Humble Beast

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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

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.

Background

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  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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