All Monsters Are Human
| Company type | Studio album |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | January 31, 2020 |
| Founder | K. Michelle |
| Products | Music album |
ALL MONSTERS ARE HUMAN (presented in all caps) marks the fifth studio release by American singer-songwriter K. Michelle, officially launched on January 31, 2020. Initially planned for a December 6, 2019 release, the album’s debut was postponed. Its promotion included two singles, "Supahood" and "The Rain", alongside support from the 2019 O.S.D. Tour.
Background and writing
On June 26, 2018, Michelle revealed via Twitter that her forthcoming album would be named All Monsters Are Human. Later in October, she briefly retitled the project as FAB, standing for "Fuck All U Bitches". Following her signing with Entertainment One Music, she dropped the single "Save Me" on November 19, 2018. By July 2019, Michelle reaffirmed the album’s official title as All Monsters Are Human.
During an interview on Morning Hustle radio, Michelle described the meaning behind the album’s title, emphasizing that it represents the universal experience of imperfection and pain: "Everyone here is a villain in someone else’s story... All Monsters Are Human, we’ve all experienced hurt and caused hurt—that’s the essence of the title."
Critical reception
Rachel Aroesti from The Guardian remarked that the album focuses on the polished, soulful R&B sound reminiscent of the 1980s that has been central to K. Michelle’s artistry, noting her voice as "rich and glassy" but occasionally modified by vocoder effects that "glitch and ripple." Chris Malone of Forbes described it as an "otherwise solid offering," though he pointed out it struggles to set itself apart from her earlier albums. Brittany Burton writing for Respect identified it as K. Michelle’s "largest release so far," commending its "seamless production."
Edward Bowser of Stereo In Soul awarded it 3 out of 5 stars, highlighting K. Michelle’s candidness and emotional openness despite some inconsistency in the latter half of the record. Antwaine Folk from Rated R&B lauded the album’s blend of nostalgia and innovation on her first independent project, emphasizing its strong replay appeal with each track standing out distinctly. Elle Breezy at Singersroom observed that K. Michelle remains "within her element," delivering songs deeply connected to her present life experiences.
Singles
The album’s lead single, "Supahood", featuring American rappers City Girls and Kash Doll, was released on September 20, 2019. This R&B number incorporates elements of trap and crunk, earning descriptions such as a "fierce ladies night anthem" and a "street anthem." The follow-up single "The Rain", produced by Jazze Pha, arrived on October 25, 2019, debuting at number 28 on the US Digital Song Sales chart.
Commercial performance
Released on January 31, 2020, All Monsters Are Human entered the US Billboard 200 chart at position number 51, with initial week sales totaling 8,200 copies.
Charts
Template:Album chartTemplate:Album chart| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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