Free at Last (Freeway album)

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Free at Last
J.R. Rotem
  • Jake One
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  • Ron Fair
    • Freeway chronology
    Philadelphia Freeway
    (2003)     		Free at Last
    (2007)     		Philadelphia Freeway 2
    (2009)
    Singles from Free at last
    1. "Roc-A-Fella Billionaires"
      Released: July 10, 2007
    2. "Lights Get Low"
      Released: November 20, 2007

    Free at Last is the second studio album by rapper

    Marsha Ambrosious, Rick Ross, Busta Rhymes, and Jadakiss
    .

    Background

    In a recent interview, Freeway stated 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.

    Production

    Free at Last features production from

    Rick Ross. According to Freeway, the album was executive-produced by 50 Cent—who also purchased publishing on the album—leading journalists to conclude he was signed to G-Unit Records, which was not true.[3]

    Commercial performance

    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]

    Critical reception

    Professional ratings
    Review scores
    SourceRating
    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).

    Track listing

    No.TitleProducer(s)Length
    1."This Can't Be Real" (feat.
    Rick Ross)
    		Cool & Dre3:47
    14."I Cry"DJ Noodles3:11
    Total length:51:01

    Singles

    "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]

    Sample credits

    This Can't Be Real

    It's Over

    • "The Masquerade Is Over" by David Porter
    • vocals by Sean Michael from "Encore"

    Still Got Love

    Roc-A-Fella Billionaires

    When They Remember

    Reppin' The Streets

    • "Ill Be the Other Woman" by
      Soul Children

    Free At Last

    Baby Don't Do It

    I Cry

    Charts

    References

    1. Allmusic
      .
    2. ^ Thought, Lyrical (17 November 2007). "[News] Freeway Talks About His New Album 'Free At Last'". Def Sounds. Archived from the original on 4 December 2007. Retrieved 19 November 2007.
    3. ^ "What Happened Between Freeway and G-Unit?". DJ Vlad.
    4. ^ Hip Hop Album Sales: Week Ending 11/25/07 | Hip Hop News > HipHopDX.com
    5. ^ Katie Hasty, "'Oprah' Visit Helps Groban Soar To No. 1", Billboard.com, November 28, 2007.
    6. ^ Hip Hop Album Sales: Week Ending 3/30/08 | Hip Hop News > HipHopDX.com
    7. ^ About.com review
    8. ^ AllHipHop.com review
    9. ^ Allmusic review
    10. ^ Entertainment Weekly review
    11. ^ Pitchfork Media review
    12. ^ Rolling Stone review
    13. ^ Pop Matters review
    14. ^ USA Today review Archived 2008-10-04 at the Wayback Machine
    15. ^ Free at Last (Liner notes). Freeway. Def Jam Recordings. 2007. B0004853-02.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
    16. ^ "Freeway Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard.
    17. ^ "Freeway Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard.
    18. ^ "2008 Year-End Charts – Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Retrieved April 19, 2016.
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