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Title: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Matty on February 09, 2010, 04:02:40 PM
just about to give this a bump. expecting good things from Jake One on the production tip :bandit:

has anyone seen what they've done for the retail packaging? looks hella dope, might have to pick this up...


(http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/1026/stim.jpg)

1. Stimulus Intro (feat. Beanie Sigel)
2. Throw Your Hands Up
3. One Foot In
4. She Makes Me Feel Alright
5. Never Gonna Change
6. One Thing (feat. Raekwon)
7. Know What I Mean
8. The Product
9. Microphone Killa (feat. Young Chris)
10. Follow My Moves (feat. Birdman)
11. Sho' Nuff (feat. Bun B)
12. Freekin' The Beat (feat. Latoiya Williams)
13. Money (feat. Omilio Sparks & Mr. Porter)
14. Free People
15. Stimulus Outro

pre-album mixtape: Don Cannon & Freeway - The Beat Made Me Do It http://www.mediafire.com/?mdoc3miduyy
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Matty on February 09, 2010, 04:07:19 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch/v/M9Q3gAR7Jj8
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: NotoriousTDA on February 09, 2010, 04:09:20 PM
im gunna DL this just for the production. Freeway can get real annoying sometimes
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Invincible on February 09, 2010, 04:14:44 PM
I will be checking this out tomorrow. Judging by them snippets, this sounds like its going to be a great album.
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: TRG on February 09, 2010, 05:02:35 PM
jake one killed it
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Matty on February 09, 2010, 05:16:54 PM
yeah, only half way through but jake one is taking his beats to another level now 8)

he recently started to work in-house @ the math with dre and the team right? makes sense...
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Action! on February 09, 2010, 05:27:48 PM
Something about this release isn't ringing right. 
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Deeez Nuuuts on February 09, 2010, 07:20:02 PM
Off the first listen this sounds like a solid album
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Black Friday on February 09, 2010, 07:41:16 PM
very solid album, damn Jake One is killin it with them beats  8)
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: K.Dub on February 09, 2010, 11:44:42 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch/v/M9Q3gAR7Jj8

yeah boy, that's tight!
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Lunatic on February 09, 2010, 11:46:42 PM
definitely downloading this
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Leggy Hendrix on February 10, 2010, 01:51:45 AM
packaging is dope!! album sounds good, may even purchase this  :o lol
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Young Dan Iza on February 10, 2010, 07:19:59 AM
that intro is flames
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: So Much Style on February 10, 2010, 09:28:05 AM
WOW!!!!

Free moved up a bunch of notches on my list! Also, Props to Jake one!! I knew he could rock though, "Straight to the bank" by fiddy......its clear he has taken a page from the DRUMS of dr dre all over this thing and its great! soulful beats with hard drums.

I quickly rated this upon a careful first listen and got a rating of ~ 4/5


5 star/Highlights::::

one foot in
she makes me feel alright
one thing (ft. raekwon)
The Product
Freekin the beat (ft. latoya williams) MY FAV!!!!!

pretty much the whole thing is tight and i didnt rate any songs under 3/5 so that means bump it all the way through!

Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Meho on February 10, 2010, 10:40:48 AM
Ty Fyffe produced Straight To The Bank.

Jake One really stepped his game up. Beats are sounding super clean now.
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Lil White Azz on February 10, 2010, 10:50:02 AM
Dope dope dope!!

Gonna cop this one...And I think Freeway's dope, not annoying at all  8)
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: lucasfrenay on February 10, 2010, 10:58:13 AM
great album!  8)
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: sav on February 10, 2010, 10:44:52 PM
God damn this is ridiculous, what a great album.
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Portugoal on February 10, 2010, 11:21:52 PM
Neven been a Fraaway fan, but he sounded real cool on Jake One's album. What I've heard from this project so far was promising, so I'll be checking for this! :)
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Dogg Ly Dogg on February 11, 2010, 05:53:23 AM
I finally took time and listened to this record and Jake One kills it, this album is musically deep and well-produced.
I never been a fan of Freeway too but I liked his singles "What We Do" and "Flipside" from Roc-A-Fella/State Property era
well now I think he's average but he's aight on that record, some good phases here and there but nothing particular tho
Overall it's still pretty good and damn that cut with LaToiya Williams is amazing  :o
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: salkku on February 11, 2010, 06:44:35 AM
great album!  8)
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Lil Jay on February 12, 2010, 01:27:13 AM
when i heard the snippets i knew this album had the potential to be in my top 5 at the end of the year.
jake took it to another level with the production, it stays consistent on the entire album. no fillers, maybe the birdman song which doesnt fit the album at all.
and freeway really stepped it up a few notches.
this is a great album, i love when these projects come out of nowhere and blow those highly anticipated records out the water.
i was gonna pick it up the day it drops, but when i saw the packaging video a few posts above, i had to order this immediately.
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Matty on February 13, 2010, 03:53:56 AM
when i heard the snippets i knew this album had the potential to be in my top 5 at the end of the year.
jake took it to another level with the production, it stays consistent on the entire album. no fillers, maybe the birdman song which doesnt fit the album at all.
and freeway really stepped it up a few notches.
this is a great album, i love when these projects come out of nowhere and blow those highly anticipated records out the water.
i was gonna pick it up the day it drops, but when i saw the packaging video a few posts above, i had to order this immediately.

