Today's review will be on the new mixtape from Freeway and Girl Talk, Broken Ankles. Philadelphia MC Freeway is someone I've always thought was just OK. I love his energetic delivery, but his lyrics really aren't anything special. The thing that drove me to listen to this was Girl Talk. Girl Talk is a great producer who really makes some unique beats. The guy can chop up samples, mash them together with other samples, and make completely new sounds. How will this collaboration go on their new mixtape?
To put it very, very simply, this mixtape is absolutely awesome. I have barely any complaints about it. Even though it is only 5 songs long, this thing is a high-energy, head-bopping ride that is just fantastic. Starting with the first track, Tolerated, this might be one of the best hooks I've heard in 2014. It is really catchy and you just feel the sheer energy while listening to it. Freeway sounded more focused and lyrical than I've ever heard him as well. The best moment on this track, though, is Waka Flocka Flame's verse. While its not lyrical, you won't even pay attention to the lyrics because of how great Waka's delivery, voice, and flow is. Girl Talk's beat here is luxurious, big, and overall it just sounds monstrous. The song undergoes a sick beat change near the end as well. The second song, Tell Me Yeah, is not as energetic, but still very good. The instrumental on this just sounds so polished and amazing, with its choppy drums and female vocal samples. I also love the way the beat evolved as the song went on. Freeway sounds great once again, and I liked Young Chris's flow on his verse. This was a pretty enjoyable song, overall. The next song, I Can Hear Sweat, might be my favorite on the album, though. The beat here was an absolute banger. It sounded incredible. The hook was awesome, and a real head-bopper. This track was another that won me over with its sheer energy. Jadakiss shows up for a guest verse, and he sounds as good as ever. I loved some of the lines he had on this verse. This song was great and it was just crafted beautifully.
The fourth song, Suicide, came through with a beat that sounded more dark and solemn than on the previous songs. I really enjoyed the beat, and I feel like it matched perfectly with Freeway's chilling lyricism. The hook on this song also hit hard and was really catchy. This was the first song on the album that didn't have a guest verse, but Freeway carried the track fine all by himself. The guy is such an entertaining, loud rapper. The last song on the album, Lived It, may have had my favorite beat on the whole album. The female vocals sounded amazing, and the beat had such a great vibe to it. Freeways performance here was once again awesome. He came in with some more personal lyrics and he sounded really good. This song was was a perfect closer to this tape. Overall, Broken Ankles was outstanding. Girl Talk's beats were dense, layered, and I loved the fact that the songs would randomly undergo beat changes midway through. Freeway was terrific all the way through, as he sounded hungry, gritty, and he just grabbed my attention every time he started spitting. The guest verses were awesome as well, and I felt they were well-selected. This album came out of nowhere, but I'm glad I checked it out. It's for sure one of the best albums I have heard all year.
BROKEN ANKLES WRAP UP
+Freeway and Girl Talk have undeniable chemistry, this collaboration was perfect
+The beats were insane; so polished and clean sounding, with great sampling and instrumentation
+Freeway added to the awesome energy of the songs
+Really catchy hook on every song
+Terrific features, Waka Flocka Flame was the main highlight
Best: Tolerated, I Can Hear Sweat, Lived It
Worst: None
Freeway & Girl Talk- Broken Ankles
9.3/10
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