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All Monsters Are Human
Studio album by
K. Michelle
ReleasedJanuary 31, 2020
Recorded2018–2019
GenreR&B[1]
Length49:07
LabeleOne
Producers
K. Michelle chronology
Kimberly: The People I Used to Know
(2017)		 All Monsters Are Human
(2020)		 I'm the Problem
(2023)
Singles from All Monsters Are Human
  1. "Supahood"
    Released: September 20, 2019
  2. "The Rain"
    Released: October 25, 2019

All Monsters Are Human (stylized in all caps) is the fifth studio album by American singer-songwriter K. Michelle, released on January 31, 2020. The album was originally scheduled for release on December 6, 2019, but was delayed.[2] It was preceded by the release of two singles, "Supahood" (featuring Yung Miami of City Girls and Kash Dolll) and "The Rain".[3][4]To promote the album, Michelle embarked on the O.S.D. Tour in 2019.[5][6]

Background and writing

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On June 26, 2018, Michelle said via Twitter that her next album would be titled "All Monsters Are Human".[7][8] On October, Michelle announced that she would instead be calling her next project FAB, an acronym for "Fuck All U Bitches".[9] On November 19, 2018, Michelle released the song "Save Me".[10] It was later announced that she had signed a new record deal with Entertainment One Music.[11] In July 2019, Michelle then confirmed that her fifth album would be officially titled "All Monsters Are Human".[12]

During a radio interview with Morning Hustle, Michelle explained the meaning behind the title: "Everybody in here is a villain to somebody and in somebody's story, you're not an angel... So All Monsters Are Human, we all have been hurt and hurt so that's where the title comes from because we always say you are this and that but you're the same thing to someone else so if you see it in me it's in you for you to even notice it."[13]

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusicStarStarStarStar[14]
The GuardianStarStar[15]
Tom Hull – on the WebB+ ((2-star Honorable Mention)(2-star Honorable Mention))[16]

Andy Kellman of AllMusic described the album as consistent with K. Michelle’s established catalog in its lyricism, sound, and overall quality, despite being produced on a presumably tighter budget following her move to eOne after multiple releases with Atlantic. He noted that she continues working with familiar collaborators such as Ronnie Jackson and Brandon Hodge, alongside newer contributions from Aaron Sledge, and that she makes strong use of the album format to explore personal and interpersonal themes with a mix of wit, candor, vulnerability, and conviction. Kellman highlighted tracks like “Just Like Jay,” which offers raw introspection, and “I Don’t Like You,” a ballad balancing grace and spite, as well as other standout cuts including “Ciara’s Prayer,” “All the Lovers,” and “Can’t Let (You Get Away),” which range from slow jams to trap-influenced production and reflect the album’s stylistic variety.[17]

Chris Malone of Forbes noted that, as a former reality TV star, K. Michelle has long been open about her personal life, a trait that continues throughout All Monsters Are Human. He described the album as another extension of her increasingly personal discography, following earlier releases such as Anybody Wanna Buy a Heart?, More Issues Than Vogue, and Kimberly: The People I Used to Know. He praised emotionally driven songs such as “Ciara’s Prayer” and “I Don’t Like You,” as well as more radio-friendly material like “Love On Me,” and concluded that the album is “an otherwise solid offering.”[18]

Rachel Aroesti of The Guardian said the album “centers on the slick, soulful, 80s-style R&B that has provided the foundation for K. Michelle’s career.” She described Michelle’s vocals as “rich and glassy,” noting they are “coated in the kind of vocoder effect that makes them glitch and ripple nauseatingly.”[15]

Antwaine Folk of Rated R&B praised the album’s nostalgic approach, writing that K. Michelle “took a fresh and even nostalgic turn that finds her remaining very much her own artist.” He also noted that it is “easy to listen to All Monsters Are Human and love each record without skipping one,” adding that several tracks encourage repeat listens and that each song “should be praised back-to-back for their separate glory.”[19]

