The Kendrick Lamar EP
Kendrick Lamar · 2009
122 min · 30 tracks · funk · jazz · alternative hip-hop
A raw and reflective blend of West Coast hip-hop infused with introspective lyrics and diverse beats.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective themes for deep reflection
- short bursts of lyrical intensity
- late-night contemplative listening
- raw emotional honesty throughout
- varied pacing keeps engagement
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer polished mainstream production
- seek immediate catchy hooks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in late 2009, 'The Kendrick Lamar EP' marked Kendrick's first official project following the mixtape 'Training Day.' At this point, he was a rising voice in the Los Angeles hip-hop scene, beginning to carve out his identity as a conscious rapper. This EP set the stage for his subsequent projects that would define his career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Isaiah Rashad· Anderson .Paak· Saba
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bend Ya Neck 1:19
- 2 Bitch Im Shitting On Em 4:28
- 3 Blessed for Pussy 5:10
- 4 Celebration 3:50
- 5 Determined 4:30
- 6 Faith 4:51
- 7 Far From Here 3:53
- 8 I Am 1:19
- 9 I Do This 4:08
- 10 Illumanati 4:32
- 11 Ima Be Me 7:19
- 12 Is It Love 2:58
- 13 Live Again 5:20
- 14 My Mind Drifting to Hiipower 1:42
- 15 Outrageously Lyrical 3:51
- 16 Pussy and Patron 4:41
- 17 Riding Round Town 7:02
- 18 Rigamortus [Remix] 4:06
- 19 Rock The Bells 2:33
- 20 She Needs Me 3:30
- 21 Thanksgiving 3:38
- 22 The Infamous Hip Hop 2:45
- 23 The Mass Murderah 5:28
- 24 The World Is Ran By Illumanati 5:59
- 25 Trip 3:50
- 26 Uncle Bobby and Jason Keaton 3:59
- 27 Vanity Slaves 4:14
- 28 Wanna Be Heard 4:37
- 29 Who's House 3:31
- 30 You Dont Know This 3:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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