The Hybrid is the debut studio album by American rapper Danny Brown, released March 16, 2010.

The Hybrid
Studio album by
ReleasedMarch 16, 2010 (2010-03-16)
Recorded2009–2010
GenreAlternative hip hop
Length46:38
Label
  • Rappers I Know
  • Hybrid Music (Deluxe Edition)
Producer
Danny Brown chronology
Detroit State of Mind 4
(2010)
The Hybrid
(2010)
Hawaiian Snow
(2010)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Pitchfork7.6/10[1]
PopMatters[2]
RapReviews8.5/10[3]

Background

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The album, which was preceded by a number of free mixtapes, was also released as a free download, by Washington, DC record label Rappers I Know. The label later published the album on vinyl.[4] A deluxe edition of the album was released for sale on Amazon on January 18, 2011,[5] and later on iTunes on February 8, 2011,[6] via Hybrid Music.

Reception

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This music collective is what led Fool's Gold founder Nick Catchdubs, to sign Danny Brown to his indie record label. The album received critical acclaim, with critics highly praising Brown's unique rapping style and the album's production.

Track listing

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No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Greatest Rapper Ever"Quelle2:48
2."Need Another Drink"Mainframe2:54
3."New Era"Nick Speed4:53
4."Exotic" (featuring Dopehead)Danny!2:21
5."I'm Out"Chuck Inglish2:53
6."Re-Up"Quelle2:09
7."Nowhere 2 Go"Denmark Vessey2:56
8."Shootin' Moves"Frank Dukes2:45
9."The Nana Song"Danny!2:33
10."Guitar Solo"Quelle3:44
11."White Stripes"Quelle2:29
12."Juno"Mosel2:14
13."Thank God"Mosel2:51
14."Drinks on Me"Quelle3:03
15."Generation Rx"14KT3:10
16."S.O.S"Slopfunkdust2:54
Total length:46:38
Bonus tracks
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
17."Cartier"14KT3:04
18."Great Granddad"Beat Butcha3:08
19."Lincoln Continental"brandUn DeShay2:58
Total length:55:48

References

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  1. ^ Douglas, Martin (October 20, 2010). "Danny Brown: The Hybrid". Pitchfork. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
  2. ^ Martin, Andrew (April 7, 2010). "Danny Brown: The Hybrid". PopMatters. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
  3. ^ Taylor, Patrick (November 16, 2010). "Danny Brown :: The Hybrid :: Rappers I Know". www.rapreviews.com. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
  4. ^ "The Hybrid, by Danny Brown". FWMJ's Rappers I Know. Bandcamp. March 16, 2010. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
  5. ^ Danny Brown, The Hybrid, retrieved 2016-08-02
  6. ^ The Hybrid (Deluxe Edition) by Danny Brown, iTunes, February 8, 2011, retrieved March 19, 2019
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