Brittany Burton of Respect wrote that All Monsters Are Human is “by far K. Michelle’s biggest release to date,” highlighting the “effortless production” as its most notable element.[20]

Singles

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The lead single from the album, “Supahood”, featuring American rappers City Girls and Kash Doll, was released on September 20, 2019. It is an R&B track with trap and crunk influences, described by critics as a “fierce ladies night anthem” and a “street anthem”.[21][22][23]

The second single from the album, "The Rain", produced by Jazze Pha, was released on October 25, 2019.[24] It is an R&B track that later received a gold certification.[25] The song peaked at number 28 on the US Digital Song Sales chart, number 25 on the US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart, and number 8 on the US Adult R&B Songs chart, becoming K.Michelle’s first top 10 entry on the latter.[26]

Commercial performance

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All Monsters Are Human was released on January 31, 2020. Following the album's release, it debuted at number 51 on the US Billboard 200[27][28] with first week sales of 8,200 copies.[29]

Track listing

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All Monsters Are Human track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Just Like Jay"
  • Clinton Peacock
  • Jeremiah “Sickpen” Bethea
  • Kimberly Pate
  • Philip Lynah
  • Rafael D. Ishman
  • Ronnie Jackson
Lil Ronnie4:56
2."That Game"
Drumma Boy3:50
3."The Rain"
Jazze Pha3:29
4."All the Lovers"
3:33
5."Something New"
  • Peacock
  • Eric Crawford
  • Pate
  • Lynah
  • Ishman
  • Jackson
Lil Ronnie3:53
6."Ciara's Prayer"
  • Sledge
  • Sledge
  • Hodge
  • Pate
  • Brandon "B.A.M." Hodge
  • Aaron Sledge
4:18
7."OMG"
3:35
8."Supahood" (featuring Kash Doll and City Girls)
Lil Ronnie3:32
9."Love on Me"
  • Sledge
  • Sledge
  • DeMario Bridges
  • Johnny Mollings
  • Pate
  • Leigh Elliott
  • Lenny Mollings
  • Sean Momberger
3:24
10."I Don't Like You"
  • Sledge
  • Sledge
  • Pate
  • Philip Cornish
  • Rio Bridges
Phillip Cornish2:56
11."Table for One"
  • Daniel Bryant
  • Crawford
  • Jeremiah “Sickpen” Bethea
  • Pate
  • Lynah
  • Ishman
  • Jackson
  • Lil Ronnie
  • Daniel "Retro D" Bryant
4:06
12."Can't Let (You Get Away)"
  • Austin “Ayo” Owens
  • Crawford
  • James “Keyz” Foye III
  • Jeremiah Bertha
  • Jackson
Lil' Ronnie3:57
13."The Worst"
  • Damon Thomas
  • Pate
  • Sha Sha Jones
Damon Thomas3:58
Total length:49:07

Charts

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Chart performance for All Monsters Are Human
Chart (2020) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[27]51
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[30]29
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[31]3

