# Humble Beast

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***Humble Beast*** is the debut album by American rapper [G Herbo](/source/G_Herbo). It was released on September 22, 2017, by Machine Entertainment Group, 150 Dream Team, [Cinematic Music Group](/source/Cinematic_Music_Group) and [RED Distribution](/source/RED_Distribution), serving as his first commercial release with Cinematic and RED.[1] The album features production from [Da Internz](/source/Da_Internz), [Southside](/source/Southside_(record_producer)), C-Sick and DJ Ron, among others.[2] It features guest appearances from American rappers [Lil Uzi Vert](/source/Lil_Uzi_Vert), [Bump J](/source/Bump_J), [Lil Bibby](/source/Lil_Bibby), [Lil Yachty](/source/Lil_Yachty) and [Jeremih](/source/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](/source/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](/source/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](/source/Promotional_recording#Promo_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

Scott Glaysher of *[HipHopDX](/source/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](/source/Pitchfork_(website))* 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](/source/XXL_(magazine))* 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](/source/Billboard_200) chart, earning 20,000 [album-equivalent units](/source/Album-equivalent_unit) (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](/source/Top_R%26B/Hip-Hop_Albums) chart.[20]

## Track listing

Credits adapted from the album's liner notes and [BMI](/source/Broadcast_Music,_Inc.).[21][22]

**Notes**

- signifies a co-[producer](/source/Record_producer)
- signifies an additional producer
- signifies an uncredited co-producer or co-writer[23][24][25]

**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](/source/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

## References

1. ["Humble Beast by G Herbo"](https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/humble-beast/id1276346306). [Apple Music](/source/Apple_Music). Retrieved September 1, 2017.[dead link]

1. Berry, Peter A. (August 25, 2017). ["G Herbo Finally Has a Release Date for 'Humble Beast' Album"](http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2017/08/g-herbo-has-release-date-for-humble-beast-album/). [XXL](/source/XXL_(magazine)). Retrieved August 31, 2017.

1. Weinstein, Max (June 15, 2017). ["G Herbo Drops "Red Snow," the Lead Single Off Debut Album 'Humble Beast'"](http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2017/06/g-herbo-red-snow-video-humble-beast-cover/). XXL. Retrieved August 31, 2017.

1. ["G Herbo Drops 'Strictly 4 My Fans 2'"](http://kollegekidd.com/news/g-herbo-drops-strictly-4-my-fans-2/). Kollege Kidd. September 15, 2017. Retrieved September 15, 2017.

1. ["G Herbo Announces Deluxe Edition of 'Humble Beast'"](http://www.fashionably-early.com/2018/01/25/g-herbo-announces-deluxe-edition-of-humble-beast/). *Fashionably-Early*. January 25, 2018. Retrieved February 14, 2018.

1. ["HUMBLE BEAST DELUXE EDITION 2.16.18"](https://twitter.com/gherbo/status/961983382493257734). *[Twitter](/source/Twitter)*. Retrieved February 14, 2018.

1. ["Humble Beast (Deluxe) by G Herbo"](https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/humble-beast-deluxe/1346181505). Apple Music. Retrieved February 15, 2018.[dead link]

1. ["Red Snow - Single by G Herbo"](https://archive.today/20170922080727/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/red-snow-single/id1246956089). Apple Music. Archived from [the original](https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/red-snow-single/id1246956089) on September 22, 2017. Retrieved August 31, 2017.

1. ["I Like - Single by G Herbo"](https://archive.today/20170922081030/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/i-like-single/id1270805473). Apple Music. Archived from [the original](https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/i-like-single/id1270805473) on September 22, 2017. Retrieved August 31, 2017.

1. ["Everything - Single by G Herbo"](https://archive.today/20170922081247/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/everything-single/id1274668452). Apple Music. Archived from [the original](https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/everything-single/id1274668452) on September 22, 2017. Retrieved August 31, 2017.

