Freddie Gibbs’ latest effort is one of the best things the LA-via-Indiana rapper has ever done.

Shadow Of A Doubt features appearances by Gucci Mane, E-40, Black Thought and newcomers Tory Lanez and ManMan Savage, with production by Mike Dean, Kaytranada, Boi-1da and more.

“As always, Gibbs put the G in gangsta rap, telling tales of trapping and thugging with a real-world edge. The difference this time is that he’s opted for a mostly-cohesive sound, often opting for beats heavy with low-end and Atlanta rap menace,” FACT’s Chris Kelly wrote in his review yesterday – read that and catch up with the rest of the latest essential hip-hop releases in The Rap Round-up.