Numbers is the second and final studio album by American hip hop duo MellowHype. It was released on October 9, 2012.[7] This was their only release under a major label. The album also contains appearances from Odd Future members Frank Ocean, Mike G and Earl Sweatshirt. The album was briefly the number one rap album on iTunes, before being overtaken by The Heist by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis.
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| Released | October 9, 2012 | |||
| Recorded | 2011–12 | |||
| Studio | Casa Chica Malibu (Malibu, CA) East West Recording Studios (Hollywood, CA) Paramount Recording Studios (Hollywood, CA) The Trap (Los Angeles, CA) | |||
| Genre | Alternative hip hop | |||
| Length | 56:17 | |||
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| Singles from Numbers | ||||
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| Aggregate scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 73/100[2] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
| Exclaim! | (positive)[3] |
| HipHopDX |  [4] |
| Pitchfork | (6.7/10)[5] |
| RapReviews | (5/10)[6] |
Singles
editThe album's first single, "La Bonita", was released on July 18, 2012.[8] The full version of the track was released through iTunes on August 28, 2012, along with a music video on August 29, 2012.[9]
On October 4, 2012, the album's second single, "Grill", was released through Odd Future's official SoundCloud.[10] The music video for "Break" was released on November 27, 2012.[11]
Reception
editOn Metacritic, the album got a 73, indicating "generally favourable reviews", out of 5 critic reviews. In a positive review by AllMusic, they wrote "It's that line between accessible and alienating that MellowHype have so brilliantly walked, making Numbers an engaging album from some of Odd Future's best and brightest.".[12] HipHopDX wrote, "Numbers can be applauded as the mature nature and notably impressive songwriting displays progression from MellowHype's older riotous material."
Exclaim gave a positive review, writing "Numbers proves that MellowHype are capable of making a good album without employing the over-the-top antics or shock themes they initially used to capture attention.".[13] Pitchfork writer Jordan Sargent gave the album a 6.7, and wrote, "Numbers is a solid rap record, but MellowHype have shown themselves to be capable of more. They further burrow into their own world here, but it results in exponentially diminishing returns.".[14] In a RapReviews article, writer Steve 'Flash' Juon wrote, "When you live by the viral, you can die by the viral too. The Odd Future fam needs better quality control to stay relevant in 2013 and beyond."
Track listing
edit- All songs produced by Left Brain, except where noted
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Grill" | 3:46 | ||
| 2. | "65" / "Breakfast" |
| 6:54 | |
| 3. | "Astro" (featuring Frank Ocean) |
| 4:21 | |
| 4. | "NFWGJDSH" |
| 3:08 | |
| 5. | "La Bonita" |
| 3:04 | |
| 6. | "Beat" |
| 3:35 | |
| 7. | "Snare" |
| 3:29 | |
| 8. | "Untitled L" |
| 4:14 | |
| 9. | "LeFlair" |
| 2:44 | |
| 10. | "Monster" |
| 3:30 | |
| 11. | "666" (featuring Mike G) |
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| 3:26 |
| 12. | "P2" (featuring Earl Sweatshirt) |
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| 3:56 |
| 13. | "GNC" |
| 3:56 | |
| 14. | "Brain" |
| 2:45 | |
| 15. | "Under 2" |
| 4:10 | |
| 16. | "Break" |
| 2:39 | |
| Total length: | 59:31 | |||
Notes
- "Snare" contains background vocals from Chloe Clancy and Destiny Valadez
Personnel
edit- MellowHype
- Left Brain – executive producer, rapping
- Hodgy Beats – executive producer, rapping
- Tyler, the Creator – co-producer on "666"
- Michael Einziger – co-producer on "P2", drums on "Monster", guitar on "P2"
- Chloe Clancy – background vocals on "Snare"
- Destiny Valadez – background vocals on "Snare"
- L-Boy – background vocals on "Untitled L"
- Daniel Hardaway – trumpet on "Brain"
- Frank Ocean – guest vocals on "Astro"
- Mike G – guest vocals on "666"
- Earl Sweatshirt – guest vocals on "P2"
Charts
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Weekly chartsedit
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Year-end chartsedit
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References
edit- ^ Heaney, Gregory (2012-10-09). "Numbers - MellowHype : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2013-03-22.
- ^ "metacritic". www.metacritic.com. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
- ^ "MellowHype Numbers | Exclaim!".
- ^ Fairfax, Jesse (2012-10-19). "MellowHype (Hodgy Beats and Left Brain) - Numbers | Read Hip Hop Reviews, Rap Reviews & Hip Hop Album Reviews". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2013-03-22.
- ^ Sargent, Jordan (October 12, 2012). MellowHype: Numbers. Pitchfork.
- ^ 'Flash' Juon, Steve (October 16, 2012). MellowHype :: Numbers :: Odd Future. Rap Reviews.
- ^ "OFWGKTA__________: If Anyone Cares, This Is Our 'Press Release'". Oddfuture.tumblr.com. 2012-07-18. Retrieved 2013-03-22.
- ^ "OFWGKTA__________: Mellowhype 'La Bonita' . NUMBERS October 2nd!". Oddfuture.tumblr.com. 2012-07-18. Retrieved 2013-03-22.
- ^ "MellowHype – "La Bonita" Video Tomorrow! + iTunes Release". Odd Future Talk. 28 August 2012. Retrieved 2013-03-22.
- ^ Stream "Grill" on SoundCloud http://oddfuture.tumblr.com/post/32885664044/numbersbundle
- ^ "Mellowhype - Break". YouTube. 2012-11-27. Retrieved 2013-03-22.
- ^ Numbers - MellowHype | Album | AllMusic, retrieved 2024-12-08
- ^ Japal, Chayne (October 16, 2012). "MellowHype | Exclaim!".
- ^ Sargent, Jordan. "MellowHype: Numbers". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
- ^ CHART: CLUK Update 20.10.2012 (wk41). zobbel.de. Retrieved January 7, 2014.
- ^ "Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 1, 2014.
- ^ "Mellowhype Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved June 24, 2013.
- ^ "Mellowhype Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 24, 2013.
- ^ "Mellowhype Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 24, 2013.
- ^ "Mellowhype Chart History (Top Rap Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 24, 2013.
- ^ "Mellowhype Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums (Year-end) for Mellowhype. Retrieved June 24, 2013.