Emmanuel
EP by
Ameer Vann
ReleasedSeptember 18, 2019 (2019-09-18)
Recorded2018–19
GenreHip hop
Length16:36
Label
Producer
Ameer Vann chronology
Ameer Vann EP
(2013)		 Emmanuel
(2019)

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

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Emmanuel"
2:48
2."Pop Trunk"
G-Dav3:23
3."Glock 19"
3:12
4."Los Angeles"
  • Vann
  • Hollis
  • Dustin Dorbett
Hit-Boy2:23
5."Sunday Night"
Cool & Dre3:09
6."Plastic"
  • Vann
  • Hollis
Hit-Boy1:41
Total length:16:36

Samples

  • "Pop Trunk" contains vocal samples by Pimp C from "International Player’s Anthem (I Choose You)" by UGK.

References

  1. ↑ Jones, Damian (September 18, 2019). "Ex-Brockhampton rapper Ameer Vann releases new music following sexual abuse allegations". NME. Retrieved September 18, 2019.
  2. ↑ Kim, Michelle (May 27, 2018). "BROCKHAMPTON Kick Out Ameer Vann Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations". Pitchfork. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  3. ↑ "Instagram post by Ameer Vann • Sep 16, 2019 at 10:00pm UTC". Archived from the original on December 26, 2021. Retrieved September 19, 2019 – via Instagram.
  4. ↑ "EMMANUEL - EP by Ameer Vann". Apple Music. September 18, 2019. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  5. ↑ "AMEER VANN - EMMANUEL (OFFICIAL VIDEO)". Retrieved September 19, 2019 – via YouTube.
  6. ↑
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  8. ↑ Bassett, Jordan (September 19, 2019). "Ameer Vann – 'Emmanuel' review: a devastating portrait of self-loathing and wrath". NME. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  9. ↑ "Former BROCKHAMPTON Member Ameer Vann Releases New EP "Emmanuel"". HotNewHipHop. September 18, 2019. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  10. ↑ "Ameer Vann Proves He's Still a Misogynist on "Emmanuel"". Popdust. September 22, 2019. Retrieved November 10, 2021.


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