word. you get 1 producer and 1 rapper to bang an album out and the result is generally some of the best music out there.

also, to get something out in retail form fairly fast when so many rappers can't even drop a mixtape on time is straight. and to create some innovative packaging is really a great incentive to pick up a physical copy. mine was despatched yesterday 8)

hopefully it is supported and moves a few units. other rappers should take note of this project from both a creative and business standpoint.
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: ikke on February 13, 2010, 04:01:15 AM
Dope ass album.

I was going to buy but I got a fine yesterday...
Fuckt he police...
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Invincible on February 13, 2010, 04:01:31 AM
when i heard the snippets i knew this album had the potential to be in my top 5 at the end of the year.
jake took it to another level with the production, it stays consistent on the entire album. no fillers, maybe the birdman song which doesnt fit the album at all.
and freeway really stepped it up a few notches.
this is a great album, i love when these projects come out of nowhere and blow those highly anticipated records out the water.
i was gonna pick it up the day it drops, but when i saw the packaging video a few posts above, i had to order this immediately.

word. you get 1 producer and 1 rapper to bang an album out and the result is generally some of the best music out there.

also, to get something out in retail form fairly fast when so many rappers can't even drop a mixtape on time is straight. and to create some innovative packaging is really a great incentive to pick up a physical copy. mine was despatched yesterday 8)

hopefully it is supported and moves a few units. other rappers should take note of this project from both a creative and business standpoint.

This was actually announced in February last year that this was coming. But seeing as I didn't have a clue it was coming, I wasn't patiently waiting and it seemed like it didn't take too long to make.
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Matty on February 13, 2010, 04:16:17 AM
when i heard the snippets i knew this album had the potential to be in my top 5 at the end of the year.
jake took it to another level with the production, it stays consistent on the entire album. no fillers, maybe the birdman song which doesnt fit the album at all.
and freeway really stepped it up a few notches.
this is a great album, i love when these projects come out of nowhere and blow those highly anticipated records out the water.
i was gonna pick it up the day it drops, but when i saw the packaging video a few posts above, i had to order this immediately.

word. you get 1 producer and 1 rapper to bang an album out and the result is generally some of the best music out there.

also, to get something out in retail form fairly fast when so many rappers can't even drop a mixtape on time is straight. and to create some innovative packaging is really a great incentive to pick up a physical copy. mine was despatched yesterday 8)

hopefully it is supported and moves a few units. other rappers should take note of this project from both a creative and business standpoint.

This was actually announced in February last year that this was coming. But seeing as I didn't have a clue it was coming, I wasn't patiently waiting and it seemed like it didn't take too long to make.

didn't know that, but the fact it did seem to come out of nowhere is a real positive. they obviously didn't spend time hyping it up endlessly, just announced it and the next thing you know it is released.

i could go on a rant but to be short, the endless delays and hype surrounding a lot of projects these days ends up being completely self-defeating.

some of these smaller, more fan orientated lables like the one this is coming out on are really emerging as solid business models. they have a sound understanding of what drives the digital and physical side of sales, which these days, is actually fans, not the person of lowest common denominator. a quality product is a quality product. no need to spend silly amounts on promotion except for what is most effective and available for free anyway, the internet.
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: SCREWFACE on February 13, 2010, 04:18:37 AM
i was really disappointed with this album. im guessing everyone here who is saying how great it is didnt hear 'the beat made me do it' mixtape? that shit was dope, great beats and free killed it. this album was NOTHING like the mixtape, and i think that was the best mixtape of last year! i guess its a decent album if u werent hyped off the mixtape.

