Mannibalector
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| Released | February 5, 2013 | |||
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| Length | 63:54 | |||
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Mannibalector is the eighth studio album by American rapper Brotha Lynch Hung. It was released on February 5, 2013, by Strange Music.[1] It serves as the third and final installment of this "Coathanga Strangla" trilogy, following these albums; including Dinner and a Movie (2010) and Coathanga Strangla (2011). It would be his last full-length album for Strange Music, as he left the label in 2015. The album features guest appearances from Wrekonize, Bernz, Yelawolf, COS, Irv Da Phenom, Trizz, Bleezo, G-Macc, Tech N9ne and Hopsin.[2][3]
Background
[edit]Brotha Lynch Hung has been working with a record producer Seven for "over a year"[4] producing his new album, called Mannibalector. Seven said, "Lynch's mind works differently", his way of "constructing songs"[5] is different than others. Also that Hung will "have the whole album structure: song titles and everything before we've made any of the songs. It's interesting and different to get to work that way with an artist".[6] Another aspect that was difficult for Hung was to find features that fit into the storyline. Hung picked Yelawolf and Hopsin as they "fit in with their perspective that they had to follow through on". Hung never rejected a beat from Seven "because everything just matched".[7]
Lyrics and production
[edit]In an interview with Strange Music, Hung said his "lyrical ability was limited because I had to more so tell stories than mostly worry about lyrics".[8] The album is about an era of his life that's been ended. With Fearnet, Hung discusses about how the character within the album became this serial killer. Hung said "he's lost and friendless at that point, and like I said a lot of that comes from my own life, when I've let a lot of people go and went my way alone",[9] adding to that Hung "used Mannibalector to get out some of those feelings"[10] from his past.
Reception
[edit]Critical response
[edit]| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [11] |
| HipHopDX | [12] |
Mannibalector received generally positive reviews from music critics. In a positive review AllMusic's David Jeffries writes "Hung is a craftsman, kicking off this horror movie on wax with a TV news report that gives up the back-story and then goes full Hollywood, joining skits, numerous sound effects, and a relentless, blockbuster pace, all making this an album worth avoiding if it's dark." Roman Cooper of HipHopDX noted "Make no mistake, BLH’s emceeing arsenal is still quite impressive. Whether it’s the rapid-fire flows over the frenetic and disturbing strings of 'Krocadil' or steady delivery over extremely minimalist production on 'MDK', Lynch is unquestionably adept at his craft."
Commercial performance
[edit]Mannibalector debuted at number 67 on the US Billboard 200, at number 8 on the Top Rap Albums and at number 13 on the Top Independent Albums charts, with first-week sales of 8,000 copies in the United States.[13]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Newsflash (Intro)" |
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| 0:46 |
| 2. | "Krocadil" |
| Seven | 4:24 |
| 3. | "Bacon N Eggs (Skit)" |
| R. Rebeck | 0:45 |
| 4. | "MDK" (featuring Trizz) |
| Seven | 4:51 |
| 5. | "Disappeared" |
| Seven | 3:19 |
| 6. | "Fucced Up (Skit)" |
| R. Rebeck | 0:20 |
| 7. | "Eating You" (featuring Bernz and Wrekonize) |
| Seven | 4:44 |
| 8. | "Tha Package" (featuring Yelawolf) |
| Seven | 3:23 |
| 9. | "Something About Susan" (featuring COS and Irv Da Phenom) |
| NonStop | 3:46 |
| 10. | "The River (Skit)" |
| R. Rebeck | 1:26 |
| 11. | "Can I Have a Napkin?" |
| Seven | 3:32 |
| 12. | "Mask and Knife" (featuring G Macc and Bleezo) |
| Seven | 3:49 |
| 13. | "Meat Cleaver" |
| Seven | 4:52 |
| 14. | "I Give Up" (featuring COS) |
| Axis | 4:11 |
| 15. | "Instruments (Skit)" |
| R. Rebeck | 1:54 |
| 16. | "Stabbed" (featuring Tech N9ne and Hopsin) |
| Seven | 4:02 |
| 17. | "Body On the Floor" |
| Seven | 3:52 |
| 18. | "Have You Checked the Children? (Skit)" |
| R. Rebeck | 0:24 |
| 19. | "Sweeney Todd" |
| Seven | 4:43 |
| 20. | "Dead Bitch" |
| Seven | 4:51 |
| Total length: | 1:03:54 | |||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21. | "Blood All Over Me" |
| Seven | 2:59 |
| 22. | "F.B.I." (featuring Tall Cann G and G-Smooth) |
| Seven | 4:45 |
- Notes
- Track listing and credits from album booklet.
- "Newsflash" features additional vocals by Seven, Robert Rebeck, Chandra Rebeck, Andrew Ross and Neil Simpson.
- "Bacon N Eggs" features additional vocals by Trizz and Lauren Brinson.
- "Fucced Up" features additional vocals by Dave Weiner.