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ Bowser, Edward (January 31, 2020). "Album Review: K. Michelle, All Monsters Are Human". Soul In Stereo. Retrieved February 6, 2020.
  2. ↑ "K. Michelle to Release 'All Monsters Are Human' – January 2020". UrbanBridgez.com. November 8, 2019. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
  3. ↑ Folk, Antwane (October 16, 2019). "K. Michelle's 'Supahood' Video Is Filled With Eye Candy". Rated R&B. Retrieved May 20, 2026.
  4. ↑ Folk, Antwane (October 25, 2019). "K. Michelle Calls for 'The Rain' on New Single". Rated R&B. Retrieved May 20, 2026.
  5. ↑ Grant, Shawn (October 2, 2019). "K. Michelle Announces Dates For 'Over Some D*ck Tour'". The Source.
  6. ↑ Samuels, Keithan (October 1, 2019). "K. Michelle Announces 'O.S.D. Tour' Dates". ratedrnb.com. Retrieved December 8, 2019.
  7. ↑ White, Roman (June 26, 2018). "K. Michelle Reveals She is Working on Two New Projects". The Source.
  8. ↑ "K. Michelle Announces New Mixtape & Album / Reveals Titles". ThatGrapeJuice.com. June 27, 2018.
  9. ↑ "K. Michelle Announces New Album 'FAB'". Rap-Up. October 4, 2018. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
  10. ↑ Cuby, Michael (November 20, 2018). "Listen now: K. Michelle debuts new single, "Save Me," on the Love & Hip-Hop: Hollywood reunion". ABC News Radio. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
  11. ↑ "K. Michelle Signs New Record Deal / Releases Song 'Save Me' - That Grape Juice". thatgrapejuice.net. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
  12. ↑ "We create our own monsters, then fear them for what they show us about our ourselves. I could say I hate you, but I'll just say you made a monster out of me. My 5th album "ALL MONSTERS ARE HUMAN" is complete. It's time to come out and play🌤👑 #AMAH @kimberlytheartist". July 15, 2019. Archived from the original on December 24, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2019 – via Instagram.
  13. ↑ "K. Michelle Explains The Meaning Behind "All Monsters Are Human"". Hot 96.3fm. January 22, 2020. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
  14. ↑ Kellman, Andy. "All Monsters Are Human - K. Michelle". AllMusic. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
  15. 1 2 Aroesti, Rachel (January 31, 2020). "K Michelle: All Monsters Are Human review – slick R&B with a sharp whiff of smut". The Guardian.
  16. ↑ Hull, Tom (December 28, 2020). "Music Week". Tom Hull – on the Web. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
  17. ↑ All Monsters Are Human - K. Michelle | Album | AllMusic, retrieved May 20, 2026
  18. ↑ Méndez, Chris Malone. "K. Michelle Shows That 'All Monsters Are Human' On Her New Album". Forbes. Retrieved May 20, 2026.
  19. ↑ Folk, Antwaine. "Top 5 Songs from K. Michelle's New Album 'All Monsters Are Human'". ratedrnb.com. Retrieved February 4, 2020.
  20. ↑ Burton, Brittany (January 31, 2020). "K. Michelle Releases Highly Anticipated 'All Monsters Are Human' Album". RESPECT. Retrieved February 6, 2020.
  21. ↑ "K. Michelle teases forthcoming collaboration, "Supahood," with City Girls' Yung Miami and Kash Doll". 102.9 KBLX. August 23, 2019. Archived from the original on January 28, 2020. Retrieved January 28, 2020.
  22. ↑ Folk, Antwane (August 20, 2019). "K. Michelle Teases All-Female Collaboration for Next Album". ratedrnb.com.
  23. ↑ "New Music: K. Michelle - Supahood (featuring City Girls & Kash Doll) - YouKnowIGotSoul.com". YouKnowIGotSoul.com. September 24, 2019.
  24. ↑ Fields, Taylor (October 25, 2019), "MK. Michelle Samples New Edition on New Song "The Rain"", iHeartRadio, retrieved December 27, 2019
  25. ↑ Samuels, Keithan (February 25, 2025). "K. Michelle's 'The Rain' Gets RIAA Certification". Rated R&B. Retrieved May 20, 2026.
  26. ↑ Folk, Antwane (July 19, 2022). "K. Michelle's 'Scooch' Tops Billboard's Adult R&B Airplay Chart". Rated R&B. Retrieved May 20, 2026.
  27. 1 2 "K. Michelle Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
  28. ↑ "Billboard 200 Chart (February 15, 2020)". Billboard. Retrieved September 26, 2020.
  29. ↑ "Final Numbers: K. Michelle, Meghan Trainor, & Kesha Respectively Sold…". ..::That Grape Juice.net::.. - Thirsty?. February 13, 2020. Retrieved May 23, 2026.
  30. ↑ "K Michelle Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved December 8, 2020.
  31. ↑ "K Michelle Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved December 8, 2020.
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