Overly Dedicated
Kendrick Lamar · 2010
69 min · 16 tracks · funk · jazz · alternative hip-hop
A raw blend of introspective lyrics, soulful beats, and vivid storytelling that reflects the complexities of urban life.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective storytelling with depth
- raw emotions in vivid detail
- moments of reflection and growth
- dynamic pacing with narrative shifts
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking upbeat party tracks
- prefer straightforward structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 14, 2010, 'Overly Dedicated' is Kendrick Lamar's first project after gaining attention with his mixtape 'K. Dot'. At this point in his career, he was transitioning from a local talent to a rising figure in West Coast hip-hop, establishing his distinctive voice and lyrical prowess.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Isaiah Rashad· Anderson .Paak· Saba
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Heart, Part 2 4:53
- 2 Growing Apart (From Everything) 3:41
- 3 Night of the Living Junkies 3:31
- 4 P & P 1.5 6:02
- 5 Alien Girl (Today, W/ Her) 4:00
- 6 Opposites Attract (Tomorrow, W/O Her) 4:31
- 7 Michael Jordan 5:50
- 8 Ignorance Is Bliss 3:27
- 9 R.O.T.C. (interlude) 2:43
- 10 Barbed Wire 4:25
- 11 Average Joe 4:15
- 12 H.O.C. 5:17
- 13 Cut You Off (to Grow Closer) 6:04
- 14 Heaven & Hell 3:11
- 15 She Needs Me (remix) 3:15
- 16 I Do This (remix) 4:08
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