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== Critical reception ==
== Critical reception ==
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| MC = 67/100<ref name="MC">{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/music/jackman/jack-harlow|title=Jackman by Jack Harlow Reviews and Tracks|publisher=[[Metacritic]]|access-date=May 4, 2023}}</ref>
| MC = 63/100<ref name="MC">{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/music/jackman/jack-harlow|title=Jackman by Jack Harlow Reviews and Tracks|publisher=[[Metacritic]]|access-date=May 4, 2023}}</ref>
| rev1 = ''[[Clash (magazine)|Clash]]''
| rev1 = ''[[Clash (magazine)|Clash]]''
| rev1score = 8/10<ref name="clash">{{cite web |last=Murray |first=Robin |date=April 28, 2023 |title=Jack Harlow – Jackman |url=https://www.clashmusic.com/reviews/jack-harlow-jackman |website=Clash}}</ref>
| rev1score = 8/10<ref name="clash">{{cite web |last=Murray |first=Robin |date=April 28, 2023 |title=Jack Harlow – Jackman |url=https://www.clashmusic.com/reviews/jack-harlow-jackman |website=Clash}}</ref>
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''Jackman'' received generally favorable reviews from critics. At [[Metacritic]], it has an average score of 67 out of 100 based on 4 reviews.<ref name="MC"/>
''Jackman'' received generally favorable reviews from critics. At [[Metacritic]], it has an average score of 63 out of 100 based on 5 reviews.<ref name="MC"/>


Many critics praised Harlow's lyricism and authenticity. Noah Grant of ''[[HotNewHipHop]]'' wrote that "anybody who wanted something that felt extremely authentic from the rapper will be very pleased with the new release."<ref name="hotnewhiphop" /> Robin Murray of ''[[Clash (magazine)|Clash]]'' claimed that ''Jackman'' is Harlow's "best, most in-depth" album yet.<ref name="clash" /> Christopher Weingarten of ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' wrote that the album is "a step up in lyricism that shows that Harlow has much, much more to offer".<ref name="rollingstone">{{cite web |last=Weingarten |first=Christopher |date=April 28, 2023 |title=Jack Harlow Takes A Stab at Authenticity and A Step Towards Maturity on ‘Jackman’ |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/jack-harlow-jackman-1234724629/ |website=Rolling Stone}}</ref> In a review for ''[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]'', Heven Haile wrote that Harlow was "aiming for clarity" with "soft, expensive beats and cloyingly intimate storytelling."<ref name="pitchfork"/> On the other hand, Paul Attard of ''[[Slant Magazine]]'' pointed out that Harlow "operates in two contradictory modes: pedaling surface-level platitudes or going for easy humble brags."<ref name="slant">{{Cite web |last=Attard |first=Paul |date=May 1, 2023 |title=Jack Harlow Jackman Review: A Self-Conscious Attempt at Semi-Conscious Rap |url=https://www.slantmagazine.com/music/jack-harlow-jackman-album-review/ |website=Slant Magazine}}</ref>
Many critics praised Harlow's lyricism and authenticity. Noah Grant of ''[[HotNewHipHop]]'' wrote that "anybody who wanted something that felt extremely authentic from the rapper will be very pleased with the new release."<ref name="hotnewhiphop" /> Robin Murray of ''[[Clash (magazine)|Clash]]'' claimed that ''Jackman'' is Harlow's "best, most in-depth" album yet.<ref name="clash" /> Christopher Weingarten of ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' wrote that the album is "a step up in lyricism that shows that Harlow has much, much more to offer".<ref name="rollingstone">{{cite web |last=Weingarten |first=Christopher |date=April 28, 2023 |title=Jack Harlow Takes A Stab at Authenticity and A Step Towards Maturity on ‘Jackman’ |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/jack-harlow-jackman-1234724629/ |website=Rolling Stone}}</ref> In a review for ''[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]'', Heven Haile wrote that Harlow was "aiming for clarity" with "soft, expensive beats and cloyingly intimate storytelling."<ref name="pitchfork"/> On the other hand, Paul Attard of ''[[Slant Magazine]]'' pointed out that Harlow "operates in two contradictory modes: pedaling surface-level platitudes or going for easy humble brags."<ref name="slant">{{Cite web |last=Attard |first=Paul |date=May 1, 2023 |title=Jack Harlow Jackman Review: A Self-Conscious Attempt at Semi-Conscious Rap |url=https://www.slantmagazine.com/music/jack-harlow-jackman-album-review/ |website=Slant Magazine}}</ref>

