Freddie Gibbs & Madlib Tap Assassin For "Bandana"

BYAron A.Updated on September 26, 20229.7K Views

Freddie Gibbs and Madlib release the title track off their forthcoming LP, "Bandana."

Freddie Gibbs and Madlib are gearing up for the release of their follow-up to 2014's, Pinata. They kicked off the campaign for the project last month with the release of "Flat Tummy Tea" which serves as the lead single off of Bandana. Now, they follow it up with the album's title track.

Freddie Gibbs and Madlib are back with their second offering off of their forthcoming project, Bandana. The title track off the project features Assassin, also known as Agent Sasco, who's previously worked with Kanye West, Royce Da 5'9" and others. Freddie Gibbs and Madlib flex their undeniable chemistry on this track. Madlib serves up a dizzying instrumental with a thumping bass-line while Freddie Gibbs vivid dope boy tales. Assassin holds down the hook with Freddie Gibbs before closing out the track on the final verse.

Gibbs and Madlib are two for two right now. Keep your eyes peeled for a release date for Bandana.

Quotable Lyrics
Batty boy, what the bloodclaat?
I be on the Vice Lord 4 four crip and blood block
Catch him while he comin' from work and go take the judge out
Richest n***a in the prison, million dollar mug shot

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