All Monsters Are Human

All Monsters Are Human
Studio album by
K. Michelle
ReleasedJanuary 31, 2020
Recorded2018–2019
GenreR&B[1]
Length49:07
LabeleOne
Producer
K. Michelle chronology
Kimberly: The People I Used to Know
(2017) 		All Monsters Are Human
(2020) 		I'm the Problem
(2023)
Singles from All Monsters Are Human
  1. "Supahood"
    Released: September 20, 2019
  2. "The Rain"
    Released: October 25, 2019

All Monsters Are Human (stylized in all caps) is the fifth studio album by American singer-songwriter K. Michelle, released on January 31, 2020. The album was originally scheduled for release on December 6, 2019, but was delayed.[2] All Monsters Are Human was preceded by the release of two singles, "Supahood" and "The Rain".[3][4] To promote the album, Michelle embarked on the O.S.D. Tour in 2019.[5][6]

Background and writing

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On June 26, 2018, Michelle said via Twitter that her next album would be titled "All Monsters Are Human".[7][8] On October, Michelle announced that she would instead be calling her next project FAB, an acronym for "Fuck All U Bitches".[9] On November 19, 2018, Michelle released the song "Save Me".[10] It was later announced that she had signed a new record deal with Entertainment One Music.[11] In July 2019, Michelle then confirmed that her fifth album would be officially titled "All Monsters Are Human".[12]

During a radio interview with Morning Hustle, Michelle explained the meaning behind the title: "Everybody in here is a villain to somebody and in somebody's story, you're not an angel... So All Monsters Are Human, we all have been hurt and hurt so that's where the title comes from because we always say you are this and that but you're the same thing to someone else so if you see it in me it's in you for you to even notice it."[13]

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[14]
The Guardian[15]
Tom Hull – on the WebB+ ((2-star Honorable Mention)(2-star Honorable Mention))[16]

Writing for The Guardian, Rachel Aroesti said the album "centres on the slick, soulful, 80s-style R&B that has provided the foundation for K Michelle's career". Aroesti described Michelle's vocals on the album as "rich and glassy" and said that they are "coated in the kind of vocoder effect that makes them glitch and ripple nauseatingly".[15] Chris Malone of Forbes said that the album registers as an "otherwise solid offering" from the singer and later added: "While the new material is a much-welcome glimpse into the mind of the singer, it also struggles in distinguishing itself from her previous albums".[17] Brittany Burton of Respect wrote that All Monsters Are Human is "by far K. Michelle's biggest release to date" and also said that the most notable element of the album is the "effortless production" put into it.[18] Edward Bowser of Stereo In Soul gave the album a positive review and rated it 3 out of 5 stars, saying that "the strength of All Monsters are Human, and K. Michelle's music in general, is her willingness to be totally transparent." and later added that it is "far from perfect – things get much too uneven on the second half – but it's honest, emotional R&B."[1] Antwaine Folk of Rated R&B said: "At 13 songs, K. Michelle took no interest in carrying the torch of new-wave R&B on her first independent release. Instead, she took a fresh and even nostalgic turn that finds her remaining very much her own artist." He later added: "It's easy to listen to All Monsters Are Human and love each record without skipping one. In fact, hitting the repeat button on a few cuts is likely to happen more than once. Each song is a moment, so they should be praised back-to-back for their separate glory."[19] Elle Breezy of Singersroom reviewed the album, writing: "On 'All Monsters Are Human', K. Michelle seems to be in her comfort zone, delivering songs that are near and dear to her current life."[20]

Singles

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The lead single from the album, titled "Supahood", featuring American rappers City Girls and Kash Doll, was released on September 20, 2019. It is a R&B song with trap and crunk influences, described by critics as a "fierce ladies night anthem" and as a "street anthem".[21][22][23] "The Rain", produced by Jazze Pha, was released as the second single on October 25, 2019.[3] The song debuted at number 28 on the US Digital Song Sales chart.

Commercial performance

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All Monsters Are Human was released on January 31, 2020. Following the album's release, it debuted at number 51 on the US Billboard 200[24][25] with first week sales of 8,200 copies.[citation needed]

