Lean Beef Patty

"Lean Beef Patty" is a song by the American rappers JPEGMafia and Danny Brown. It was released as the lead single from the duo's 2023 collaborative album Scaring the Hoes on March 13, 2023. The song features sole production from JPEGMafia and was released alongside a music video.

"Lean Beef Patty"
Single by JPEGMafia and Danny Brown
from the album Scaring the Hoes
Released	March 13, 2023 (2023-03-13)
Genre	Hip hop alternative hip hop
Length	1:48
Songwriter(s)	Barrington Hendricks Daniel Dewan Sewell
Producer(s)	JPEGMafia
JPEGMafia singles chronology
"Dirt" (2022) "Lean Beef Patty" (2023) "Scaring the Hoes" (2023)
Danny Brown singles chronology
"Buzzcut" (2021) "Lean Beef Patty" (2023) "Scaring the Hoes" (2023)

The song was released to positive reception from critics, who praised the experimental production from JPEGMafia, as well as the chemistry between JPEGMafia and Brown.

Background

A collaborative album from JPEGMafia and Danny Brown was announced in 2022, following a Smoker's Club Fest performance by the two.^[1] On January 15, 2023, JPEGMafia shared images of Brown and himself working in the studio via Twitter and revealed that the first single from the album would be released in the same year.^[2] In episode 43 of The Danny Brown Show podcast (aired February 28, 2023), Brown invited JPEGMafia on the show to talk about the album, where they previewed the what would eventually become "Lean Beef Patty".^[3] The song was released on March 13, alongside a music video.^[4]

Composition and themes

"Lean Beef Patty" is an experimental hip hop song, influenced by industrial music.^[5] JPEGMafia's verse on the track features several name drops of controversial figures, including Elon Musk, Papa John, Hulk Hogan, and Kanye West.^[4] His verse has been described as chaotic and abrasive.^[5][6] Brown's verse was considered energetic by reviewers, but with less strength than that of JPEGMafia.^[5]

The song is composed around a sample of the song "I Need a Girl (Part Two)" by American rapper Diddy, which leads into strong synths and bass drums.^[5]

Reception

"Lean Beef Patty" received positive reviews from critics, who praised the production of the song as well as the chemistry between JPEGMafia and Danny Brown.^[4][5][6]

References

1. Gallagher, Alex (May 2, 2022). "Watch Danny Brown and JPEGMAFIA perform a song from their forthcoming collaborative album". NME. Archived from the original on March 30, 2023. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
2. Kenneally, Cerys (January 16, 2023). "Danny Brown and JPEGMAFIA tease joint album for 2023". The Line of Best Fit. Archived from the original on March 30, 2023. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
3. Kenneally, Cerys (March 1, 2023). "Danny Brown and JPEGMAFIA confirm joint album Scarin' The Hoes, Vol. 1 and preview new single "Lean Beef Patty"". The Line of Best Fit. Archived from the original on March 30, 2023. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
4. Fu, Eddie (March 13, 2023). "Danny Brown and JPEGMAFIA Detail Album SCARING THE HOES". Consequence. Archived from the original on March 29, 2023. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
5. Green, Dylan (March 15, 2023). "JPEGMAFIA / Danny Brown: "Lean Beef Patty"". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on May 30, 2023. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
6. Powell, Jon (March 14, 2023). "Danny Brown and JPEGMAFIA link up for "Lean Beef Patty"". REVOLT. Archived from the original on March 28, 2023. Retrieved September 12, 2023.