Top tracks — play these first
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Finally Free — This track stands out with its introspective lyrics reflecting Freeway's journey toward liberation from past struggles, making it a poignant anthem of resilience.
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Crack Rap — In 'Crack Rap,' Freeway delivers raw storytelling about the harsh realities of drug culture, showcasing his lyrical prowess and commitment to authenticity.
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It's a Good Day — 'It's a Good Day' serves as an uplifting contrast to the album's heavier themes, emphasizing joy amidst adversity through infectious energy and catchy hooks.
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Murder Muzic — 'Murder Muzic' exemplifies hard-hitting production paired with aggressive flows, capturing the intensity of Freeway's delivery and his roots in hardcore hip-hop.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong lyrical content and production but lacks some depth for repeated listens.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of hard-hitting beats and samples that complement Freeway's aggressive delivery.
- Each track typically follows a verse-chorus structure, with Freeway's verses often filled with intricate rhyme schemes and vivid storytelling.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- gritty storytelling with sharp lyrics
- short bursts of impactful tracks
- party energy with crowd engagement
- urban themes reflecting real life
Maybe skip if you
- prefer melodic and soothing sounds
- avoid intense lyrical content
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time Freeway released Philadelphia Freeway 2, he was ten years into his career, having gained recognition for his debut album in 2003. This release came after a period of artistic exploration and personal challenges, including struggles with label affiliations and a desire to assert his independence in the hip-hop scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Beanie Sigel· Jadakiss· Scarface
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Pay Attention 1:14
- 2 Finally Free 3:32
- 3 Gotz 2 Be tha Bomb 4:08
- 4 Hands Up 4:03
- 5 Think About It 0:14
- 6 Crack Rap 5:14
- 7 Murder Muzic 3:43
- 8 Around the World 3:54
- 9 Street's Won't Miss'em 3:13
- 10 The Nation 0:22
- 11 It's a Good Day 4:23
- 12 Keep Yo Hands Up 4:04
- 13 Philly Freezer 1:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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