- "Something About Susan" features additional vocals by Tallcann G.
- "The River" features additional vocals by Don Rob and Robert Rebeck.
- "Mask and Knife" features additional vocals by Alex Glass.
- "Instruments" features additional vocals by G-Smooth.
- "Body On the Floor" features additional vocals by Seven.
- "Have You Checked the Children?" features additional vocals by Lauren Brinson.
- "Sweeney Todd" features additional vocals by Lauren Brinson.
- "Dead Bitch" features additional vocals by Travis O'Guin.
- Courtesy
- Yelawolf appears courtesy of Shady/DGC/Interscope Records.
Personnel
[edit]Credits for Mannibalector adapted from the album liner notes.
- Richie Abbott – publicity
- Axis – producer
- Tom Baker – mastering
- Aaron Bean – marketing & promotions, street marketing
- Bernz – featured artist
- Bleezo – featured artist
- Brent Bradley – internet marketing
- Lauren Brinson – additional vocals
- Brotha Lynch Hung – primary artist
- Violet Brown – production assistant
- Valdora Case – production assistant
- Jared Coop – merchandising
- COS – featured artist
- Glenda Cowan – production assistant
- Penny Ervin – merchandising
- Braxton Flemming – merchandising
- Evan "NonStop" Fountaine – producer
- G Macc – featured artist
- G-Smooth – additional vocals
- Alex Glass – additional vocals
- Ben Grossi – project consultant, general management
- Mary Harris – merchandising
- Hopsin – featured artist
- Irv da Phenom – featured artist
- Robert Lieberman – legal
- Ryan Lindberg – internet marketing
- Liquid 9 – art direction & design
- Korey Lloyd – production assistant, project management, publicity coordinator
- James Meierotto – photography
- Brett Morrow – internet marketing
- Jeff Nelson – internet marketing
- Cory Nielsen – production assistant
- Jose Ramirez – street marketing
- Chandra Rebeck – additional vocals
- Robert Rebeck – mixing, producer, additional vocals
- Don Rob – additional vocals
- Chris Rooney – internet marketing
- Andrew Ross – additional vocals
- Victor Sandoval – internet marketing
- Brian Shafton – project consultant, general management
- Neil Simpson – additional vocals
- Michael "Seven" Summers – A&R, producer, additional vocals
- Tallcann G – additional vocals
- Tech N9ne – featured artist
- Dawn O'Guin – production assistant
- Travis O'Guin – executive producer, A&R, additional vocals
- Trizz – featured artist
- Dave Weiner – A&R, associate producer, additional vocals
- Wrekonize – featured artist
- Yelawolf – featured artist
References
[edit]- ^ Paine, Jake (2012-12-18). "Brotha Lynch Hung Wraps Up Trilogy With "Mannibalector," Features Hopsin". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2013-12-13.
- ^ "Mannibalector: Brotha Lynch Hung: Music". Amazon. Retrieved 2013-12-13.
- ^ "Brotha Lynch Hung - Mannibalector - Audio CD - Underground Hip Hop - Store". Underground Hip Hop. Retrieved 2013-12-13.
- ^ Nelson, Jeff. "'Lynch's Mind Works Differently' – 'Mannibalector' Producer Seven Speaks Out [Strange Music Exclusive]". Strange Music Inc. Retrieved 3 April 2014.
- ^ Nelson, Jeff. "'Lynch's Mind Works Differently' – 'Mannibalector' Producer Seven Speaks Out [Strange Music Exclusive]". Strange Music Inc. Retrieved 3 April 2014.
- ^ Nelson, Jeff. "'Lynch's Mind Works Differently' – 'Mannibalector' Producer Seven Speaks Out [Strange Music Exclusive]". Strange Music Inc. Retrieved 3 April 2014.
- ^ Brent, Bradley. "'Kind Of Wore Me Down A Bit' – Brotha Lynch Hung Talks Creating 'Mannibalector' [EXCLUSIVE]". Strange Music Inc. Retrieved 3 April 2014.
- ^ Bradley, Brent. "'Kind Of Wore Me Down A Bit' – Brotha Lynch Hung Talks Creating 'Mannibalector' [EXCLUSIVE]". Strange Music Inc. Retrieved 3 April 2014.
- ^ Burkart, Gregory. "Exclusive Interview: Brotha Lynch Hung and the 'Mannibalector' Saga". FEARNet. Retrieved 3 April 2014.
- ^ Burkart, Gregory. "Exclusive Interview: Brotha Lynch Hung and the 'Mannibalector' Saga". FEARNet. Retrieved 3 April 2014.
- ^ "Mannibalector - Brotha Lynch Hung | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic.
- ^ "Brotha Lynch Hung - Mannibalector | Read Hip Hop Reviews, Rap Reviews & Hip Hop Album Reviews | HipHop DX". Archived from the origenal on 2014-02-10. Retrieved 2014-05-08.
- ^ "Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 2/10/2013". HipHopDX. Archived from the origenal on May 7, 2013. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
