Atrocity Exhibition | ||||
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Studio album by Danny Brown | ||||
Released | September 27, 2016 | |||
Recorded | 2014–16 | |||
Genre | Experimental hip hop | |||
Length | 46:38 | |||
Label | Warp | |||
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AnyDecentMusic? | 8.1/10 |
Metacritic | 85/100 |
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Pitchfork | 8.5/10 |
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Vice | B+ |
Atrocity Exhibition is the fourth studio album by American rapper Danny Brown. It was released on September 27, 2016, by Warp Records. It is primarily produced by British producer Paul White. The album features guest appearances from Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, Earl Sweatshirt, B-Real, Kelela and Petite Noir.
The album was supported by three singles: "When It Rain", "Pneumonia", and "Really Doe". Atrocity Exhibition received widespread acclaim from critics, appearing on the year-end lists of many publications. The album charted at number 77 on the Billboard 200.
On October 28, 2014, Danny Brown announced that he was working on a new album. On April 25, 2015, when asked if his album was done, Brown responded: "Almost, I took a break from it cause I'm so ahead of schedule with it knowing it ain't coming out no time soon."
On June 10, 2016, Brown revealed on his Instagram that he was "putting the final touches" on his fourth album. On June 14, Brown announced that he has signed a deal to Warp Records. On July 17, Brown stated that his new album would be titled Atrocity Exhibition, taking inspiration from both the Joy Division's song of the same name and J. G. Ballard's novel of the same name. On August 16, Brown unveiled the album's track-listing and release date. On September 15, Brown was interviewed by NPR Music. He spoke on the creation process of the album and premiered a song, titled "Rolling Stone". On September 21, Brown debuted the track, called "Tell Me What I Don't Know" during his interview on Zane Lowe's Beats 1 radio show. From September 14 to November 5, 2016, Brown embarked on The Exhibition 2016 Tour with special guests Maxo Kream and Zelooperz. On September 27, Brown released the album three days ahead of its schedule at 3:00 p.m. EST.