mixtapes are supposed to build hype for an album but its not very good if the mixtape is in a completely different (but great and unique) style to the album. if u didnt hear that tape go check it out now!
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Matty on February 13, 2010, 04:25:15 AM
i was really disappointed with this album. im guessing everyone here who is saying how great it is didnt hear 'the beat made me do it' mixtape? that shit was dope, great beats and free killed it. this album was NOTHING like the mixtape, and i think that was the best mixtape of last year! i guess its a decent album if u werent hyped off the mixtape.

mixtapes are supposed to build hype for an album but its not very good if the mixtape is in a completely different (but great and unique) style to the album. if u didnt hear that tape go check it out now!

damn i gotta bump that today, been sitting on my ever increasing 'to listen to' pile for a while. untagged didn't drop did it?
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: RingMan on February 13, 2010, 04:38:25 AM
I wanted to preorded ir from fifth element, but the shipping is twice as high as the CD alone! So Free won't get my money
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Matty on February 13, 2010, 04:52:51 AM
where you living? i got it from hmv at a pretty reasonable price (£10.99)

http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?sku=312620&WT.mc_id=101689
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Meho on February 13, 2010, 05:33:13 AM
My favorite right now is The Product  8)
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Invincible on February 13, 2010, 06:43:25 AM
Favourites for me are Throw Your Hands Up, One Thing, Know What I Mean and The Product.
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Matty on February 13, 2010, 08:53:38 AM
for anyone who missed it:

Don Cannon & Freeway - The Beat Made Me Do It http://www.mediafire.com/?mdoc3miduyy
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: JAZ on February 13, 2010, 11:17:14 AM
its the first time in months i downloaded and liked a hiphop album. ill probably even buy this.
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Leggy Hendrix on February 13, 2010, 12:48:13 PM
dope!! just given it my first listen through, production is solid pretty much from front to back, and Free sounds good too...is it me or has he lost some of the annoying whine he had before?   8)
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Action! on February 13, 2010, 04:34:34 PM
I preordered it because:

A) you get both FREELAPSE & THE BEAT MADE ME DO IT - that's more or less 3 albums for 15 bucks (amount I spent)  5 bucks a pop is a great deal
B) that packaging is amazing
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: JAZ on February 13, 2010, 08:05:58 PM
freeway should do an album with tom waits & aesop rock. i love raspy voices.
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: So Much Style on February 14, 2010, 08:29:13 AM
i cant get enough of "one foot in"
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: RingMan on February 14, 2010, 09:00:16 AM
where you living? i got it from hmv at a pretty reasonable price (£10.99)

http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?sku=312620&WT.mc_id=101689
Czech, I could buy it from ebay for 20 bucks with shipping but I want the bonus stuff they have on fifthelement

http://www.fifthelementonline.com/newreleases/freeway-stimulus-package-pre-order.html
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: KURUPTION-81 on February 14, 2010, 09:35:39 AM
for anyone who missed it:

Don Cannon & Freeway - The Beat Made Me Do It http://www.mediafire.com/?mdoc3miduyy


props nice one, gonna try and pick up the album when i get some spare cash.
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Lunatic on February 14, 2010, 05:41:56 PM
I tried but am just not a Freeway fan. The production is absolutely phenomenal but I can't listen to Freeway for too long :-\
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: The-Leak (aka) kingwell (bka) JULES on February 14, 2010, 07:49:45 PM
Illegally downloading a pirated version of this retail album right now...
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: The-Leak (aka) kingwell (bka) JULES on February 15, 2010, 03:04:15 PM
One Foot In is heavenly...  Really really solid album.  Best out so far in 2010.
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: jeanmiche777 on February 16, 2010, 09:57:09 AM
Folloy my moves is my favorite prod on the album. Very original, south type of beat that could be big on the mainstream with the right rappers
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Man On The Moon on February 16, 2010, 01:42:59 PM
I just bought this... Very solid album.
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: D-Nice on February 16, 2010, 09:36:13 PM
I just bought this... Very solid album.

Same here, absolutely amazing production. This one might top his debut for me 7 tracks in so far. 9.99 at Best Buy
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Man On The Moon on February 18, 2010, 10:49:34 AM
I just bought this... Very solid album.

Same here, absolutely amazing production. This one might top his debut for me 7 tracks in so far. 9.99 at Best Buy


Yeah, can't beat that price... The packaging alone is worth it.
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: westside159 on February 19, 2010, 11:23:11 PM
dope
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: D-Nice on February 19, 2010, 11:30:26 PM
I just bought this... Very solid album.

Same here, absolutely amazing production. This one might top his debut for me 7 tracks in so far. 9.99 at Best Buy


Yeah, can't beat that price... The packaging alone is worth it.

