Five years after Alfredo helped keep most of us sane in the midst of a global pandemic, Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist have reunited for its long-awaited sequel.
The result is more of what made Alfredo a Grammy-nominated classic: velvety smooth vibes and plenty of luxurious bars about plucking feathers of eagles before eating them, riding in all white DeVilles, snacking on “Gas Station Sushi,” “smoking the opps like Patrick Mahones’ father, squeezing Akademiks “titties,” kicking it at Mar-a-Lago and so, so, so much more.
The Alchemist sounds better than ever, as his swirling, dusty grooves convey images of suited-up mobsters puffing on hearty cigars, and Gibbs sounds just as classy sliding along them. This is Gibbs second project in less than a year, but the rapper sounds more at home with Al then any other producer he’s worked with. While that homecoming is a nice thought, the world of Alfredo 2 feels seedier than its predecessor, demonstrated in part by the duo’s short film they released earlier in July. Trading Italian fettuccini for rice noodles, Al and Freddie navigate the criminal underworld of Japan, as they deal with the Yakuza and more in this noir-inspired album.
With features from Anderson .Paak, Larry June and J.I.D., Alfredo 2 is looking to be another memorable moment for Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist. So five years later, how does it all sound? let’s dive into the album. Billboard has ranked all 14 tracks on Alfredo 2, check out the rankings below.
