Jump to content

Numbers (MellowHype album)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Rtjfan (talk | contribs) at 20:52, 4 May 2016 (Track listing). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

Untitled
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]
Exclaim!(positive)[2]
HipHopDX[3]
Pitchfork(6.7/10)[4]
RapReviews(5/10)[5]

Numbers is the second and final studio album by American hip hop duo MellowHype. It was released on October 9, 2012.[6] This was their only release under a major label. The album also contains appearances from Odd Future members Frank Ocean, Mike G and Earl Sweatshirt. The album was briefly the number one rap album on iTunes, before being overtaken by The Heist by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis.

Singles

The album's first single, La Bonita, was released on July 18, 2012.[7] The full version of the track was released through iTunes on August 28, 2012, along with a music video on August 29, 2012.[8]

On October 4, 2012, the album's second single, "Grill", was released through Odd Future's official Soundcloud.[9] The music video for "Break" was released on November 27, 2012.[10]

Track listing

  • All songs are written and produced by Left Brain (Vyron Turner) and Hodgy Beats (Gerard Long), except where noted.
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Grill"  3:46
2."65/Breakfast"  6:54
3."Astro" (featuring Frank Ocean)
 4:21
4."NFWGJDSH"  3:08
5."La Bonita"  3:04
6."Beat"  3:35
7."Snare"LongHodgy Beats3:29
8."Untitled L" Left Brain4:14
9."LeFlair"  2:44
10."Monster"  3:30
11."666" (featuring Mike G)
3:26
12."P2" (featuring Earl Sweatshirt)
3:56
13."GNC"  3:56
14."Brain" Left Brain2:45
15."Under 2"LongHodgy Beats4:10
16."Break"  2:39
Notes
  • "Monster" contains additional production from Michael Einziger.
  • "Snare" contains background vocals from Chloe Clancy and Destiny Valadez.
  • "Unititled L" contains background vocals from L-Boy.
  • "Brain" contains additional production from Daniel Hardaway.

Personnel

  • MellowHype
  • Tyler, The Creator - Co-producer on "666"
  • Michael Einziger - Co-producer on "P2", drums on "Monster", guitar on "P2"
  • Chloe Clancy - Background vocals on "Snare"
  • Destiny Valadez - Background vocals on "Snare"
  • L-Boy - Background vocals on "Untitled L"
  • Daniel Hardaway - Trumpet on "Brain"
  • Frank Ocean - Guest vocals on "Astro"
  • Mike G - Guest vocals on "666"
  • Earl Sweatshirt - Guest vocals on "P2"

Charts

References

  1. ^ Heaney, Gregory (2012-10-09). "Numbers - MellowHype : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2013-03-22.
  2. ^ http://exclaim.ca/Reviews/HipHop/mellowhype-numbers
  3. ^ Fairfax, Jesse (2012-10-19). "MellowHype (Hodgy Beats and Left Brain) - Numbers | Read Hip Hop Reviews, Rap Reviews & Hip Hop Album Reviews". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2013-03-22.
  4. ^ Sargent, Jordan (October 12, 2012). MellowHype: Numbers. Pitchfork.
  5. ^ 'Flash' Juon, Steve (October 16, 2012). MellowHype :: Numbers :: Odd Future. Rap Reviews.
  6. ^ "OFWGKTA__________: If Anyone Cares, This Is Our 'Press Release'". Oddfuture.tumblr.com. 2012-07-18. Retrieved 2013-03-22.
  7. ^ "OFWGKTA__________: Mellowhype 'La Bonita' . NUMBERS October 2nd!". Oddfuture.tumblr.com. 2012-07-18. Retrieved 2013-03-22.
  8. ^ "MellowHype – "La Bonita" Video Tomorrow! + iTunes Release". Odd Future Talk. Retrieved 2013-03-22.
  9. ^ Stream "Grill" on Soundcloud http://oddfuture.tumblr.com/post/32885664044/numbersbundle
  10. ^ "Mellowhype - Break". YouTube. 2012-11-27. Retrieved 2013-03-22.
  11. ^ CHART: CLUK Update 20.10.2012 (wk41) (in German). zobbel.de. Retrieved January 7, 2014.
  12. ^ "Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 1, 2014.
  13. ^ "Mellowhype Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved June 24, 2013.
  14. ^ "Mellowhype Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 24, 2013.
  15. ^ "Mellowhype Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 24, 2013.
  16. ^ "Mellowhype Chart History (Top Rap Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 24, 2013.
  17. ^ "Mellowhype Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums (Year-end) for Mellowhype. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 24, 2013.