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March 26, 2003

Freeway of Love

Torn between Islam and loads of cash, the Philly rapper chose both

Free At Last

This Philly rapper and Sunni Muslim debuted in 2003 with Philadelphia Freeway, which showed off his raspy flow and gift for sharp-eyed rhymes about violence and poverty. Then, for reasons that aren't clear, Freeway all but disappeared for four years, although he apparently maintained some industry...

2007 RS: 3.5of 5 Stars

Philadelphia Freeway

2003

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Philadelphia's Freeway has one of hip-hop's truly distinctive voices, a nasal, raspy wheeze that sounds like a perpetual gasp for air. Originally featured on "Roc the Mic" as part of Beanie Sigel's crew State Property, it quickly became clear that Freeway could stand on his own. He spins grimy yarns about the hustling life on his debut, which are all the more impressive compared to Roc-A-Fella's t...

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