Draft:The Stimulus Package 2

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The Stimulus Package 2
Studio album by
ReleasedJuly 19, 2024
Recorded2024
GenreHip-hop, boom bap
Length46:59
Label
  • Venice Music
  • General Principle
  • Snare Jordan
Producer
Freeway chronology
Think Free
(2018)
The Stimulus Package 2
(2024)
365
(2025)
Jake One chronology
Wolves & White T's
(2023)
The Stimulus Package 2
(2024)
12/96
(2024)
Singles from The Stimulus Package 2
  1. "Freezer"
    Released: April 19, 2024
  2. "Ringin"
    Released: May 24, 2024

The Stimulus Package 2 is a 2024 collaborative studio album by Philadelphia rapper Freeway and Seattle producer Jake One. A sequel to their 2010 album The Stimulus Package, it was released through Venice Music on July 19, 2024.[1] It contains guest appearances by various rappers including Conway the Machine, Jadakiss and Black Thought.

Background

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A sequel to the original The Stimulus Package had been in development since 2012 at the earliest.[2] The album was announced via social media.

The release date was announced on July 9.[3]

Freeway later teased a remix of "Ringin" featuring Lil Wayne, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, and Beanie Sigel. The latter two previously appeared on The Stimulus Package.[4]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Jacob Dutton and Leslie Pridgen, with additional writers noted. All production handled by Jake One, with additional producers noted. Credits adapted from Tidal and liner notes.

The Stimulus Package 2 track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Time" (featuring Conway the Machine) 3:10
2."Philly" (featuring Peedi Crack) 2:43
3."My Own" (featuring Sauce Walka) 3:48
4."Keep Winning" (featuring Black Thought)
  • Anthony
4:12
5."Price of Fame"  2:43
6."Lord Forgive Me"  3:47
7."Freezer"
  • Richard Islam Crawford
 3:12
8."Ringin" (featuring Jadakiss) 4:05
9."Heartbreaker"  3:42
10."Nothin They Can Do"
  • Crawford
 2:38
11."Crystals and Keys" (featuring Scholito)
  • Crawford
  • Lauren Santi
  • Mario Luciano
  • Luciano
2:35
12."Bearded Legend"3:37
13."Surgery" (featuring Symba)
  • Demario Driver
 3:47
14."Family Tree"
  • Crawford
  • Daa'iyah Taha
 3:00
Total length:46:59
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
RapReviews9/10[5]

Samples

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  • "Time" contains samples of "Win or Lose", written by Kejuan Muchita, Albert Johnson, Alan Maman, William Mitchell, Earl Randle, and James Shaw, and performed by Mobb Deep.
  • "Philly" contains samples of "Rise Black Spirit", written by Brother Amiel and performed by Margeeah.
  • "Ringin" contains samples of "A Love That's Worth Having", written and performed by Willie Hutch.
  • "Family Tree" contains samples of "Choices", written by Da'iyah Taha and performed by Hijrah.

Critical reception

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Grant Jones of RapReviews gave the album an overall score of 9/10, while Steve Juon of RapReviews included the album in his "Year 2024 in Review" list, ranking it at 5 out of 10.[6][7]

References

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  1. Pridgen, Leslie [@phillyfreeway]; (July 8, 2024). "I'm thrilled to share the cover of my and @jakeuno's highly anticipated LP, "Stimulus Package 2," dropping on July 19th. I can't wait for the world to hear it! In the meantime, you can stream or download our first two singles, "Freezer" and "Ringin," featuring @jadakiss". Retrieved November 18, 2025 via Instagram.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. Horowitz, Steven J. (November 27, 2012). "Freeway Talks Babygrande Partnership & 'Diamond in the Ruff' Album". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 4, 2024. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
  3. Pridgen, Leslie [@phillyfreeway]; (July 9, 2024). "🚨🚨Exciting News! 🎉 Stimulus Package 2 drops on July 19th! Hit the presave-link in my bio to get ready. Don't forget to stream and download our latest single, "Ringin" featuring @jadakiss, the ultimate trap ☎️ anthem! If you're feeling the track, show some love with 🔥🔥 in the comments! Thanks for all your support! 😤💪🏾☎️📞🔥🔥🔥💣🧨💥💥💥". Retrieved December 1, 2025 via Instagram.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. Schube, Will (September 4, 2024). "Freeway Previews New Song With Beanie Sigel, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah & Possibly Lil Wayne". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on April 28, 2025. Retrieved November 18, 2025.
  5. Jones, Grant (November 12, 2024). "Freeway & Jake One :: The Stimulus Package 2 – RapReviews". RapReviews. Archived from the original on August 25, 2025. Retrieved November 18, 2025.
  6. Jones, Grant (November 12, 2024). "Freeway & Jake One :: The Stimulus Package 2 – RapReviews". RapReviews. Archived from the original on August 25, 2025. Retrieved November 18, 2025.
  7. Juon, Steve (December 31, 2024). "Year 2024 in Review (Steve 'Flash' Juon) – RapReviews". RapReviews. Archived from the original on August 9, 2025. Retrieved November 18, 2025.
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