Released: 2020

Genres: Gangsta Rap, Jazz Rap, Boom Bap, Drumless

The Musiquarium’s Alfredo Review Score: 9 out of 10

After having previously collaborated in the past with rapper Currensy on the 2018 album Fetti, Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist were back at it only two years later with an album every bit as fantastic as that album or as Freddie Gibbs’ previous Madlib collabs.

1985 opens the album up with a soulful electric guitar sample. Rick Ross makes an appearance on the classy, Star Trek-referencing, Scottie Beam. Tyler the Creator has a killer feature on Something to Rap About. Freddie Gibbs’ bars are fantastic as always, as is The Alchemist’s retro production, which gives the album a vintage, Tarantino kind of vibe.

Alfredo is one of the best hip-hop collaborations in recent years, with an iconic cover to match.

For credit breakdowns and historic release details, view Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist on Discogs.

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Written by Brett Nippard