You know what’s one of the worst things about the whole ordeal? Having to endure the atrocious Christmas themed pop songs on the radio, in the stores, and in outer-space probably. Let’s face it: Christmas isn’t a holiday we enjoy, it’s a holiday we have to deal with. What that really means is you’re forced to contend with family members you’ve likely avoided all year and wondering if the turkey you are buying is a left over from Thanksgiving. Watching the snow fall from the heavens making your neighborhood look like a postcard. That means spending time with loved ones, a delicious dinner, gifts, sipping eggnog by the fire. It’s a telling moment on what is Gibbs’ most mature album yet, one that shows off his penchant for densely written verses, his impressive rapping technique, his knack for melodic hooks à la Bone Thugs and Z-Ro, and his astute ear for both sample-based and synthesized beats.The Holiday Season is upon us. Specifically, he samples Uncle Snoop’s correct observation that Gibbs, following the likes of Will Scrilla and the Grind Family, CCA, and MCG’z, has given Gary, Indiana hip-hop more of an identity than any artist before him. “At one point on his third album, Shadow of a Doubt, Freddie Gibbs samples a clip of his June appearance on Snoop Dogg’s beloved GGN series. ![]() In his review of the album, Michael Madden writes:
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