The Miseducation of Freddie Gibbs
| The Miseducation of Freddie Gibbs | ||||
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| Mixtape by | ||||
| Released | May 21, 2009 | |||
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| Length | 74:52 | |||
| Label | G.I.B.B.S Inc. | |||
| Producer | Just Blaze, Polow da Don, Tupac Shakur, Stretch, Megahertz, J.R. Rotem, Josh The Goon, Mike Heron, Tycoon, Finger Roll, Devin the Dude, A-Plus, Dr. Dre, Mike Elizondo, Needlz Thayod Ausar | |||
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The Miseducation of Freddie Gibbs is a mixtape by American rapper Freddie Gibbs. It was released as a free digital download on May 21, 2009.[1] Most of the songs on the mixtape, along with Gibbs' follow-up mixtape Midwestgangstaboxframecadillacmuzik, were recorded when he was signed to Interscope Records.[2] The title is a play on Lauryn Hill’s debut The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. The mixtape features Ray Cash, Devin The Dude and Black Flint, as guest appearances.[3] While at Interscope, Gibbs had opportunities to work with high-profile producers like Just Blaze, Polow da Don, and The Alchemist,[2] who, with Gibbs, would later end up releasing the collaboration albums Alfredo and Alfredo 2.
Critical reception
The Miseducation of Freddie Gibbs was received favorably by critics. In Pitchfork, Tom Breihan gave it 7.8 out of 10 and described it having "identifiable sound".[4]
Track listing
Credits adapted from Deezer[5]
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "G.I. Pride" | Just Blaze | 4:59 |
| 2. | "What It Be Like" | Polow da Don | 3:52 |
| 3. | "From Tha G (Freestyle #1)" | Tupac Shakur, Stretch | 4:38 |
| 4. | "Keep It Pimpin" (featuring Ray Cash) | Megahertz | 3:27 |
| 5. | "Neverending Cycle" | J.R. Rotem | 4:30 |
| 6. | "Queen (Luv U 2 Death)" | Josh The Goon | 3:08 |
| 7. | "Flamboyant (Freestyle #2)" | Mike Heron | 3:02 |
| 8. | "Close Your Eyes" | Tycoon | 4:21 |
| 9. | "In My Hood" | J.R. Rotem | 4:37 |
| 10. | "Summa Dis" | FingerRoll | 3:49 |
| 11. | "Stray" (featuring Devin The Dude) | Devin the Dude | 4:40 |
| 12. | "How We Do ('93 Til Infinity) (Freestyle #3)" | A-Plus | 4:00 |
| 13. | "Goodies" (featuring Black Flint) | Josh the Goon | 3:07 |
| 14. | "4 Da Streets (Freestyle #4)" | Dr. Dre, Mike Elizondo | 3:22 |
| 15. | "It's About To Be A Murder" | Needlz | 3:52 |
| 16. | "World So Cold (Freestyle #5)" | Thayod Ausar | 3:55 |
| Total length: | 74:52 | ||
Notes
- "Flamboyant (Freestyle #2)" uses the beat from the song of the same name by Big L.
- "How We Do ('93 Til Infinity) (Freestyle #3)" uses the beat from the song of the same name by Souls of Mischief.
References
- ^ "The Miseducation Of Freddie Gibbs, by Freddie Gibbs". Gangsta G. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ a b Breihan, Tom (2009-10-01). "Rising: Freddie Gibbs". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ "The Miseducation of Freddie Gibbs by Freddie Gibbs". Genius. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ Breihan, Tom. "Freddie Gibbs: The Miseducation of Freddie Gibbs / Midwestgangstaboxframecadillacmuzik". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ The Miseducation of Freddie Gibbs, 2009-01-01, retrieved 2025-08-29