1. ["G-Herbo Reloads 'Humble Beast' Album With New Track "Shook""](https://www.vibe.com/2018/01/g-herbo-shook-humble-beast-reloaded/). [Vibe](/source/Vibe_(magazine)). January 23, 2018. Retrieved February 11, 2018.

1. ["G Herbo Readies Deluxe Edition 'Humble Beast' With "Shook" (Video)"](https://www.vibe.com/2018/01/g-herbo-shook/). Vibe. January 25, 2018. Retrieved February 11, 2018.

1. Maicki, Salvatore (February 14, 2018). ["Preview G Herbo's "Everything" remix with Chance the Rapper"](http://www.thefader.com/2018/02/14/preview-g-herbos-everything-remix-with-chance-the-rapper). [The Fader](/source/The_Fader). Retrieved February 14, 2018.

1. Darville, Jordan (February 15, 2018). ["Chance The Rapper guests on G Herbo and Lil Uzi Vert's "Everything""](http://www.thefader.com/2018/02/15/g-herbo-lil-uzi-vert-chance-the-rapper-everything). The Fader. Retrieved February 15, 2018.

1. Glaysher, Scott (September 27, 2017). ["Review: G Herbo Shows Maturity & Musical Progression On "Humble Beast""](https://hiphopdx.com/reviews/id.2986/title.review-g-herbo-displays-maturity-musical-progression-on-humble-beast). *[HipHopDX](/source/HipHopDX)*. Retrieved September 30, 2017.

1. Lyons, Patrick (September 25, 2017). ["G Herbo's "Humble Beast" (Review)"](https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/87023-g-herbos-humble-beast-review-news). *HotNewHipHop*. Retrieved September 25, 2017.

1. Drake, David (September 25, 2017). ["G Herbo: Humble Beast Album Review"](https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/humble-beast/). *[Pitchfork](/source/Pitchfork_(website))*. Retrieved September 25, 2017.

1. Preezy (September 28, 2017). ["G Herbo Speaks to the Heart of the Streets With 'Humble Beast' Album"](http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/reviews/2017/09/g-herbo-humble-beast-album-review/). *[XXL](/source/XXL_(magazine))*. Retrieved September 29, 2017.

1. Kyle Eustice (August 6, 2018). ["Hip Hop Album Sales: Drake Keeps Hitting Milestones As "Scorpion" Stays At No. 1 for 5th Straight Week"](https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.47926/title.hip-hop-album-sales-drake-keeps-hitting-milestones-as-scorpion-stays-at-no-1-for-5th-straight-week#). *[HipHopDX](/source/HipHopDX)*. Retrieved March 1, 2020.

1. ["G Herbo Chart History - Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums"](https://www.billboard.com/artist/g-herbo/chart-history/blp/). *Billboard*. Retrieved October 3, 2017.

1. *Humble Beast* (CD liner). [Cinematic Music Group](/source/Cinematic_Music_Group)

1. ["BMI | Repertoire Search"](http://repertoire.bmi.com/Catalog.aspx?detail=writerid&page=1&fromrow=1&torow=25&keyid=1676395&subid=0). [BMI](/source/Broadcast_Music,_Inc.). Select "TITLE", type "Song" in the search engine, and click "Search". Retrieved July 14, 2018.

1. ["G Herbo feat Uzi Vert and Chance the Rapper "Everything" Produced by @808mafiaboss x @jakeuno"](https://www.instagram.com/p/BfKWn5hjCwS/). [Instagram](/source/Instagram). Retrieved February 16, 2018.

1. ["Make sure you pick up that @nolimitherbo #HumbleBeast Deluxe Edition #Sins Produced by @streetrunnermusic x @realkillat ..."](https://www.instagram.com/p/BfPMHaAgP_v/). Instagram. Retrieved February 19, 2018.

1. [""HUMBLE BEAST" ( DELUXE EDITION) @nolimitherbo - "NEVER CARED" | Produced By @jungleboybeats x @djmilticket773 ..."](https://www.instagram.com/p/BfPvGudlnqQ/). Instagram. Retrieved February 16, 2018.

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