HipHopWired.com: Explain the album title to us. We have our assumptions, but would like to hear it from you.
Freeway: As humans, we are the only one of God’s creations that have free will. We can do right or wrong, move forward or be stagnant. Creatively, I felt like I was in a space where I was exhibiting my free will. The second twist is saying “Free will…,” as in, I will survive. I will continue. With the cover, we got the idea from The Matrix. The whole thing with the red or blue pill, you have the choice to make the right decision.
HHW: What direction were you looking to go with this album? It has been four years since you dropped Diamond In the Ruff, and you’ve had some health challenges as of late. We imagine you have a lot to say this time around.
Freeway: I just wanted to get back to my core fanbase. I did Stimulus Package with Jake One, so that was on some real Hip-Hop. I did the project with Girl Talk and that was another lane. With this I just stuck to my core fanbase and went back to what they love me for.
HHW: Well, those albums didn’t sound like far stretches from what you do. What would say is your core fanbase? Stimulus Package actually seemed to be spot on.
Freeway: I’d say it’s the struggle, the soul, the feeling. I just gave what I think music is missing, that FEEL. That sh*t you can relate to and play the whole thing because you feel it. Thats where I was with it.
