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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.
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]
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]
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]
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]
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 What was once the hottest subgenre now sounds like outdated craze, which is perhaps why Lil Herb went for a strategic rebrand just over a year ago.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]
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]
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" |
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| 3:33 |
26. | "Shook" |
| Thelonious Martin | 3:52 |
27. | "Everything (Remix)" (featuring Lil Uzi Vert and Chance the Rapper) |
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| 3:34 |
Total length: | 97:53 |
Notes
Sample credits
Credits adapted from the album's liner notes. [21]
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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 |
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