Revision as of 23:08, 16 May 2023

Jackman.
Studio album by
Jack Harlow
ReleasedApril 28, 2023 (2023-04-28)
GenreHip hop
Length24:08
Label
Producer
  • BabeTruth
  • Boi-1da
  • Coop the Troop
  • DJ Dahi
  • FnZ
  • Gray Hawken
  • Goldy
  • J Cole
  • Jaysoul
  • Mario Luciano
  • Mike Wavvs
  • Niko
  • Rashad Thomas
  • Shy
  • Wallis Lane
Jack Harlow chronology
Come Home the Kids Miss You
(2022) 		Jackman.
(2023)
Singles from Jackman
  1. "They Don't Love It"
    Released: April 28, 2023

Jackman. is the third studio album by American rapper Jack Harlow. It was released on through Generation Now and Atlantic on April 28, 2023. Production on the album was handled by BabeTruth, Mike Wavvs, Jaysoul, Niko,J Cole, Wallis Lane, Goldy, Mario Luciano, Rashad Thomas, FnZ, DJ Dahi, Coop the Troop, Boi-1da, Gray Hawken, and Shy. It was supported by one single, "They Don't Love It", which was sent to Italian contemporary hit radio the same day that the album was released.[1] A hip hop album, it was mixed and engineered by Nickie Jon Pabón and mastered by Chris Athens, while Urban Wyatt created the album cover.[2]

Background

On April 26, 2023, without any previous implications, Harlow took to his social media accounts to announce the album, release date, and reveal its cover art.[3] The cover depicts Harlow shirtless, standing with his arms crossed in an alleyway beside trash cans in the Highlands neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky with a slightly washed-out filter.[4][5][6] A noticeable hoop is attached to a garage behind him.[7] The album is titled after Harlow's given first name, Jackman.[8] It arrived just a month ahead of his acting debut in a 2023 adaption of White Men Can't Jump.[9]

Music and lyrics

On "Common Ground", Harlow "addresses the ways in which some white rap fans have become cultural tourists who embrace and appropriate the hip-hop lifestyle while cloaked in privilege."[10] "Gang Gang Gang" is "a tale of how the best people in your life can grow up to become the worst people possible".[11] On "It Can't Be", he quiets "doubters who think his skin tone is the only reason for his success" and attributes it to "his tireless hustle, attention to detail and simple good-dude energy".[12] "Questions" is about "reflecting on his rise to stardom, and dealing with the responsibilities that come with fame".[13]

On the song "They Don't Love It", Harlow rapped "The hardest white boy since the one who rapped about vomit and sweaters", which is a statement that he is the best white rapper since Eminem. Fellow white rapper MGK dropped a freestyle and responded to Harlow, saying "I see why they call you Jackman/You jacked man's whole swag/Give Drake his flow back".

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic63/100[14]
Review scores
SourceRating
Clash8/10[11]
HotNewHipHop5/5[15]
Pitchfork6.4/10[2]
Slant Magazine[16]

Jackman received generally favorable reviews from critics. At Metacritic, it has an average score of 63 out of 100 based on 5 reviews.[14]

Many critics praised Harlow's lyricism and authenticity. Noah Grant of HotNewHipHop wrote that "anybody who wanted something that felt extremely authentic from the rapper will be very pleased with the new release."[15] Robin Murray of Clash claimed that Jackman is Harlow's "best, most in-depth" album yet.[11] Christopher Weingarten of Rolling Stone wrote that the album is "a step up in lyricism that shows that Harlow has much, much more to offer".[12] In a review for Pitchfork, Heven Haile wrote that Harlow was "aiming for clarity" with "soft, expensive beats and cloyingly intimate storytelling."[2] On the other hand, Paul Attard of Slant Magazine pointed out that Harlow "operates in two contradictory modes: pedaling surface-level platitudes or going for easy humble brags."[16]

Track listing

Jackman track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Common Ground"
  • BabeTruth
  • Mike Wavvs
  • Jaysoul
  • Niko
1:40
2."They Don't Love It"
Hollywood Cole1:53
3."Ambitious"
  • Harlow
  • Nima Jahanbin
  • Paimon Jahanbin
  • Goldy
  • Alice Sanderson
  • Keith Echols
  • Tony Miller
  • Wallis Lane
  • Goldy
2:52
4."Is That Ight?"
  • Harlow
  • Cole
  • Mario Dragio
  • Hollywood Cole
  • Mario Luciano
1:58
5."Gang Gang Gang"
Thomas2:49
6."Denver"
2:38
7."No Enhancers"
1:39
8."It Can't Be"
Thomas2:19
9."Blame on Me"
  • Boi-1da
  • Gray Hawken
  • BabeTruth
  • Hollywood Cole
4:01
10."Questions"
  • Harlow
  • Shy
Shy2:14
Total length:24:03


