Got Dope - uaes song review

South Side rapper Freddie Old Soul is back with her fourth single of the year, “Got Dope?”

Produced by Stepchild, Freddie’s newest offering shows that she can flat-out rap. Flowing effortlessly over the the violins, drums and high-hats, you can tell the Louder Than a Bomb  alumni is comfortable on the mic as she displays several flows, rhyme schemes and the storytelling that made her name the staple it is today. 

While the song, in essence is a freestyle, it’s a fun, catchy and easy listen. This is one you can put on while coasting down Lake Shore. It has hella quotables too. 

“I don’t waste time, got no waist line. 

I been building, 

Try to take it away, guarantee that you gon get it.” 

See, that’s a great example of her penchant and ear for rhyme schemes: Freddie abandon’s the – ime/ine scheme to the – been building/gon get it scheme, giving no time for redundancy, while not missing a beat in her flowing all the same. Smooth throughout. 

That’s A-1 stuff right there. 

Another theme of the song that I just love is how Freddie pretty much confirms that the Summertime Chicago dating scene is exactly what it’s reputation upholds. 

“Summertime of the villain, you just a victim to me. I can’t wait for you, I got a few places to be Summertime come around, you just a victim to me,”

Can someone say Amen ? Oh, and this bar, too: 

“And he just want to tell the world he need me, baby I’m only here for a day, then I’m leaving.” 

My only critique is the timing. This could have easily been an anthem for the summer if dropped at the end of Spring. 

Since dropping her album, Water, Music, and Love in 2022, Freddie has been busy, dropping singles “Forest and Trees” and “At Pace” (Feat Asha Omega) in January, followed by “Black Berry” in July. 

It’s going to be interesting to see what she has in store, but in the meanwhile, make sure you check out her latest work and show her Instagram some love.