Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist Unveil Striking Visual for “A Thousand Mountains” from Acclaimed Alfredo 2 Album
Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist are back in full force with the release of their highly anticipated second collaborative album, Alfredo 2. Following the Grammy-nominated success of 2020’s Alfredo, the duo returns with a project that’s already being hailed as one of the best hip-hop releases of the year. And just days after the album dropped, they’ve added even more fuel to the fire with the music video for their latest track, “A Thousand Mountains.”
The cinematic video matches the gritty, meditative energy of the song, depicting Gibbs in a disciplined training montage with a sensei. With strong visual storytelling and stylized shots, the video showcases Gibbs’ lyrical intensity through a martial arts lens, complementing the introspective tone of the track. This marks the latest visual from Alfredo 2, following the video for “1995” and the Alfredo short film—a stylized “Tokyo crime saga” filmed in Japan with director Nick Walker.
Fans have been eating it up. On YouTube and social media, reactions to both the album and its visuals have been glowing. “The WHOLE ALBUM 100/100,” one fan wrote, while another added, “What a masterpiece this album is. This is hip hop.”
But while the project is winning over listeners, Alfredo 2 isn’t just drawing attention for its production and lyrical depth—it’s also turning heads for the shots Gibbs fires at some of his industry peers.
On “Lavish Habits,” Gibbs name-drops Gunna, referencing the snitching allegations that have followed the Atlanta rapper since his plea deal in the YSL RICO case. “Gunna dissed me and took a plea, he a rat bstard*,” Gibbs raps, making his stance crystal clear while also throwing jabs at Akademiks in the same breath.
Another track, “Empanadas,” finds Gibbs taking aim at both Benny The Butcher and Jim Jones, referencing alleged past altercations in Miami and Buffalo. “Smacked him in Miami, his boys jumped me, he played it safe… Limped away on his good foot, but he ain’t bust a grape,” he spits, in what fans believe is a pointed dig at Benny. The line, “Fck these Love & Hip-Hop n**as, I’m at the Oscars, btch,*” is widely interpreted as a shot at Jim Jones and his reality TV background.
Despite the lyrical crossfire, Alfredo 2 has been praised for staying true to the gritty, soulful sound that defines Gibbs and Alchemist’s chemistry. From haunting beats to razor-sharp bars, the album delivers on all fronts—introspective, cinematic, and at times, controversial.
Whether it’s through the carefully crafted visuals or the heat-packed verses, Alfredo 2 is a bold statement from a duo at the height of their powers. And judging by the reactions, they’ve once again struck gold.