Track listing

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All Monsters Are Human track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Just Like Jay"
  • Clinton Peacock
  • Jeremiah “Sickpen” Bethea
  • Kimberly Pate
  • Philip Lynah
  • Rafael D. Ishman
  • Ronnie Jackson
Lil Ronnie4:56
2."That Game"
Drumma Boy3:50
3."The Rain"
Jazze Pha3:29
4."All the Lovers"
3:33
5."Something New"
  • Peacock
  • Eric Crawford
  • Pate
  • Lynah
  • Ishman
  • Jackson
Lil Ronnie3:53
6."Ciara's Prayer"
  • Sledge
  • Sledge
  • Hodge
  • Pate
  • Brandon "B.A.M." Hodge
  • Aaron Sledge
4:18
7."OMG"
3:35
8."Supahood" (featuring Kash Doll and City Girls)
Lil Ronnie3:32
9."Love on Me"
  • Sledge
  • Sledge
  • DeMario Bridges
  • Johnny Mollings
  • Pate
  • Leigh Elliott
  • Lenny Mollings
  • Sean Momberger
3:24
10."I Don't Like You"
  • Sledge
  • Sledge
  • Pate
  • Philip Cornish
  • Rio Bridges
Phillip Cornish2:56
11."Table for One"
  • Daniel Bryant
  • Crawford
  • Jeremiah “Sickpen” Bethea
  • Pate
  • Lynah
  • Ishman
  • Jackson
  • Lil Ronnie
  • Daniel "Retro D" Bryant
4:06
12."Can't Let (You Get Away)"
  • Austin “Ayo” Owens
  • Crawford
  • James “Keyz” Foye III
  • Jeremiah Bertha
  • Jackson
Lil' Ronnie3:57
13."The Worst"
  • Damon Thomas
  • Pate
  • Sha Sha Jones
Damon Thomas3:58
Total length:49:07

Charts

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Chart performance for All Monsters Are Human
Chart (2020) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[24] 51
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[26] 29

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Bowser, Edward (January 31, 2020). "Album Review: K. Michelle, All Monsters Are Human". Soul In Stereo. Retrieved February 6, 2020.
  2. ^ "K. Michelle to Release 'All Monsters Are Human' – January 2020". UrbanBridgez.com. November 8, 2019. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
  3. ^ a b Fields, Taylor (October 25, 2019), "MK. Michelle Samples New Edition on New Song "The Rain"", iHeartRadio, retrieved December 27, 2019
  4. ^ "K. Michelle Drops New Single 'Supa Hood' with Yung Miami & Kash Doll". Rap-Up. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  5. ^ Grant, Shawn (October 2, 2019). "K. Michelle Announces Dates For 'Over Some D*ck Tour'". The Source.
  6. ^ Samuels, Keithan (October 1, 2019). "K. Michelle Announces 'O.S.D. Tour' Dates". ratedrnb.com. Retrieved December 8, 2019.
  7. ^ White, Roman (June 26, 2018). "K. Michelle Reveals She is Working on Two New Projects". The Source.
  8. ^ "K. Michelle Announces New Mixtape & Album / Reveals Titles". ThatGrapeJuice.com. June 27, 2018.
  9. ^ "K. Michelle Announces New Album 'FAB'". Rap-Up. October 4, 2018. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
  10. ^ Cuby, Michael (November 20, 2018). "Listen now: K. Michelle debuts new single, "Save Me," on the Love & Hip-Hop: Hollywood reunion". ABC News Radio. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
  11. ^ "K. Michelle Signs New Record Deal / Releases Song 'Save Me' - That Grape Juice". thatgrapejuice.net. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
  12. ^ "We create our own monsters, then fear them for what they show us about our ourselves. I could say I hate you, but I'll just say you made a monster out of me. My 5th album "ALL MONSTERS ARE HUMAN" is complete. It's time to come out and play🌤👑 #AMAH @kimberlytheartist". July 15, 2019. Archived from the original on December 24, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2019 – via Instagram.
  13. ^ "K. Michelle Explains The Meaning Behind "All Monsters Are Human"". Hot 96.3fm. January 22, 2020. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
  14. ^ Kellman, Andy. "All Monsters Are Human - K. Michelle". AllMusic. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
  15. ^ a b Aroesti, Rachel (January 31, 2020). "K Michelle: All Monsters Are Human review – slick R&B with a sharp whiff of smut". The Guardian.
  16. ^ Hull, Tom (December 28, 2020). "Music Week". Tom Hull – on the Web. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
  17. ^ Malone, Chris. "K. Michelle Shows That 'All Monsters Are Human' On Her New Album". Forbes. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
  18. ^ Burton, Brittany (January 31, 2020). "K. Michelle Releases Highly Anticipated 'All Monsters Are Human' Album". RESPECT. Retrieved February 6, 2020.
  19. ^ Folk, Antwaine. "Top 5 Songs from K. Michelle's New Album 'All Monsters Are Human'". ratedrnb.com. Retrieved February 4, 2020.
  20. ^ "K. Michelle Releases New Album 'All Monsters Are Human' (Stream)". Singersroom.com. February 4, 2020. Retrieved February 6, 2020.
  21. ^ Group, Music News (August 23, 2019). "K. Michelle teases forthcoming collaboration, "Supahood," with City Girls' Yung Miami and Kash Doll". 102.9 KBLX. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  22. ^ Folk, Antwane (August 20, 2019). "K. Michelle Teases All-Female Collaboration for Next Album". ratedrnb.com.
  23. ^ "New Music: K. Michelle - Supahood (featuring City Girls & Kash Doll) - YouKnowIGotSoul.com". YouKnowIGotSoul.com. September 24, 2019.
  24. ^ a b "K. Michelle Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
  25. ^ "Billboard 200 Chart (February 15, 2020)". Billboard. Retrieved September 26, 2020.
  26. ^ "K Michelle Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved December 8, 2020.
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