Notes

  • "Is That Ight?" features background vocals by Lauren Santi


Sample credits

  • "Common Ground" contains excerpts from "When Will I See You Again", written by Joi Marshall, Tonya Kelly and Diyelle Reed, as performed by Jade.
  • "They Don't Love It" contains excerpts from "Can't Live Without You", written by Timothy Wright, as performed by Connie Laverne.
  • "Ambitious" contains excerpts from "Living My Life Just for You", written by Alice Sanderson, Keith Echols and Tony Miller, as performed by 7th Wonder.
  • "Gang Gang Gang" contains excerpts from "Baby Lulu", written by Timothy Gane and Lætitia Sadier, as performed by Stereolab.
  • "Denver" contains excerpts from "Do You Know", written and performed by Douglas Penn.
  • "It Can't Be" contains excerpts from "I Love You Dawn", written and performed by Bill Withers.
  • "Blame on Me" contains excerpts from "Blame", written by Ryan Hawken, as performed by Gray Hawken.

Charts

Chart performance for Jackman
Chart (2023) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[17] 11
Australian Hip Hop/R&B Albums (ARIA)[18] 3
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[19] 27
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[20] 28
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[21] 170
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[22] 9
Danish Albums (Hitlisten)[23] 15
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[24] 12
Finnish Albums (Suomen virallinen lista)[25] 29
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[26] 78
Irish Albums (OCC)[27] 20
Lithuanian Albums (AGATA)[28] 15
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[29] 8
Norwegian Albums (VG-lista)[30] 23
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[31] 17
UK Albums (OCC)[32] 32
US Billboard 200[33] 8

References

  1. ^ Tenaglia, Raffaella. "JACK HARLOW "They Don't Love It" | (Radio Date: 28/04/2023)". radiodate.it (in Italian). Archived from the original on April 28, 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c Strauss, Matthew (May 10, 2022). "Jack Harlow: Come Home the Kids Miss You Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  3. ^ Garcia, Thania (April 26, 2023). "Jack Harlow Reveals Third Album 'Jackman' Is Arriving This Week". Variety. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  4. ^ "Where was Jack Harlow's album cover taken in Louisville?". whas11.com. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  5. ^ Paul, Larisha (April 26, 2023). "Jack Harlow Sets Release Date for Third Album 'Jackman'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  6. ^ Kaufman, Gil (April 26, 2023). "Jack Harlow's 'Jackman.' Album Is Just Days Away". Billboard. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  7. ^ Ellington, Andre (April 26, 2023). "Jack Harlow dropping new album 'Jackman' this week". HipHopDX. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  8. ^ "Jack Harlow Announces New Album Jackman". Spin. April 26, 2023. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  9. ^ Deville, Chris (April 26, 2023). "Jack Harlow Announces New Album Jackman Out This Friday". Stereogum. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  10. ^ Espinoza, Joshua (April 29, 2023). "Jack Harlow Tackles White Privilege and Cultural Tourism in Hip-Hop on 'Common Ground' Track". Complex.
  11. ^ a b c Murray, Robin (April 28, 2023). "Jack Harlow – Jackman". Clash.
  12. ^ a b Weingarten, Christopher (April 28, 2023). "Jack Harlow Takes A Stab at Authenticity and A Step Towards Maturity on 'Jackman'". Rolling Stone.
  13. ^ Gonzalez, Alex (April 28, 2023). "Jack Harlow Still Has Several 'Questions' As He Copes With Stardom". Uproxx.
  14. ^ a b "Jackman by Jack Harlow Reviews and Tracks". Metacritic. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  15. ^ a b Grant, Noah (April 28, 2023). "Jack Harlow Releases New Album, Jackman". HotNewHipHop.
  16. ^ a b Attard, Paul (May 1, 2023). "Jack Harlow Jackman Review: A Self-Conscious Attempt at Semi-Conscious Rap". Slant Magazine.
  17. ^ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. May 8, 2023. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  18. ^ "ARIA Top 40 Hip Hop/R&B Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. May 8, 2023. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  19. ^ "Austriancharts.at – Jack Harlow – Jackman." (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  20. ^ "Ultratop.be – Jack Harlow – Jackman." (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  21. ^ "Ultratop.be – Jack Harlow – Jackman." (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  22. ^ "Billboard Canadian Albums: Week of May 13, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  23. ^ "Hitlisten.NU – Album Top-40 Uge 18, 2023". Hitlisten. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  24. ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Jack Harlow – Jackman." (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
  25. ^ "Albumit 18/2023" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  26. ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Jack Harlow – Jackman." (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  27. ^ "Official Irish Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  28. ^ "2023 18-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. May 5, 2023. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  29. ^ "NZ Top 40 Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. May 8, 2023. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
  30. ^ "Album 2023 uke 18". VG-lista. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
  31. ^ "Swisscharts.com – Jack Harlow – Jackman.". Hung Medien. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  32. ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  33. ^ "Morgan Wallen's 'One Thing at a Time' Rules Billboard 200 for Ninth Week". Billboard. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
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