The Kendrick Lamar EP
Kendrick Lamar · 2009
122 min · 30 tracks · funk
An introspective blend of sharp lyricism and eclectic production that channels the struggles of urban life with profound authenticity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bitch Im Shitting On Em Start here — This track showcases Kendrick's confident delivery and clever wordplay, emphasizing his growing assertiveness as an artist while addressing critics.
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Rigamortus [Remix] — Kendrick's complex rhyme schemes and relentless flow on this remix highlight his technical prowess and set a benchmark for future tracks.
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I Do This — In this track, Kendrick reflects on his dedication to music and ambition, encapsulating the drive that would characterize his career trajectory.
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
- prefer polished mainstream production
- seek immediate catchy hooks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This EP established Kendrick as a significant voice in hip-hop, gaining wider recognition.
- Themes
- West Coast struggles· lyrical ambition
- Moods
- Introspective· Melancholy
- Career context
- The Kendrick Lamar EP, released in late 2009, marked Kendrick's emergence as a significant voice in hip-hop. This debut project followed his initial mixtape, 'Training Day,' establishing him as a fresh talent on the West Coast scene. At this stage, Kendrick was still building his reputation but began to showcase the lyrical depth and thematic complexity that would define his later work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Isaiah Rashad· Anderson .Paak· Saba
Tracklist
- 1 Bend Ya Neck 1:19
- 2 Bitch Im Shitting On Em Start here 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
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
The Come Up
J. Cole
Similar introspective lyricism exploring personal struggles and life's complexities.
Cilvia Demo
Isaiah Rashad
Shares a reflective approach to urban life with a blend of soulful production and candid storytelling.
The Heist
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Combines sharp lyrical content with diverse production, focusing on personal and societal themes.
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