The Healing Component Explained

The Healing Component
Type:studio
Artist:Mick Jenkins
Cover:MickJenkinsTHC.jpeg
Released:September 23, 2016
Recorded:2014–2016
Genre:Hip hop
Label:Cinematic
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The Healing Component is the debut studio album by American rapper Mick Jenkins. It was released on September 23, 2016, by Cinematic Music Group.[1]

Background

The album's production came from multiple contributors such as Rascal, THEMpeople, Sango, Atu, Dee Lilly, BadBadNotGood, Kaytranada, IAMNOBODI, Monte Booker, Cam O'bi and Dpat. The album features guest appearances, which includes his longtime contributors The Mind and Noname, as well as BadBadNotGood, Ravyn Lenae, J-Stock, Xavier Omar and Michael Anthony.[2]

Singles

On August 17, 2016, Mick Jenkins released "Spread Love" as the album's lead single.[3] On August 25, 2016, he released the album's second single, "Drowning", accompanied by a music video.[4]

Critical reception

The Healing Component received generally positive reviews from music critics upon release. On Metacritic, the album has a weighted average score of 79 out of 100, based on seven critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[5]

Charts

Chart (2016)Peak
position
French Albums (SNEP)[6] 101
New Zealand Heatseekers Albums (RMNZ)[7] 3

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hernandez . Victoria . Mick Jenkins "The Healing Component" Album Release Date & Tracklist . . August 27, 2016 . September 18, 2016.
  2. Web site: Lilah . Rose . Mick Jenkins Reveals Tracklist For "The Healing Component" . Hotnewhiphop.com . August 26, 2016 . September 18, 2016.
  3. Web site: Mick Jenkins Announces New Album The Healing Component, Shares "Spread Love": Listen . Pitchfork.com . August 17, 2016 . September 18, 2016.
  4. Web site: "Drowning" [ft. BADBADNOTGOOD] by Mick Jenkins Review |website=Pitchfork.com |date=August 31, 2016 |accessdate=September 18, 2016].
  5. Web site: The Healing Component by Mick Jenkins. Metacritic. 10 September 2018.
  6. Web site: Le Top de la semaine : Top Albums Fusionnes - SNEP (Week 39, 2016). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. French. October 4, 2016.
  7. Web site: NZ Heatseekers Albums Chart. Recorded Music NZ. October 3, 2016. September 30, 2016.