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Humble Beast

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.

Humble Beast
Studio album by
G Herbo
ReleasedSeptember 22, 2017 (2017-09-22)
Recorded2015–2017
Studio
Various
  • VSOP, Pressure Point and CRC, Chicago
  • Tree Sounds, Norcross
  • Circle House, Miami
  • Means Street, Atlanta
  • United, Los Angeles
Genre
Length97:53
Label
Producer
G Herbo chronology
S4MF2
(2017) 		Humble Beast
(2017) 		Swervo
(2018)
Singles from Humble Beast
  1. "Red Snow"
    Released: March 9, 2017
  2. "I Like"
    Released: August 11, 2017
  3. "Everything"
    Released: August 25, 2017

Background

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
HipHopDX3.6/5[15]
HotNewHipHop90%[16]
Pitchfork7.8/10[17]
XXL4/5[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

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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

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Credits adapted from the album's liner notes and BMI.[21][22]

Humble Beast[1]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Street"
Thelonious Martin4:24
2."Black"
3:07
3."Bi Polar"
  • Wright
  • Daniel Watson
3:43
4."Lil Gangbangin Ass"
  • Wright
  • J. Henry
Maaly Raw2:49
5."Everything" (featuring Lil Uzi Vert)
2:41
6."I Like"
  • Wright
  • Ronald Henry, Jr.
DJ Ron2:58
7."Man Now"
3:29
8."Malcolm"
  • Wright
  • Londen Buckner
DJ L4:51
9."Crown" (featuring Bump J)
DJ L4:38
10."Mirror" (featuring Lil Bibby)
Davis3:03
11."Trials"
  • Wright
  • Chase Rose
ChaseTheMoney3:39
12."Red Snow"
  • Wright
  • Charles Dumazer
C-Sick4:11
13."No Way Out"
  • Wright
  • Emmanuel Nickerson
Mano3:40
14."This n That" (featuring Lil Yachty and Jeremih) (bonus track))
Da Internz3:48
15."4 Minutes of Hell, Pt. 5" (bonus track)
  • Wright
  • Luca Meloni
Luca Vialli5:05
Total length:56:06
Humble Beast — Deluxe version[7]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
16."Sins"
  • Wright
  • Nicholas Warwar
  • Tarik Azzouz
  • Streetrunner
  • Azzouz
4:41
17."Done for Me"
London on da Track[23]3:05
18."Never Cared"Wright
  • Jungleboy Beats
  • DJ Milticket
3:32
19."4 Nem" (featuring Lil Durk)
Donis Beats3:21
20."All Day" (featuring Blac Youngsta)
Young Chop[24]3:19
21."Head Right"
  • Wright
  • Paschall, Jr.
DP Beats2:57
22."No Depression"
3:12
23."Ride"
  • Wright
  • Damon Hendricks
Polo Boy Shawty3:41
24."My Way"
  • Wright
  • Jonathan Solone-Myvett
AnonXmous[25]3:00
25."How Could U Hate Me"
3:33
26."Shook"
  • Wright
  • Martin
Thelonious Martin3:52
27."Everything (Remix)" (featuring Lil Uzi Vert and Chance the Rapper)
  • Southside
  • Jake One[c]
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

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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

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Chart (2017) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[29] 21
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[30] 7
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[31] 14

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Humble Beast by G Herbo". Apple Music. Retrieved September 1, 2017.
  2. ^ a b Berry, Peter A. (August 25, 2017). "G Herbo Finally Has a Release Date for 'Humble Beast' Album". XXL. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
  3. ^ Weinstein, Max (June 15, 2017). "G Herbo Drops "Red Snow," the Lead Single Off Debut Album 'Humble Beast'". XXL. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
  4. ^ "G Herbo Drops 'Strictly 4 My Fans 2'". Kollege Kidd. September 15, 2017. Retrieved September 15, 2017.
  5. ^ a b "G Herbo Announces Deluxe Edition of 'Humble Beast'". Fashionably-Early. January 25, 2018. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
  6. ^ "HUMBLE BEAST DELUXE EDITION 2.16.18". Twitter. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
  7. ^ a b "Humble Beast (Deluxe) by G Herbo". Apple Music. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
  8. ^ "Red Snow - Single by G Herbo". Apple Music. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
  9. ^ "I Like - Single by G Herbo". Apple Music. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
  10. ^ "Everything - Single by G Herbo". Apple Music. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
  11. ^ "G-Herbo Reloads 'Humble Beast' Album With New Track "Shook"". Vibe. January 23, 2018. Retrieved February 11, 2018.
  12. ^ "G Herbo Readies Deluxe Edition 'Humble Beast' With "Shook" (Video)". Vibe. January 25, 2018. Retrieved February 11, 2018.
  13. ^ Maicki, Salvatore (February 14, 2018). "Preview G Herbo's "Everything" remix with Chance the Rapper". The Fader. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
  14. ^ Darville, Jordan (February 15, 2018). "Chance The Rapper guests on G Herbo and Lil Uzi Vert's "Everything"". The Fader. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
  15. ^ a b Glaysher, Scott (September 27, 2017). "Review: G Herbo Shows Maturity & Musical Progression On "Humble Beast"". HipHopDX. Retrieved September 30, 2017.
  16. ^ a b Lyons, Patrick (September 25, 2017). "G Herbo's "Humble Beast" (Review)". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
  17. ^ a b Drake, David (September 25, 2017). "G Herbo: Humble Beast Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
  18. ^ a b Preezy (September 28, 2017). "G Herbo Speaks to the Heart of the Streets With 'Humble Beast' Album". XXL. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
  19. ^ 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.
  20. ^ "G Herbo Chart History - Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Retrieved October 3, 2017.
  21. ^ a b Humble Beast (CD liner). G Herbo. Cinematic Music Group.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  22. ^ "BMI | Repertoire Search". BMI. Select "TITLE", type "Song" in the search engine, and click "Search". Retrieved July 14, 2018.
  23. ^ "G Herbo – "Done For Me" (Video)". 2DOPEBOYZ. March 20, 2018. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
  24. ^ "@nolimitherbo x @blacyoungsta x @youngchopbeatz". Instagram. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
  25. ^ "@gherbo HUMBLE BEAST DELUXE EDITION 2.16.18 #HaveMyWay Scored by AnonXmous". Twitter. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  26. ^ "G Herbo feat Uzi Vert and Chance the Rapper "Everything" Produced by @808mafiaboss x @jakeuno". Instagram. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
  27. ^ "Make sure you pick up that @nolimitherbo #HumbleBeast Deluxe Edition #Sins Produced by @streetrunnermusic x @realkillat ..." Instagram. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  28. ^ ""HUMBLE BEAST" ( DELUXE EDITION) @nolimitherbo - "NEVER CARED" | Produced By @jungleboybeats x @djmilticket773 ..." Instagram. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
  29. ^ "G Herbo Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 3, 2017.
  30. ^ "G Herbo Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
  31. ^ "G Herbo Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
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