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Released | November 20, 2007 | |||
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Free at Last is the second studio album by rapper Freeway. It was released on November 20, 2007 by Roc-A-Fella Records and Def Jam Recordings in the United States. The album enlists guest performances from Jay-Z, 50 Cent, Marsha Ambrosious, Rick Ross, Busta Rhymes, and Jadakiss.
In a November 2007 interview, Freeway explained why he took such a lengthy hiatus. [2] He had this to say:
I just been grinding you know the whole Roc break up really took a toll on me and kind of even held my career up a little bit, but I been working and I'm ready to get back out. It was a couple of things. The whole family structure wasn't in place like it was. There was a time when I could just go to Bassline [studios] and knock it out but it wasn't like that this time.
Free at Last features production from Bink!, J. R. Rotem, Needlz, and Cool & Dre, amongst others. Guest appearances include Marsha Ambrosius, Jay-Z, 50 Cent, Scarface, Busta Rhymes, Jadakiss, and Rick Ross. According to Freeway, the album was executive-produced by 50 Cent—who also purchased publishing on the album—leading several publications to falsely conclude he was signed to G-Unit Records. [3]
Free at Last debuted at number 42 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, selling about 36,000 units during its first week. [4] [5] As of April 2, 2008, the album has sold 100,206 copies in the United States. [6]
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Source | Rating |
About.com | [7] |
AllHipHop.com | [8] |
Allmusic | [9] |
Entertainment Weekly | B− [10] |
Pitchfork Media | (7.7/10) [11] |
Rolling Stone | [12] |
PopMatters | [13] |
USA Today | [14] |
Free at Last was called "The Album of the Month" by the German hip hop magazine Juice, aiming 5 of 6 "Crowns". In the 01-02 / 2008 Issue (# 104).
No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "This Can't Be Real" (feat. Marsha Ambrosius) | 3:44 | |
2. | "It's Over" | Jake One | 3:40 |
3. | "Still Got Love" | Bink! | 3:45 |
4. | "Roc-A-Fella Billionaires" (feat. Jay-Z) | Dame Grease | 3:41 |
5. | "When They Remember" | Bink! | 3:43 |
6. | "Take It To The Top" (feat. 50 Cent) | J. R. Rotem | 3:42 |
7. | "Spit That Shit" | Dangerous LLC | 3:43 |
8. | "Reppin' The Streets" | Chad "Wes" Hamilton | 3:59 |
9. | "Free at Last" | Double-O | 3:38 |
10. | "Baby Don't Do It" (feat. Scarface) | Chad "Wes" Hamilton | 3:27 |
11. | "Nuttin' On Me" | Needlz | 2:55 |
12. | "Walk Wit Me" (feat. Busta Rhymes and Jadakiss) | Don Cannon | 4:06 |
13. | "Lights Get Low" (feat. Rick Ross) | Cool & Dre | 3:47 |
14. | "I Cry" | DJ Noodles | 3:11 |
Total length: | 51:01 |
"Roc-A-Fella Billionaires" is the lead single. The song, produced by Dame Grease, features a guest appearance from Roc-A-Fella label-boss and fellow American rapper Jay-Z. Grease's production contains a sample of a version of " Big Spender", originally written for the 1966 musical Sweet Charity, by Cy Coleman and Dorothy Fields, as performed by Chita Rivera and Paula Kelly. [15]
This Can't Be Real
It's Over
Still Got Love
Roc-A-Fella Billionaires
When They Remember
Reppin' The Streets
Free At Last
Baby Don't Do It
I Cry
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