What makes Flattery Not Included by Mr.B The Gentleman Rhymer notable?

This album is significant for pioneering the chap hop genre, which combines elements of hip-hop with British sensibilities and humor. It received positive critical reception and has influenced a niche community of artists exploring similar themes, helping to legitimize a new subgenre within hip-hop. Released in 2008, Flattery Not Included is Mr.B The Gentleman Rhymer's debut album, marking his introduction to the chap hop scene. At this time, he was establishing his unique persona that fused hip-hop with British cultural references, setting him apart from traditional rap artists.

How many songs are on Flattery Not Included?

Flattery Not Included has 13 tracks, running approximately 33 minutes.

Flattery Not Included

Mr.B The Gentleman Rhymer · 2008

33 min · 13 tracks · chap hop

A whimsical blend of hip-hop beats and British humor, delivered with a distinctive upper-crust flair.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Straight Out of Surrey — This track encapsulates the album's playful critique of class distinctions, contrasting traditional hip-hop bravado with an aristocratic twist.
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Chap‐Hop History — In this track, Mr.B provides a humorous overview of the chap hop genre's roots while showcasing his lyrical wit and flow.
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More Kissing in Porn Please, We’re British — This song cleverly satirizes British culture and social norms, using absurdity to highlight contradictions in societal expectations.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

53 /100

Foothills

Higher than 40% of albums we've rated

The album showcases clever writing and unique production, establishing a distinct voice in the chap hop genre.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of playful, tongue-in-cheek lyrics that reference British culture and class throughout its tracks.
Each song typically follows a verse-chorus structure, with Mr.B's delivery alternating between rapping and spoken word.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Welcome 0:16
2 A Piece of My Mind 1:58
3 Straight Out of Surrey 2:57
4 Timothy 2:47
5 Sherry Monocle 2:57
6 Let Me Smoke My Pipe 2:10
7 The Very Model 0:39
8 The Crack Song 4:05
9 More Kissing in Porn Please, We’re British 3:05
10 Mansion House 3:15
11 Beats, Rhymes & Manners 2:53
12 Chap‐Hop History 5:22
13 There’ll Always Be Some Hip‐Hop 0:40

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