25 (G Herbo album) explained

25
Type:studio
Artist:G Herbo
Cover:G Herbo - 25.png
Genre:Trap
Length:57:24
Label:
Producer:
Prev Title:PTSD
Prev Year:2020
Next Title:Survivor's Remorse
Next Year:2022

25 is the fourth studio album by American rapper G Herbo. It was released on July 2, 2021, by Machine Entertainment and Republic Records. The album contains guest appearances from Polo G, Lil Tjay, 21 Savage, the Kid Laroi, Gunna, G Herbo's son Yosohn, and Rowdy Rebel. Production was handled by Southside, Ramsey Beatz, Chase Davis, Daniel Ivy, Hitmaka, SkipOnDaBeat, Turbo, Dougie on the Beat, Don Cannon, Tay Keith, Luca Vialli, Jake One, Hollywood Cole, and DeAvonte Kimble. The album serves as the follow-up to G Herbo's previous album, PTSD (2020). It was supported by three singles, "Statement", "Really Like That", and "Break Yoself", all of which are included as bonus tracks on the album. The album's title comes from G Herbo being 25 years old at the time of its release, and the death of a friend a week prior to his 25th birthday.[1]

Background

The album is named after G Herbo's age at the time, 25. The title and number are important to him because his brother and fellow rapper, Gregory Jackson, known professionally as Lil Greg, died on January 28, exactly one week before he turned 25 years old on February 4. Comparing the album to his previous album, PTSD (2020), G Herbo stated that 25 sees him "in a different headspace" and he is "telling the story of where I am now and where I come from turning 25 years old".[2] On the album, he "digs deep and speaks about his upbringing, his losses, his troubles, and his come-up in the rap game".[3] He is also "celebrating his 25th year around the sun and reflecting on everything he's learned along the way".[4] HipHopDX said G Herbo "harnesses the pain and transforms it into heartfelt trap ballads".[5]

Release and promotion

On June 25, 2021, G Herbo announced the album along with its cover art and release date through a trailer video, while the tracklist also got leaked.[6] He revealed the tracklist on June 30, 2021.[7]

Singles

The lead single of the album, "Statement", was released on December 18, 2020.[8] "Really Like That" and "Break Yoself" were released as the dual second singles on March 5, 2021.[9] The singles are the last three tracks of the album in order.

Commercial performance

25 debuted at number five on the US Billboard 200, earning 46,000 album-equivalent units and becoming G Herbo's second top 10 and highest-charting album.[10]

Track listing

Notes

Charts

Year-end charts

Chart (2021)! scope="col"
Position
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[12] 90

Notes and References

  1. Web site: G Herbo Recruits Polo G, 21 Savage & Gunna For New Album '25': Stream It Now. Aderoju. Darlene. Billboard. July 2, 2021. July 2, 2021.
  2. Web site: G Herbo's Life at 25. Gee. Andre. Complex. July 1, 2021. July 2, 2021.
  3. Web site: G Herbo Shares "25" Album Ft. Gunna, Polo G, 21 Savage, Rowdy Rebel. Marie. Erika. HotNewHipHop. July 2, 2021. July 2, 2021.
  4. Web site: G Herbo Drops New Album 25 Featuring 21 Savage, Polo G, Gunna: Stream. Corcoran. Nina. Consequence. July 2, 2021. July 2, 2021.
  5. Web site: New Music Friday - New Albums From G Herbo, Yungeen Ace, Fatboi Sharif + Roper Williams, YN Jay + More. Brake. David Aaron. HipHopDX. July 2, 2021. July 2, 2021.
  6. Web site: G Herbo Announces '25' Album: 'I Feel Like I'm at the Top of My Game'. Clark. Trent. HipHopDX. June 26, 2021. July 2, 2021.
  7. Web site: Listen to G Herbo's New Album '25' f/ 21 Savage, Gunna, Polo G, and More. Rose. Jordan. Complex. July 2, 2021. July 2, 2021.
  8. Web site: G Herbo makes a "Statement" in new video. Powell. Jon. Revolt. December 18, 2020. July 2, 2021.
  9. Web site: G Herbo shares new songs "Really Like That" and "Break Yoself". Darville. Jordan. The Fader. March 5, 2021. July 2, 2021.
  10. Web site: Olivia Rodrigo's 'Sour' Jumps Back to No. 1 for Third Week Atop Billboard 200 Chart. Billboard. Caulfield. Keith. July 11, 2021. July 12, 2021.
  11. — Web site: i don't wanna die & demands w. southside @nolimitherbo @808mafiaboss 2️⃣5️⃣. https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/cubeatz/2609137175412101579 . 2021-12-25 . registration. Instagram. @cubeatz. July 2, 2021. July 3, 2021.
    — Web site: 25 out now # 3 me & @chasedavisonthebeatyeah went crazy!!!. https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/ozonthetrack/2608676511134110079_2608676506033745203 . 2021-12-25 . registration. Instagram. Oz on the track. July 2, 2021. July 3, 2021.
    — Web site: @nolimitherbo T.O.P. Ft. @21savage PRODUCED BY @hitmaka @skipondabeat and Me! OUT NOW!. https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/crisissmart/2609230372452253438_2609229485850916350 . 2021-12-25 . registration. Instagram. CRIS SERRANO. July 2, 2021. July 3, 2021.
    — Web site: trenches know my name. https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/henney808mafia/2608701550409920599 . 2021-12-25 . registration. Instagram. henney. July 2, 2021. July 11, 2021.
    — Web site: @nolimitherbo "Pray 4 my enemies" w @808mafiaboss. https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/shottieprod/2608738237961989063_2608738233473892417 . 2021-12-25 . registration. Instagram. SHOTTIE. July 2, 2021. July 3, 2021.
    — Web site: STATEMENT. @nolimitherbo produced by me and the @808mafiaboss. out everywhere. COLE YOU STUPID ‍♂️. https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/_hollywoodcole/2467029129168384978 . 2021-12-25 . registration. Instagram. "COLE YOU STUPID!". December 18, 2020. July 3, 2021.
  12. Web site: Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2021. Billboard. December 4, 2021.

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