The Manuscript | ||||
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Released | June 8, 2017 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 15:54 | |||
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Source | Rating |
HipHopDX | 3.8/5 [1] |
The Manuscript is the third extended play (EP) by American rapper Vic Mensa. It was released on June 8, 2017, by Roc Nation and Capitol Records. The EP features guest appearances from Mr. Hudson and Pusha T. [2] All songs excluding "Almost There" featuring Mr Hudson were later included in The Autobiography , released subsequently shortly after The Manuscript on July 28, 2017.
Credits adapted from Tidal. [3]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Almost There" (featuring Mr Hudson) | No I.D. | 3:27 | |
2. | "OMG" (featuring Pusha T) |
| Williams | 3:50 |
3. | "Rollin' Like a Stoner" |
| 3:15 | |
4. | "Rage" |
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| 5:19 |
Total length: | 15:54 |
Notes
Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard) [4] | 25 |
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