Humble Beast
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Released | September 22, 2017 | |||
Recorded | 2015–2017 | |||
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Length | 97:53 | |||
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Humble Beast is the debut studio album by American rapper G Herbo. It was released on September 22, 2017, by Machine Entertainment Group, 150 Dream Team, Cinematic Music Group and RED Distribution, serving as his first commercial release with Cinematic and RED.[1] The album features production from Da Internz, Southside, C-Sick and DJ Ron, among others.[2] It features guest appearances from American rappers Lil Uzi Vert, Bump J, Lil Bibby, Lil Yachty and Jeremih, among others.
Background
[edit]The album was announced in late September 2015. The cover art was later revealed on June 15, 2017.[3] The release date was finally revealed on August 25, 2017.[2] The pre-order was released on September 1, 2017.[1]
Promotion
[edit]On September 15, 2017, the EP S4MF2 (abbreviation for Strictly 4 My Fans 2) was released as a prelude to the album.[4]
A deluxe version of the album was announced and originally set to be released on February 9, 2018, however it was delayed.[5] On February 10, 2018, a new release date was unveiled.[6] The revision will include the addition of the tracks "Shook" and "Everything (Remix)" featuring Lil Uzi Vert and Chance the Rapper, which were previously released, along with 8 other songs.[5] It was released on February 16, 2018.[7]
Singles
[edit]The lead single, "Red Snow", was released on March 9, 2017.[8] The second single, "I Like", was released on August 11, 2017.[9] The third and final single "Everything" featuring Lil Uzi Vert, was released on August 25, 2017.[10] "4 Minutes of Hell, Pt. 5" was released as a pre-order single on September 1, 2017.[1]
Promotional singles
[edit]On January 23, 2018, "Shook" was released as the lead promotional single.[11] Two days later, its music video was released.[12]
On February 14, 2018, G Herbo teased a remix of "Everything" featuring an additional guest appearance from Chance the Rapper.[13] It was released a day later as the second promotional single.[14]
Critical reception
[edit]Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
HipHopDX | 3.6/5[15] |
HotNewHipHop | 90%[16] |
Pitchfork | 7.8/10[17] |
XXL | 4/5[18] |
Scott Glaysher of HipHopDX stated that "Chicago's drill rappers haven't had much in the way of a musical shelf life over the past few years. What was once the hottest subgenre now sounds like outdated craze, which is perhaps why Lil Herb went for a strategic rebrand just over a year ago. But it wasn't just his name that matured, his craftwork and lyrical diversity also graduated from the "Lil" league", praising the album's lyricism: "It's clear Herbo still wears his street soldier armor. But more than ever before, he lets his guard down and shows a new level of self-awareness."[15] Patrick Lyons of HotNewHipHop stated that "G Herbo's shown promise throughout his career, and "Humble Beast" feels like a culmination of sorts", praising the album's lyricism: "Herbo is speaking directly to us, sounding as confident and classic as his childhood idols Jay-Z and Nas, telling a story that he's known is important and necessary all along."[16] David Drake of Pitchfork stated that "The Chicago rapper has earned his role as a leader of rap. His latest album recalls the best records of the ’00s graced with a singular kind of songwriting that sounds inarguably like the present", praising the album's lyricism: "Humble Beast feels musically bifurcated between its street and soul segments; a street-soul production synthesis could give his sound some cohesion, and giving his reflective moments a contemporary canvas could only increase their urgency."[17] Preezy of XXL stated that "Humble Beast is an exemplary debut that ranks among the best of the year, exceeds expectations and puts G Herbo in position to claim his stake as the prince of Chi-Town street rap."[18]
Commercial performance
[edit]Humble Beast debuted at number 21 on the US Billboard 200 chart, earning 20,000 album-equivalent units (including 14,000 copies as pure album sales) in its first week.[19] The album also debuted at number 14 on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.[20]
Track listing
[edit]Credits adapted from the album's liner notes and BMI.[21][22]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Street" |
| Thelonious Martin | 4:24 |
2. | "Black" |
| 3:07 | |
3. | "Bi Polar" |
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| 3:43 |
4. | "Lil Gangbangin Ass" |
| Maaly Raw | 2:49 |
5. | "Everything" (featuring Lil Uzi Vert) | 2:41 | ||
6. | "I Like" |
| DJ Ron | 2:58 |
7. | "Man Now" |
| 3:29 | |
8. | "Malcolm" |
| DJ L | 4:51 |
9. | "Crown" (featuring Bump J) |
| DJ L | 4:38 |
10. | "Mirror" (featuring Lil Bibby) |
| Davis | 3:03 |
11. | "Trials" |
| ChaseTheMoney | 3:39 |
12. | "Red Snow" |
| C-Sick | 4:11 |
13. | "No Way Out" |
| Mano | 3:40 |
14. | "This n That" (featuring Lil Yachty and Jeremih) (bonus track)) |
| Da Internz | 3:48 |
15. | "4 Minutes of Hell, Pt. 5" (bonus track) |
| Luca Vialli | 5:05 |
Total length: | 56:06 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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16. | "Sins" |
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| 4:41 |
17. | "Done for Me" |
| London on da Track[23] | 3:05 |
18. | "Never Cared" | Wright |
| 3:32 |
19. | "4 Nem" (featuring Lil Durk) |
| Donis Beats | 3:21 |
20. | "All Day" (featuring Blac Youngsta) |
| Young Chop[24] | 3:19 |
21. | "Head Right" |
| DP Beats | 2:57 |
22. | "No Depression" |
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| 3:12 |
23. | "Ride" |
| Polo Boy Shawty | 3:41 |
24. | "My Way" |
| AnonXmous[25] | 3:00 |
25. | "How Could U Hate Me" |
|
| 3:33 |
26. | "Shook" |
| Thelonious Martin | 3:52 |
27. | "Everything (Remix)" (featuring Lil Uzi Vert and Chance the Rapper) |
|
| 3:34 |
Total length: | 97:53 |
Notes
- ^[a] signifies a co-producer
- ^[b] signifies an additional producer
- ^[c] signifies an uncredited co-producer or co-writer[26][27][28]
Sample credits
- "Mirror" contains an uncredited sample from "Mirror of My Soul", written by Renee Kirk and Edward Randle, as performed by O.V. Wright.