Can't stop bumping it, probably my fav Freeway album and I used to play the shit out of his debut album. The joint with Bun B is dope as fuck.
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: BakinSodaFree on February 19, 2010, 11:52:26 PM
I`ve been sleeping, this album is waaaay better than anything i heard in the last time. I`m most impressed by the beats, Jake One has stepped his game up BIG TIME.. You know what you get from Freeway, but he fits perfectly on these beats.. This is fire.
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Matty on February 20, 2010, 04:50:26 AM
gotta admit i been bumping the instrumentals a lot. man, these are some sick beats, loads of detail and garnishes!!! 8)

'one foot in' is cold, what a bumping track 8)

and 'microphone killa' - on some old school bboy vibe. awesome 8)
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: 13th Duke on February 23, 2010, 03:34:11 PM
Great album. I got my copy a few days back and have been playing it ever since. Of course, the packaging is getting all the love and hype but people shouldnt overlook the fact that the actual music is very good aswell.
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Action! on February 23, 2010, 07:22:28 PM
Freeway's not the best rapper and some of these beats aren't the best but somehow the two of them together click and sound hot.
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Invincible on March 18, 2010, 10:24:42 AM
Itunes bounus tracks:

1. African Drums (http://www.mediafire.com/?rmjki5quzme)

2. Always N Forever (http://limelinx.com/files/9fa139a9577aac999b3ac3e3933ab6f6)
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Lil Jay on March 18, 2010, 05:27:24 PM
That African Drums is hot.

Album's still on heavy rotation too, fucks me up everytime I listen to it.
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: you gon always be my latin queen bitch on March 18, 2010, 05:31:07 PM
ima give this a spin thru....from a listen here n there....got some bangers....jus freeways style that....eh
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Jaydc on March 19, 2010, 03:48:00 AM
Bought it yesterday,album of the year for me so far.The packaging is incredible
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Bananas on March 19, 2010, 09:08:56 AM
*You knoooowww whhhaat I mean*
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: IbblesAndBits on March 19, 2010, 01:21:01 PM
"she makes me feel alright" is pure fuckin fire! i love the "mary jane" sample.
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Young Old Head on March 20, 2010, 05:55:27 AM
Itunes bounus tracks:

1. African Drums (http://www.mediafire.com/?rmjki5quzme)

2. Always N Forever (http://limelinx.com/files/9fa139a9577aac999b3ac3e3933ab6f6)

something's wrong with always-n-forever. sounds like somebody faded in tha whole song ::)
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Matty on March 20, 2010, 06:02:17 AM
Itunes bounus tracks:

1. African Drums (http://www.mediafire.com/?rmjki5quzme)

2. Always N Forever (http://limelinx.com/files/9fa139a9577aac999b3ac3e3933ab6f6)

something's wrong with always-n-forever. sounds like somebody faded in tha whole song ::)


yeah it gets louder as the track goes on....surely that can't be deliberate?

and african drums is real nice 8)
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Invincible on March 20, 2010, 07:28:58 AM
Itunes bounus tracks:

1. African Drums (http://www.mediafire.com/?rmjki5quzme)

2. Always N Forever (http://limelinx.com/files/9fa139a9577aac999b3ac3e3933ab6f6)

something's wrong with always-n-forever. sounds like somebody faded in tha whole song ::)


Thats weird. I'll see if I can find another link.
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Invincible on March 20, 2010, 07:36:15 AM
All the links are the same. I'm working on trying to make the track equal loudness.
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Invincible on March 20, 2010, 07:50:09 AM
Here is my effort at editing. I've probably ruined it in some way. Let me know what you think.

http://www.limelinx.com/files/03107d518b40a6dc89b5b83d02222d7b
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: D-Nice on March 20, 2010, 08:29:59 AM
That African Drums is hot.

Album's still on heavy rotation too, fucks me up everytime I listen to it.

Yeah replay value is insane to that album. I constantly change my picks as far as what my fav cut is.
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Jaydc on March 20, 2010, 09:12:15 AM
I still cant belieev how amazing this album is.Jake one outdid himself on these beats.Freeway seems to be hate it or love it,I personally love him.This album sounds sick in my beats by dre headphones.I keep throwing this album in and almost break my neck bumping to it.
Title: Re: Freeway And Jake One - The Stimulus Package (Discussion Thread)
Post by: Young Old Head on March 20, 2010, 05:23:51 PM
Here is my effort at editing. I've probably ruined it in some way. Let me know what you think.

http://www.limelinx.com/files/03107d518b40a6dc89b5b83d02222d7b

not bad at all...should work on my ipod  8) +1


@matty: not to sure if that was deliberate... just didn't sound right to me...