Cold Day in Hell (mixtape)
| Cold Day in Hell | ||||
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| Mixtape by | ||||
| Released | October 31, 2011 | |||
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| Length | 58:22 | |||
| Label | Corporate Thugz | |||
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| Freddie Gibbs chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| About.Com | [1] |
| The A.V. Club | B+[2] |
| Consequence of Sound | [3] |
| Pitchfork Media | (8.2/10)[4] |
| XXL | (XL)[5] |
Cold Day in Hell is a mixtape by American rapper Freddie Gibbs.[6] It was released on October 31, 2011. It was recorded between 2009 and 2011 with stops and assistance by Young Jeezy's Corporate Thugz. The mixtape features guest appearances from Young Jeezy himself, alongside other artists such as Dom Kennedy, Freeway, Juicy J, Sly Polaroid, Alley Boy, 2 Chainz and Scrilla, among others.
Background
Following his inclusion in the 2010 XXL Freshman Class and the release of the Str8 Killa EP, Freddie Gibbs signed with Young Jeezy’s CTE World label in early 2011. Cold Day in Hell was his first project released under the label.[7]
It was originally supposed to release on his birthday, June 14, but was delayed.
"...if I feel like I wanna take a little more time to add more shit, I can do that. Everything that I’m doing is a calculated decision. If I feel like I need to make it better then I’m gonna make it better. The shit might be great to other people’s standards, but if I don’t think it’s ready, it ain’t comin’ out."[8]
Critical Reception
Cold Day in Hell received positive reviews from critics. David Drake of Pichfork commented that "Cold Day in Hell is arguably his most well-rounded, accomplished offering. It isn't that he's improved as a rapper, but as an artist. He has recognized his weaknesses and produced a lush, versatile record that works around them."[9] rating the project 8,2/10.
The review from XXL magazine noted that "With a gangster’s psyche, the rapid-fire delivery of an automatic weapon, and a chip on his shoulder, Freddie Gibbs is reviving the spirit of the gangster rapper with a conscience."
Track listing
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Barely M.A.D.E. It" (featuring BJ the Chicago Kid) | J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League | 3:02 |
| 2. | "Rob Me a Nigga" (featuring Alley Boy) | Big K.R.I.T. | 3:54 |
| 3. | "187 Proof" | J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League | 3:12 |
| 4. | "Anything 2 Survive" (featuring Freeway, Sly Polaroid and Adrian) |
| 3:58 |
| 5. | "Twos and Fews" (featuring Young Jeezy) | SC | 3:53 |
| 6. | "Let Ya Nuts Hang" (featuring Scrilla) | Arkatech Beatz | 3:00 |
| 7. | "Let ‘Em Burn" | The Olympicks | 3:14 |
| 8. | "B.A.N.ned" | Cardo | 2:56 |
| 9. | "My Homeboy’s Girlfriend" | Cardo | 4:56 |
| 10. | "So Amazin' (P.S.A. Part. 2)" (featuring Sebastian Mego) | Block Beattaz | 3:46 |
| 11. | "Natural High (Even Higher Learning)" | DJ Burn One | 4:50 |
| 12. | "Str8 Slammin'" (featuring Juicy J) | SMKA | 3:32 |
| 13. | "Menace II Society" (featuring Dom Kennedy and Polyester) | Cardo | 3:15 |
| 14. | "Neighborhood Hoes" (featuring 2 Chainz) | Speakerbomb | 3:24 |
| 15. | "Heaven Can Wait" | Beatnick & K-Salaam | 3:24 |
| 16. | "My Dawgz" | Cardo | 4:14 |
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17. | "Sittin' Low" (featuring Young Jeezy, Scrilla) (Bonus Track) | Mike Will | 4:31 |
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17. | "Where Have You Been?" (featuring Slick Pulla) (Bonus track) | Mike Will | 2:56 |
Notes
- 17th track "Sittin Low" is replaced with "Where Have You Been?" on the streaming release of the mixtape
References
- ^ "Freddie Gibbs Cold Day in Hell Review". Archived from the original on September 29, 2013. Retrieved September 22, 2013.
- ^ Rytlewski, Evan (December 6, 2011). "Freddie Gibbs: Cold Day In Hell". The A.V. Club. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
- ^ Madden, Michael (November 11, 2011). "Album Review: Freddie Gibbs - Cold Day in Hell". Consequence. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
- ^ Drake, David (November 15, 2011). "Freddie Gibbs: Cold Day in Hell". Pitchfork. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
- ^ Staff (November 3, 2011). "Freddie Gibbs, Cold Day in Hell - XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
- ^ Horowitz, Steven (October 28, 2011). "Freddie Gibbs Reveals Tracklist For "Cold Day In Hell," Due October 31st". HipHopDX. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
- ^ Breihan, Tom (April 11, 2011). "Freddie Gibbs Signs to Young Jeezy's Label". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
- ^ "FSD Catches Up With Freddie Gibbs; Discusses Cold Day In Hell Delay – Fake Shore Drive®". June 14, 2011. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
- ^ Drake, David. "Freddie Gibbs: Cold Day in Hell". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 23, 2026.