Personnel
[edit]Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.[21]
Technical
- Matt Hennessy – recording (tracks 1, 6, 9, 10), mixing (tracks 1, 3-14)
- Salvador Majail – recording (tracks 2, 4, 11)
- Daniel Watson – recording (track 3)
- Kesha Lee – recording (track 5)
- Jim Caruana – recording (tracks 7, 14)
- Brian Cabanatuan – recording (tracks 8, 9, 12, 13, 15)
- Jeff Lane – recording (track 14)
- Thomas "Tillie" Mann – recording (track 14)
- Miguel Scott – mixing (tracks 2, 4), recording (tracks 5, 15)
- James "Groove" Chambers – mixing (tracks 2, 4)
- Dave Kutch – mastering (all tracks)
Additional personnel
- Arturo "Churro" Lopez – album artwork, booklet design and additional photos
Charts
[edit]Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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US Billboard 200[29] | 21 |
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[30] | 7 |
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[31] | 14 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Humble Beast by G Herbo". Apple Music. Retrieved September 1, 2017.
- ^ a b Berry, Peter A. (August 25, 2017). "G Herbo Finally Has a Release Date for 'Humble Beast' Album". XXL. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
- ^ Weinstein, Max (June 15, 2017). "G Herbo Drops "Red Snow," the Lead Single Off Debut Album 'Humble Beast'". XXL. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
- ^ "G Herbo Drops 'Strictly 4 My Fans 2'". Kollege Kidd. September 15, 2017. Retrieved September 15, 2017.
- ^ a b "G Herbo Announces Deluxe Edition of 'Humble Beast'". Fashionably-Early. January 25, 2018. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
- ^ "HUMBLE BEAST DELUXE EDITION 2.16.18". Twitter. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
- ^ a b "Humble Beast (Deluxe) by G Herbo". Apple Music. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
- ^ "Red Snow - Single by G Herbo". Apple Music. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
- ^ "I Like - Single by G Herbo". Apple Music. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
- ^ "Everything - Single by G Herbo". Apple Music. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
- ^ "G-Herbo Reloads 'Humble Beast' Album With New Track "Shook"". Vibe. January 23, 2018. Retrieved February 11, 2018.
- ^ "G Herbo Readies Deluxe Edition 'Humble Beast' With "Shook" (Video)". Vibe. January 25, 2018. Retrieved February 11, 2018.
- ^ Maicki, Salvatore (February 14, 2018). "Preview G Herbo's "Everything" remix with Chance the Rapper". The Fader. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
- ^ Darville, Jordan (February 15, 2018). "Chance The Rapper guests on G Herbo and Lil Uzi Vert's "Everything"". The Fader. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
- ^ a b Glaysher, Scott (September 27, 2017). "Review: G Herbo Shows Maturity & Musical Progression On "Humble Beast"". HipHopDX. Retrieved September 30, 2017.
- ^ a b Lyons, Patrick (September 25, 2017). "G Herbo's "Humble Beast" (Review)". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
- ^ a b Drake, David (September 25, 2017). "G Herbo: Humble Beast Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
- ^ a b Preezy (September 28, 2017). "G Herbo Speaks to the Heart of the Streets With 'Humble Beast' Album". XXL. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
- ^ Kyle Eustice (August 6, 2018). "Hip Hop Album Sales: Drake Keeps Hitting Milestones As "Scorpion" Stays At No. 1 for 5th Straight Week". HipHopDX. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
- ^ "G Herbo Chart History - Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Retrieved October 3, 2017.
- ^ a b Humble Beast (CD liner). G Herbo. Cinematic Music Group.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "BMI | Repertoire Search". BMI. Select "TITLE", type "Song" in the search engine, and click "Search". Retrieved July 14, 2018.
- ^ "G Herbo – "Done For Me" (Video)". 2DOPEBOYZ. March 20, 2018. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
- ^ "@nolimitherbo x @blacyoungsta x @youngchopbeatz". Instagram. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
- ^ "@gherbo HUMBLE BEAST DELUXE EDITION 2.16.18 #HaveMyWay Scored by AnonXmous". Twitter. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
- ^ "G Herbo feat Uzi Vert and Chance the Rapper "Everything" Produced by @808mafiaboss x @jakeuno". Instagram. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
- ^ "Make sure you pick up that @nolimitherbo #HumbleBeast Deluxe Edition #Sins Produced by @streetrunnermusic x @realkillat ..." Instagram. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
- ^ ""HUMBLE BEAST" ( DELUXE EDITION) @nolimitherbo - "NEVER CARED" | Produced By @jungleboybeats x @djmilticket773 ..." Instagram. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
- ^ "G Herbo Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 3, 2017.
- ^ "G Herbo Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
- ^ "G Herbo Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 13, 2017.