Rap Rising: Freddie Gibbs Talks About Upcoming Album After Dropping '1995'

Freddie Gibbs wanted to do something different with his upcoming collaborative album with The Alchemist.

On Thursday night, July 18, the Gary, Indiana native and the veteran producer hosted a special screening of their short film inspired by their next project, Alfredo 2. In the film directed by Nick Walker, the guys head to Japan to open up their restaurant in Tokyo. During the Q&A hosted by TMZ's Trent Clark, Gibbs said the film represents the trials and tribulations he went through to make the sequel to his and Alc's 2020 LP. He explained that he wanted to provide something extra for the fans who've been excited about the project.

"I wanted to give it all to you full circle," Gibbs said. "It personally took a lot for me to get back to even want to give y'all this album. From a personal standpoint, the visual s**t kind of shows you what a n***a climbed through and been through. I wanted to give y'all something extra. I ain't just wanna just give y'all 10 songs on a Friday. I wanted to give y'all a whole experience."

At the end of the film, Gibbs and Alchemist debuted the first single from the album "1995." The song is set 10 years after the original album's intro "1985." Alfredo 2 has 14 tracks with appearances by Larry June, Anderson .Paak and JID. Look out for the album on July 25.

"1995" sits at the top of iHeartRadio's Rap Rising playlist this week. Listen to the playlist up top and scroll below for more new music from Raekwon, Loe Shimmy, Young Nudy, Anycia and others.

Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist, "1995"

Raekwon, The Emperor's New Clothes (Album)

Benny The Butcher, Summertime Butch 2 (Album)

Loe Shimmy, Rockstar Junkie (Album)

GELO, League Of My Own (Album)

Joyner Lucas, ADHD 2 (Album)

Kai Cash, Cash Rules (Deluxe Album)

Ace Hood, S.O.U.L. (Album)

Che, Rest In Bass (Album)

JACKBOYS, JACKBOYS 2 (Album)

Anycia & DJ Drama, Grady Baby (Mixtape)

Nick Garcia, Mango Season (EP)

Young Nudy featuring 21 Savage, Project Pat & Coupe, "Iced Tea"

Saweetie featuring J White Did It, "Boffum"

Snoop Dogg, "Gifts"

Rio Da Yung OG, "Great Day"

Trippie Redd, "Woke Up"

Trap Dickey, "Don't Trip"

Jermaine Dupri featuring BunnaB, Bankroll Ni, Sean Paul & J Money, "Magic City Money"

C Stunna featuring Baby Mel, "Missy"

Pardison Fontaine, "Better Than Me?!!"

1900Rugrat, "Sup Freestyle"

Druski featuring Lil Yachty & BYNX, "Come To Coulda Been"