![]() ![]() In an uncharacteristic move, Gibbs focuses almost as much energy on being a comedian than on being an OG, throwing out lines like “I slipped on a banana peel and fell in that pussy,” “still lyrically sharper than any short bus shawty,” and a hilariously-sung kiss-off “I only think of you on two occasions, that’s when I’m drunk and when I’m blazin’ up”. Like many great hip-hop records ( Bizarre Ride II, Doggystyle, Enter the Wu-Tang), Piñata is the sound of artists having fun in the studio, not being afraid to throw in TLC-spoofing interludes, hooks about fried chicken, and ganja talk galore. Despite that, “oh shit” moments abound, and it might even sell better than ESGN, Gibbs’ last album. ![]() Infused with dialog snippets from blaxploitation films, funky samples to match, and a random-as-fuck guest list (Domo Genesis and Scarface on back-to-back songs?), this album feels as off-the-cuff as it does brilliant, never sounding like it’s trying that hard to achieve “oh shit” moments or sell tons of copies. ![]() Piñata is Madlib’s best collaborative album since cult classic Madvillainy, and it might be Gibbs’ best work yet. Four songs from those EPs show up on Piñata, and the rest of its seventeen songs fall in line with their smoked-out, sample-heavy sound, creating an insanely consistent album. But after releasing several highly enjoyable EPs beginning in 2011, it quickly became apparent that the duo were capable of vibing off one another. On paper, stone cold gangster Freddie Gibbs and alt-hop producer Madlib have little in common. ![]()
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