— Just a month after the release of $oul $old $eparately, Freddie Gibbs returns with the bonus edition of the acclaimed album.
Now that we’ve heard its original iteration, Gary, Indiana rapper Freddie Gibbs shares the definitive vision of $oul $old $eparately with the inclusion of five previously released fan favorites, heightening the record’s impact all around.
Rounding out the full picture of this landmark release, he expanded the tracklisting with the inclusion of staples such as “Ice Cream” feat. Rick Ross, “Big Boss Rabbit,” “Gang Signs” feat. ScHoolboy Q, “Black Illuminati” feat. Jadakiss, and the smash “4 Thangs” feat. Big Sean & Hit-Boy. Prior to the release, these tracks had impressively tallied over 100 million total streams and views, igniting this current season.
Gibbs also shared music videos for “Too Much” and “Dark Hearted.” The animated visual received praise from HYPEBEAST, UPROXX, and more, while Rap Radar hailed it as an “action-packed thriller.”
$oul $old $eparately has arrived as one of the most universally applauded Hip-Hop albums of 2022. Rolling Stone proclaimed, “$oul $old $eparately is the culmination of a long journey that brings to mind a boxing legend,” going as far as to assert, “Every step Freddie Gibbs takes is historic.” PAPER attested, “Across the album’s 15 tracks, Gibbs explores every inch of his futuristic space casino as he stomps over a wide collection of beats ranging from Madlib to James Blake, DJ Paul to Kaytranada,” and Variety declared, “$oul $old $eparately is the pinnacle of Gibbs’ rap career.” NPR hailed, “It’s a rewarding listen from an artist still in his prime,” and The FADER named it one of “The 15 Projects You Should Stream Right Now.”
$oul $old $eparately marks 15+ years of an illustrious career and a reputation for ruthless honesty and deeply personal writing that have built Gibbs an extensive rolodex. His collaborators include the two producers with whom he’s become most closely associated: Madlib, who helmed 2014’s Pinata and 2019’s Bandana, and Alchemist, who teamed with Gibbs for 2020’s Alfredo, which earned the pair a GRAMMY® nomination for Best Rap Album. Kaytranada, Jake One, Boi-1da, Justice League, and DJ Dahi also make contributions behind the boards, while Scarface, Anderson .Paak and Three 6 Mafia’s DJ Paul produce and contribute vocals. Beyond the musicians are celebrities like Kevin Durant, Joe Rogan, and Jeff Ross, who pay tribute to Gibbs’ grind or rib him for his vices.
Gibbs joined Warner Records shortly after releasing his collaborative album with Alchemist. In addition to his continued musical dominance, Gibbs shows huge promise as an actor, starring in Diego Ongaro’s award-winning film Down with the King, and appearing on TV shows like 50 Cent’s Power Book IV: Force and Peacock’s Bust Down. His on-screen work has already received critical praise, suggesting he will be a potent dual threat for years to come.
Listen to $oul $old $eparately [Bonus Edition] right here and stay tuned for more from Freddie Gibbs soon.