Freddie Gibbs
| Freddie Gibbs | |
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 Freddie Gibbs in 2011 |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Fredrick Tipton |
| Born | June 14, 1982 |
| Origin | Gary, Indiana, United States of America |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupations | Rapper, emcee, lyricist, musician |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Labels | CTE World, Decon, Str8 Slammin' |
| Associated acts | Young Jeezy, David Dallas, Statik Selektah, Str8 Slammin' Click, The Alchemist, Jay Rock, Smoke DZA, Pill, Bun B, The Cool Kids, Curren$y, Big K.R.I.T., Madlib |
| Website | Freddie Gibbs |
Fredrick Tipton (born June 14, 1982), better known by his stage names Freddie Gibbs and Gangsta Gibbs, is an American hip hop performer who has been active since 2001. Gibbs is also a member of the hip hop group, P.O.C.
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[edit] Career
[edit] The Miseducation of Freddie Gibbs
In 2009, Freddie Gibbs brought out The Miseducation of Freddie Gibbs, which is a compilation of his work to that date, mixing mixtape tracks with unreleased studio material—and midwestgangstaboxframecadillacmuzik—a collection of new music.[1] Both were released for free to the internet.[2]
[edit] Brief tenure with Interscope Records
Freddie Gibbs was briefly signed by Interscope Records before shortly being let go from his deal without a record being released.[3]
[edit] Pulled Over by the Cops (P.O.C.)
On February 18, 2011, Freddie Gibbs announced on his website that he has joined up with Cleveland's Chip tha Ripper and Chuck Inglish and Mikey Rocks of The Cool Kids to form the hip hop group, Pulled Over by the Cops (P.O.C.).[4] Gibbs was just signed to CTE, an Atlanta based label founded by rapper Young Jeezy. As an introductory and celebratory stepping stone into CTE, Gibbs brought out Jeezy during concert at the Bottom Lounge in Chicago, which also featured Smoke DZA and Big K.R.I.T. He has a song, "Look Easy," produced by Speakerbomb, that was featured on 2K Sports "2K12."
[edit] Influences
Freddie Gibbs lists as his influences artists such as Tupac Shakur, Nas, The Geto Boys, UGK, Three 6 Mafia, OutKast, Jay-Z, Raekwon, Eminem, Twista, Noreaga, Ol' Dirty Bastard and Juvenile.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- Baby-Faced Killa (TBA)
- Devil's Palace (with The Alchemist) (TBA)
- TBA (with Madlib as MadGibbs) (2012)
- It's The World (with CTE World) (TBA)
- TBA (with Ski Beatz) (2012)
[edit] EPs
- Str8 Killa (2010)[5]
- Lord Giveth, Lord Taketh Away (with Statik Selektah) (2011)
- Thuggin' (with Madlib as MadGibbs) (2011)
[edit] Mixtapes
- Full Metal Jackit: The Mixtape [Vol. 1] (2004)
- Full Metal Jackit: The Mixtape [Vol. 2] (2004)
- Live from Gary, Indiana (2007)
- Live from Gary, Indiana [Part 2] (2008),,...
- The Miseducation of Freddie Gibbs (2009)
- midwestgangstaboxframecadillacmuzik (2009)
- The Labels Tryin To Kill Me! (2009)
- Str8 Killa No Filla (2010)
- Cold Day In Hell (2011)
[edit] Guest appearances
[edit] 2012
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[edit] References
- ^ Tom Breihan. "Freddie Gibbs:The Miseducation of Freddie Gibbs / Midwestgangstaboxframecadillacmuzik". pitchfork.com. http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/13466-the-miseducation-of-freddie-gibbs-midwestgangstaboxframecadillacmuzik/. Retrieved 2012-02-06.
- ^ DX Staffaccess. "Mixtape Wrapup (August/September)". pitchfork.com. http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/features/id.1416/title./p.2. Retrieved 2012-02-06.
- ^ Dan Hinkel. "Freddie Gibbs may put Gary hip hop onto the national rap scene". nwitimes.com. http://nwitimes.com/entertainment/article_783cbd91-2482-5804-9466-9c9bd9c3a6b1.html. Retrieved 2012-02-06.
- ^ Freddie Gibbs. "Freddie Gibbs - BLOG - P.O.C. Pulled Over by the Cops "Authority"". freddiegibbs.com. http://www.freddiegibbs.com/blog/2011/2/18/poc-pulled-over-by-the-cops-authority.html. Retrieved 2012-02-06.
- ^ itunes.apple.com. "iTunes - Music - Str8 Killa by Freddie Gibbs". itunes.apple.com. http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/str8-killa/id382892011. Retrieved 2012-02-06.
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