Description
“Kendrick Lamar EP” is a mixed album by Compton, California rapper Kendrick Lamar, released in 2009 by Top Dawg Entertainment. As Kendrick’s first extended play, this 16-track project showcases his early talent and offers a glimpse into his potential as a conscious hip-hop artist.
The EP includes songs like “My Name Is,” “Is It Love,” featuring Angela McCluskey, and “Celebration,” displaying Kendrick’s ability to create introspective and thought-provoking tracks. With a lineup of talented producers, including Sounwave, King Blue of Sore Losers, and Insomnia, the album offers a diverse array of beats and styles that complement Kendrick’s unique flow and lyricism.
Collaborations with fellow artists like Ab-Soul, Jay Rock, Javonte, BJ The Chicago Kid, Punch, Schoolboy Q, and Big Pooh add further depth to the EP. Standout tracks include “P&P,” “She Needs Me,” “Wanna Be Heard,” “I Do This,” and “Faith,” each highlighting Kendrick’s ability to discuss personal and societal issues in his music.
The interlude “I Am” acts as a bridge between songs, providing a brief moment of introspection. Other notable tracks like “Trip,” “Vanity Slaves,” “Far From Here,” “Thanksgiving,” “Let Me Be Me,” and “Determined” contribute to the project’s overall theme of self-discovery and determination.
Executive produced by Dee.Jay.Dave, Dude Dawg, and Sounwave, and recorded and mixed by Ali, “Kendrick Lamar EP” serves as an early testament to Kendrick Lamar’s talent and potential as one of the most influential artists in contemporary hip-hop.
