Emmanuel (EP) explained
Emmanuel |
Cover: | Ameer Vann - Emmanuel.png |
Type: | EP |
Artist: | Ameer Vann |
Recorded: | 2018–19 |
Genre: | Hip hop |
Length: | 16:36 |
Prev Title: | Ameer Vann EP |
Prev Year: | 2013 |
Next Title: | Slime in the Ice Machine
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Next Year: | 2023 |
Emmanuel (stylized in all caps) is the second extended play (EP) by American rapper Ameer Vann. It was released on September 18, 2019, by Winston Wolf, LLC and The Orchard.[1] The EP is his first solo release since his departure from Brockhampton following sexual misconduct allegations in 2018.[2]
Release and promotion
On September 16, 2019, Vann posted on Instagram himself and a billboard with the album cover, the text reading "AMEER VANN AVAILABLE NOW EMMANUEL".[3] The EP was released at midnight for each time zone respectively, with New Zealand being the first.[4] On September 18, 2019, Vann released the music video for the title track, "Emmanuel".[5] More music videos were released for the tracks "Los Angeles"[6] and "Glock 19"[7] on October 1, 2019 and December 17, 2019, respectively.
Critical reception
The album received positive reviews from NME[8] and HotNewHipHop,[9] while Popdust gave a negative review calling the album "self-loathing" and labeling Vann as an unrepentant misogynist.[10]
Track listing
Samples
- "Pop Trunk" contains vocal samples by Pimp C from "International Player’s Anthem (I Choose You)" by UGK.
Notes and References
- Web site: Ex-Brockhampton rapper Ameer Vann releases new music following sexual abuse allegations. Jones. Damian. 2019-09-18. NME. 2019-09-18.
- Web site: BROCKHAMPTON Kick Out Ameer Vann Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations. Kim. Michelle. May 27, 2018. Pitchfork. September 19, 2019.
- Web site: Instagram post by Ameer Vann • Sep 16, 2019 at 10:00pm UTC. https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/B2fPKMUARkx . December 26, 2021 . registration. Instagram. 2019-09-19.
- Web site: EMMANUEL - EP by Ameer Vann. Apple Music. September 18, 2019. September 19, 2019.
- Web site: AMEER VANN - EMMANUEL (OFFICIAL VIDEO). YouTube. 2019-09-19.
- https://youtube.com/pGPJD2_1ET4
- https://youtube.com/aW9ewZfSS3M
- Web site: Ameer Vann – 'Emmanuel' review: a devastating portrait of self-loathing and wrath. Bassett. Jordan. NME. September 19, 2019. September 19, 2019.
- Web site: Former BROCKHAMPTON Member Ameer Vann Releases New EP "Emmanuel". HotNewHipHop. September 18, 2019. 2019-09-19.
- Web site: 2019-09-22. Ameer Vann Proves He's Still a Misogynist on "Emmanuel". 2021-11-10. Popdust. en.