Mannibalector

Mannibalector
Studio album by Brotha Lynch Hung
Released February 5, 2013
Genre Horrorcore, Hip hop
Length 63:54
Label Strange Music
Producer Axis, Madesicc Music, NonStop, Robert Rebeck, Seven
Brotha Lynch Hung chronology

Coathanga Strangla
(2011)
Mannibalector
(2013)
Suicide Tour: Ten Years Later
(2014)
Singles from Mannibalector
  1. "Meat Cleaver"
    Released: January 15, 2013
  2. "Krocadil"
    Released: January 29, 2013

Mannibalector is the 9th studio album by Brotha Lynch Hung. It was released on February 5, 2013, through Strange Music.[1] It is the third and final installment in the "Coathanga Strangla" concept trilogy, following 2010's Dinner and a Movie and 2011's Coathanga Strangla. The album features guest appearances from Wrekonize, Bernz, Yelawolf, COS, Irv Da Phenom, Trizz, Bleezo, G-Macc, Tech N9ne and Hopsin.[2][3]

Hung worked with Seven “over a year”[4] to produce Mannibalector. Seven said, “Lynch’s mind works differently”, his way of “constructing songs”[5] is different then others. Also that Hung will “have the whole album structure: song titles and everything before we’ve made any of the songs. It’s interesting and different to get to work that way with an artist”.[6] Another aspect that was difficult for Hung was to find features that fit into the storyline. Hung picked Yelawolf and Hopsin as they “fit in with their perspective that they had to follow through on”. Hung never rejected a beat from Seven “because everything just matched”[7]

Lyrics and production

In an interview with Strange Music, Hung said his “lyrical ability was limited because I had to more so tell stories than mostly worry about lyrics”.[8] The album is about an era of his life that’s been ended. With Fearnet, Hung discusses about how the character within the album became this serial killer. Hung said “he's lost and friendless at that point, and like I said a lot of that comes from my own life, when I've let a lot of people go and went my way alone”,[9] adding to that Hung “used Mannibalector to get out some of those feelings”[10] from his past.

Reception

Critical response

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
AllMusic [11]
HipHopDX [12]

Mannibalector received generally positive reviews from music critics. In a positive review AllMusic's David Jeffries writes "Hung is a craftsman, kicking off this horror movie on wax with a TV news report that gives up the back-story and then goes full Hollywood, joining skits, numerous sound effects, and a relentless, blockbuster pace, all making this an album worth avoiding if it's dark." Roman Cooper of HipHopDX noted "Make no mistake, BLH’s emceeing arsenal is still quite impressive. Whether it’s the rapid-fire flows over the frenetic and disturbing strings of “Krocadil” or steady delivery over extremely minimalist production on “MDK,” Lynch is unquestionably adept at his craft."

Commercial performance

Mannibalector debuted at number 67 on the US Billboard 200 chart, number 8 on the Top Rap Albums charts and number 13 on Top Independent Albums charts, with first-week sales of 8,000 copies in the United States.[13]

