Mick Jenkins has returned with his sophomore album Pieces Of A Man. The project is his first studio LP in two years and follows his or more; the frustration EP, which dropped in February.
The skilled lyricist’s latest work includes 17 tracks. Ghostface Killah, Corinne Bailey Rae, BADBADNOTGOOD, Mikahl Anthony, Julien Bell and Ben Hixon make guest appearances on the album.
Check out Jenkins’ Pieces Of A Man stream, cover art and tracklist below.
[This post has been updated. The following was originally published on October 22, 2018.]
Mick Jenkins is preparing to release his sophomore album Pieces Of A Man on Friday (October 26). Before its arrival, the Chicago-bred lyricist gives fans a preview of what’s to come by dropping the tracklist and two songs from the project.
Jenkins’ upcoming LP will be released through Cinematic Music Group. The 17-track album includes guest appearances by Ghostface Killah, Corinne Bailey Rae, BADBADNOTGOOD, Mikahl Anthony, Julien Bell and Ben Hixon.
Listeners don’t have to wait to the hear the Ghostface collaboration though. Their joint song “Padded Locks” is one of the two tracks now available to stream for free on SoundCloud.
Check out Jenkins’ Pieces Of A Man cover art and tracklist below.
1. Heron Flow f. Julien Bell
2. Stress Fracture f. Mikahl Anthony
3. Gwendolynn’s Apprehension
4. Soft Porn
5. Grace & Mercy
6. Barcelona
7. Percy Interlude
8. Reginald f. Ben Hixon
9. Padded Locks f. Ghostface Killah
10. Ghost
11. Heron Flow 2
12. Plain Clothes
13. Pull Up
14. Consensual Seduction f. Corinne Bailey Rae
15. U Turn
16. Understood
17. Smoking Song f. BADBADNOTGOOD
[This post has been updated. The following was originally published on August 6, 2018.]
Mick Jenkins has begun the campaign for his next album. The Windy City rhymer announced its title and a timeframe for its release while premiering his new single “Bruce Banner” on Zane Lowe’s Beats 1 Radio show.
“It’s going to be called Pieces of a Man,” he revealed. “And it’s coming this fall.”
Lowe probed for a more specific date, mentioning October. Jenkins responded with a “maybe.”
Jenkins’ “Bruce Banner” was Lowe’s World Record selection for Monday (August 6), and the skilled MC spoke on his mindset while creating the track during the conversation.
“I’m in a space where I’m like, ‘Alright I’m ready to step back out and let everybody know what I’m working on,'” he said. “And I think that’s where that song is coming from. Just like Bruce Banner, right? You know the mathematician, the guy putting it together like there is an actual Hulk in there and he’s coming out.”
Listen to Lowe’s entire interview with Jenkins below.
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Looking forward to this!.. If you’re reading this as a supporter of quality Hiphop check out his catalogue… As always…Peace on the Internets
Maybe if HE checked out “real Hiphop” he’d know that album title was used by AZ 20 years ago. This is one of the reasons I don’t like a lot of new HipHop artists.
I hear you but Mick is carrying on the tradition of “real Hiphop” and great artist like AZ.. weather intentional or not judging by the type of music Mick puts out there’s no disrespect involved… Peace mane
Then ur missing a dope emcee, AZ aint originate that album title bruh…
AZ got that title already ..zero history
Tech N9ne had an album titled K.O.D. before J Cole, so what
KRS had an album called “Blueprint”, does that mean that Jay-Z album wasn’t dope?
This guy naming his album after an AZ one makes me not want to check him at all. It shows not only his lack of knowledge on something so important, but also everyone around him. If indeed he knew of AZ’s album that’s disrespect and biting. AZ’s label should send a cease and desist.
Good luck Mick. Much love.
It was also a Gil Scott Heron album in the 70’s.
Still like AZ’s classic album better.
AZ’s album’s nowhere Gil’s classic, if you referred to that.
In all fairness. The title “Pieces of a man” is actually from a book. AZ based his album title off of that
It’s on some Beats1 Instagram or label? Dr. Dre hold this L as well. Sorry. Not cool. Much love Dr. Dre
That Bruce Banner was kinda nice…
Padded Locks was dope!
3 songs in. So far so good!