Understand Me is the debut EP by American hip hop recording artist Problem, released on December 10, 2013 under Diamond Lane Music Group.[1] The EP follows up six months after the release of his ninth mixtape, The Separation.[2][3] The eight-track project is a collection of new and previously released material,[4] including "Like Whaaat," "Say That Then" and the title track.[5] The EP features production from League of Starz, Mars (of production group 1500 or Nothin'), P-Lo of The Invasion, Yung JR and Iamsu!.[6] Guest appearances on the EP came from Glasses Malone, Bad Lucc (of Dubb Union) and Mars.[7][8]
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| Released | December 10, 2013 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 23:17 | |||
| Label | Diamond Lane Music Group | |||
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For promotional purposes, Diamond Lane Music Group published a trailer on YouTube on November 21, 2013.[9] On December 6, 2013, Problem finalized a Californian tour in support of his The Separation mixtape and the EP.[10] On that same date, Understand Me, was made available to stream via the West Coast rapper's MySpace page.[11] On December 8, 2013, the title track's Taj TPK and Austin Kelley-directed visual was published on YouTube.[12][13]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Moment of Clarity" | J. Martin | Yung JR | 2:12 |
| 2. | "Understand Me" | J. Martin | P-Lo of The Invasion | 3:08 |
| 3. | "Say That Then" (featuring Glasses Malone) |
| TONEBONEBEATS | 2:52 |
| 4. | "Let 'Em Die" | J. Martin | Iamsu! | 2:21 |
| 5. | "Be On" | J. Martin | League of Starz | 2:54 |
| 6. | "Stop Playin'" (featuring Mars) |
| Mars | 2:56 |
| 7. | "Like Whaaat" (featuring Bad Lucc) |
| League of Starz | 3:31 |
| 8. | "Singin' From My Heart" | J. Martin | League of Starz | 3:23 |
| Total length: | 23:17 | |||
Chart positions
edit| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard Heatseekers Albums | 8 |
| US Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | 44 |
References
edit- ^ "iTunes - Music - Understand Me - EP by Problem". iTunes.com. Retrieved 9 Dec 2013.
- ^ X, Dharmic (6 Dec 2013). "Stream Problem's New EP "Understand Me"". Complex.com. Retrieved 9 Dec 2013.
- ^ Ellis, Stacy-Ann (7 Dec 2013). "Listen: Problem Streams His EP 'Understand Me'". Vibe.com. Retrieved 9 Dec 2013.
- ^ Smith, Trevor (6 Dec 2013). "Stream Problem's 'Understand Me' EP". HotNewHipHop.com. Retrieved 9 Dec 2013.
- ^ Legend (7 Feb 2013). "Problem – Understand Me / OnSMASH". freeonsmash.com.
- ^ "Problem - Understand Me EP - Stream". DJBooth.net. 10 Dec 2013. Retrieved 11 Dec 2013.
- ^ Josephs, Brian (24 Nov 2013). "Problem Reveals 'Understand Me' EP Cover Art, Tracklist". TheBoomBox.com. Retrieved 9 Dec 2013.
- ^ Tardio, Andres (6 Dec 2013). "Problem 'Understand Me' Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklisting & Stream / Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales". HipHopDX.com. Retrieved 9 Dec 2013.
- ^ "Problem Understand Me Trailer". YouTube.com. DiamondlanemusicTV. 21 Nov 2013. Retrieved 9 Dec 2013.
- ^ Clark, Trent (8 Dec 2013). "Problem - 'Understand Me' [VIDEO]". HipHopWired.com. Retrieved 9 Dec 2013.
- ^ J., Miranda (6 Dec 2013). "Stream Problem's 'Understand Me' EP". XXL.com. Retrieved 9 Dec 2013.
- ^ "Problem - Understand Me (Official Video)". YouTube.com. DiamondlanemusicTV. 8 Dec 2013. Retrieved 10 Dec 2013.
- ^ Richard. "Problem - Understand Me Music Video". DJBooth.net. Retrieved 10 Dec 2013.
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