Track listing

No. TitleWriter(s)Producer(s) Length
1. "Newsflash (Intro)"  Kevin Mann, Robert Rebeck, Andrew Ross, Neil Simpson, Michael SummersSeven, Robert Rebeck 0:46
2. "Krocadil"  Kevin Mann, Michael SummersSeven 4:24
3. "Bacon N Eggs (Skit)"  Lauren Brinson, Arthur Lea III, Kevin MannRobert Rebeck 0:45
4. "MDK" (featuring Trizz)Arthur Lea III, Kevin Mann, Michael SummersSeven 4:51
5. "Disappeared"  Kevin Mann, Michael SummersSeven 3:19
6. "Fucced Up (Skit)"  Kevin Mann, Dave WeinerRobert Rebeck 0:20
7. "Eating You" (featuring Bernbiz & Wrekonize)Bernardo Garcia, Kevin Mann, Benjamin Miller, Michael SummersSeven 4:44
8. "Tha Package" (featuring Yelawolf)Michael Wayne Atha, Kevin Mann, Michael SummersSeven 3:23
9. "Something About Susan" (featuring COS & Irv Da Phenom)Evan Fountaine, Mitchell Irving, Jr., Kevin Mann, Chris Mathias, Raymond RossNonStop 3:46
10. "The River (Skit)"  Kevin Mann, Robert Rebeck, Ronald RobinsonRobert Rebeck 1:26
11. "Can I Have A Napkin?"  Kevin Mann, Michael SummersSeven 3:32
12. "Mask And Knife" (featuring G-Macc & Bleezo)Brandon Elston, Alex Glass, Kevin Mann, Michael Summers, Brandon WadeMadesicc Music 3:49
13. "Meat Cleaver"  Kevin Mann, Michael SummersSeven 4:52
14. "I Give Up" (featuring COS)Kevin Mann, Chris Mathias, Justinn PattonAxis 4:11
15. "Instruments (Skit)"  Kevin MannRobert Rebeck 1:54
16. "Stabbed" (featuring Tech N9ne & Hopsin)Marcus Hopson, Kevin Mann, Michael Summers, Aaron YatesSeven 4:02
17. "Body On The Floor"  Kevin Mann, Michael SummersSeven 3:52
18. "Have You Checked The Children? (Skit)"  Lauren Brinson, Kevin MannRobert Rebeck 0:24
19. "Sweeney Todd"  Lauren Brinson, Kevin Mann, Michael SummersSeven 4:43
20. "Dead Bitch"  Kevin Mann, Travis O'Guin, Michael SummersSeven 4:51
Total length:
63:54

References

  1. Paine, Jake (2012-12-18). "Brotha Lynch Hung Wraps Up Trilogy With "Mannibalector," Features Hopsin". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2013-12-13.
  2. "Mannibalector: Brotha Lynch Hung: Music". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2013-12-13.
  3. "Brotha Lynch Hung - Mannibalector - Audio CD - Underground Hip Hop - Store". Underground Hip Hop. Retrieved 2013-12-13.
  4. Nelson, Jeff. "‘Lynch’s Mind Works Differently’ – ‘Mannibalector’ Producer Seven Speaks Out [Strange Music Exclusive]". Strange Music Inc. Retrieved 3 April 2014.
  5. Nelson, Jeff. "‘Lynch’s Mind Works Differently’ – ‘Mannibalector’ Producer Seven Speaks Out [Strange Music Exclusive]". Strange Music Inc. Retrieved 3 April 2014.
  6. Nelson, Jeff. "‘Lynch’s Mind Works Differently’ – ‘Mannibalector’ Producer Seven Speaks Out [Strange Music Exclusive]". Strange Music Inc. Retrieved 3 April 2014.
  7. Brent, Bradley. "‘Kind Of Wore Me Down A Bit’ – Brotha Lynch Hung Talks Creating ‘Mannibalector’ [EXCLUSIVE]". Strange Music Inc. Retrieved 3 April 2014.
  8. Bradley, Brent. "‘Kind Of Wore Me Down A Bit’ – Brotha Lynch Hung Talks Creating ‘Mannibalector’ [EXCLUSIVE]". Strange Music Inc. Retrieved 3 April 2014.
  9. Burkart, Gregory. "Exclusive Interview: Brotha Lynch Hung and the 'Mannibalector' Saga". FEARNet. Retrieved 3 April 2014.
  10. Burkart, Gregory. "Exclusive Interview: Brotha Lynch Hung and the 'Mannibalector' Saga". FEARNet. Retrieved 3 April 2014.
  11. http://www.allmusic.com/album/mannibalector-mw0002135898
  12. http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/album-reviews/id.2034/title.brotha-lynch-hung-mannibalector
  13. "Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 2/10/2013". HipHopDX. Retrieved February 13, 2013.