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
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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ex-Brockhampton rapper Ameer Vann releases new music following sexual abuse allegations. Jones. Damian. 2019-09-18. NME. 2019-09-18.
  2. Web site: BROCKHAMPTON Kick Out Ameer Vann Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations. Kim. Michelle. May 27, 2018. Pitchfork. September 19, 2019.
  3. 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.
  4. Web site: EMMANUEL - EP by Ameer Vann. Apple Music. September 18, 2019. September 19, 2019.
  5. Web site: AMEER VANN - EMMANUEL (OFFICIAL VIDEO). YouTube. 2019-09-19.
  6. https://youtube.com/pGPJD2_1ET4
  7. https://youtube.com/aW9ewZfSS3M
  8. Web site: Ameer Vann – 'Emmanuel' review: a devastating portrait of self-loathing and wrath. Bassett. Jordan. NME. September 19, 2019. September 19, 2019.
  9. Web site: Former BROCKHAMPTON Member Ameer Vann Releases New EP "Emmanuel". HotNewHipHop. September 18, 2019. 2019-09-19.
  10. Web site: 2019-09-22. Ameer Vann Proves He's Still a Misogynist on "Emmanuel". 2021-11-10. Popdust. en.