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As we wait for President Obama’s stimulus plan to fully take effect, Philly rapper, Freeway released his own Hip Hop stimulus package alongside Seattle/G-Unit producer, Jake One.

Located in the Chelsea section of Downtown Manhattan, New York, Freeway and Jake One brought down the roof of the Highline Ballroom. The event was hosted by Hot 97’s Celebrity Gossiper, Miss Info. There was a mixed crowd of Hip-Hoppers supporting Freeway and Jake One’s Stimulus Package album release, whom of which, ranged from those sporting hoodies and timberland boots to a young white couple rocking next to me, reciting each lyric.

Just as the crowd began to show signs of restlessness, we were mollified by cuts from Minneapolis’ own, DJ Snuggles. This young mixer laid down cuts so mean; we almost forget what we were at Highline Ballroom for and started bumping and groovin’ to classic and modern day tracks, such as, Eric B & Rakim’s “Microphone Fiend” and Fat Joe’s “The CrackHouse”. DJ Snuggles,who is also the self-proclaimed “Lil’ Wayne of Beatboxing”, managed to grace us with some sick beatboxing skills (Click here for the video)

Brooklyn Native, Joell Ortiz, opened as the first act. Ortiz performed his songs, “Hip-Hop”, “Brooklyn Bullsh*t” and the single off his new album, Free Agent, “Call Me”. Ortiz also performed several of his verses from the Slaughterhouse album. (Click here for the video)

Next up, was Brother Ali of Minneapolis. Brother Ali broadcasted his concerns within today’s society; touching on subjects, such as, teenage misguidance, female imagery and Obama’s promise to bring the troops back home. All in all, Brother Ali’s rhymes were straight Hip Hop and for the encouragement of the people.

As Jake One setup his wheels of steel, the crowd prepared for the main event. Freeway stormed the stage performing the first track off the Stimulus package, “Throw Your Hands Up”. Even though the audience members were moving to the music, there could’ve been more energy on Freeway’s part. Patrons continued to watch as Philly Freezer slowly paced back and forth on the stage. There were a few moments where Jake One would drop the beat and Freeway would perform acapella. I especially liked this portion of the show because it allows the audience to appreciate the lyrist that is Freeway and the listeners avoid getting trapped up in the beat. After a mixture of songs from previous albums and the latest, Freeway brought out a few special guest to liven up the crowd.; Young Chris of the Young Gunnaz (Click here for vid.), Tek of Smif-n-Wessun, and Jack Frost. (Click here for the video)

Overall, the night was a success. Close to 150 people came out to the Highline Ballroom to support the album release of Freeway and Jake One’s Stimulus Package. At the end of the event, fans lined up to get their CDs signed by Freeway.

You can follow Freeway and Jake One on twitter at www.twitter.com/phillyfreezer and www.twitter.com/jakeuno . Videos and all other updates can be found at www.myspace.com/freeway and www.myspace.com/jakeone .