Английская Википедия:Free at Last (Freeway album)

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Free at Last is the second studio album by rapper Freeway. It was released on November 20, 2007 by Roc-A-Fella Records and Def Jam Recordings in the United States. The album enlists guest performances from Jay-Z, 50 Cent, Marsha Ambrosious, Rick Ross, Busta Rhymes, and Jadakiss.

Background

In a recent interview, Freeway stated why he took such a lengthy hiatus. He had this to say: Шаблон:Quote

Production

Free at Last features production from Bink!, J. R. Rotem, Needlz, and Cool & Dre, amongst others. Guest appearances include Marsha Ambrosius, Jay-Z, 50 Cent, Scarface, Busta Rhymes, Jadakiss, and Rick Ross. According to Freeway, the album was executive-produced by 50 Cent—who also purchased publishing on the album—leading journalists to conclude he was signed to G-Unit Records, which was not true.

Commercial performance

Free at Last debuted at number 42 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, selling about 36,000 units during its first week. As of April 2, 2008, the album has sold 100,206 copies in the United States.

Critical reception

Шаблон:Album ratings Free at Last was called "The Album of the Month" by the German hip hop magazine Juice, aiming 5 of 6 "Crowns". In the 01-02 / 2008 Issue (# 104).

Track listing

Singles

"Roc-A-Fella Billionaires" is the lead single. The song, produced by Dame Grease, features a guest appearance from Roc-A-Fella label-boss and fellow American rapper Jay-Z. Grease's production contains a sample of a version of "Big Spender", originally written for the 1966 musical Sweet Charity, by Cy Coleman and Dorothy Fields, as performed by Chita Rivera and Paula Kelly.

Sample credits

This Can't Be Real

• "Did You Hear What They Said?" by Gil Scott-Heron

It's Over

• "The Masquerade Is Over" by David Porter
• vocals by Sean Michael from "Encore"

Still Got Love

• "Keep On Keeping On" by Curtis Mayfield

Roc-A-Fella Billionaires

• "Hey Big Spender" by Shirley Bassey

When They Remember

• "The Way We Were" by Gladys Knight & the Pips

Reppin' The Streets

• "Ill Be the Other Woman" by Soul Children

Free At Last

• "I Want To Write You a Love Song" by David Oliver

Baby Don't Do It

• "Overture of Foxy Brown" by Willie Hutch

I Cry

• "I Cry" by Millie Jackson

Charts

Weekly charts

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Chart (2007)	Peak position

Year-end charts

Chart (2008)	Position
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums	70