Pieces_of_a_Man_(Mick_Jenkins_album)

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Pieces of a Man (Mick Jenkins album)

2018 studio album by Mick Jenkins

For the Gil Scott-Heron album, see Pieces of a Man. For the AZ album, see Pieces of a Man (AZ album). For the UK band, see Pieces of a Man (band). For other uses, see Pieces of a Man (disambiguation).

Pieces of a Man is the second studio album by American rapper Mick Jenkins, released on October 26, 2018, via Free Nation/Cinematic Music Group.[2]

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Background

The album's production came from multiple contributors such as THEMpeople, Black Milk, Dee Lilly, BadBadNotGood, Kaytranada, OV, Ben Hixon, STLNDRMS, Nez & Rio, and Ahwlee, among others. The album features guest appearances from Ghostface Killah, Julien Bell, Michael Anthony, Ben Hixon and Corinne Bailey Rae.[2] Pieces of a Man also prominently pays homage to Gil Scott-Heron's 1971 debut studio album, Pieces of a Man.

Singles

The album's release was preceded by two promotional singles: "Bruce Banner"[3] and "What Am I To Do"[4] on August 6 and 26, respectively. The album's first single, "Understood" was released on October 12, 2018, preceded its visuals the day before.[5] The second single "Padded Locks" featuring veteran Wu-Tang Clan member Ghostface Killah was released on October 21, 2018.[6]

Critical reception

Trey Alston of Highsnobiety gave the album four-and-a-half stars out of five, saying, “Pieces of A Man is at its strongest when it goes full in on that mesmerizingly simple urbane aesthetic, with Jenkins riding the wave with a relaxed nod and making good on his promise to deliver the most authentic experience possible.”

Track listing

Credits adapted from Bandcamp and Tidal.

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All tracks are written by Mick Jenkins

References

  1. [1]
    "Mick Jenkins Makes an Ambitious Leap on 'Pieces of a Man'". Djbooth.net.
  2. [2]
    "Mick Jenkins Drops "Pieces Of A Man" LP". HipHopDX.com. 25 October 2018. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
  3. [3]
    "Mick Jenkins announces new album, shares "Bruce Banner"". Thefader.com.
  4. [4]
    "Mick Jenkins - "What Am I To Do"". Stereogum/com. 27 August 2018.
  5. [5]
    "Mick Jenkins - "Understood" (Prod. Kaytranada)". Stereogum.com. 12 October 2018.
  6. [6]
    "Mick Jenkins & Ghostface Killah Spread The Message On "Padded Locks"". Hotnewhiphop.com. 22 October 2018.
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