Released 10 years ago
Coconut Oil
Lizzo · 2016
19 min · 6 tracks · contemporary R&B
A vibrant mix of contemporary R&B and hip-hop infused with empowering anthems and soulful melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Good as Hell — This track became a defining anthem for self-empowerment, combining catchy hooks with an uplifting message about resilience and confidence.
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Coconut Oil — The title track showcases Lizzo's signature blend of humor and soul, celebrating individuality and embracing one’s natural self through vibrant imagery.
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Worship — With its infectious groove, this song emphasizes themes of self-love and devotion to one's own happiness, encapsulating the EP's core message.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Coconut Oil showcases strong songwriting and production, blending R&B and hip-hop with empowering themes.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the last three shift to a more upbeat and celebratory tone.
- Each song prominently features Lizzo's vocal delivery, often layering harmonies that enhance the emotional impact of the lyrics.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of empowerment
- playful anthems for celebration
- upbeat vibes for social gatherings
- quick energy boosts throughout day
Maybe skip if you
- slow, contemplative listening preference
- preference for lengthy albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Coconut Oil is Lizzo's second EP, following her debut album Lizzobangers in 2013. At this point in her career, Lizzo was starting to gain recognition for her unique blend of genres and confident persona, laying the groundwork for her eventual mainstream breakthrough.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Janelle Monáe· Anderson .Paak· Bruno Mars
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Worship 2:57
- 2 Phone 2:49
- 3 Scuse Me 3:24
- 4 Deep 3:14
- 5 Good as Hell 2:39
- 6 Coconut Oil 4:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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