Understand Me

Understand Me
EP by Problem
Released December 10, 2013
Genre Hip hop
Length 23:17
Label Diamond Lane Music Group
Producer P-Lo, League of Starz, Yung JR, Mars, Iamsu
Problem chronology

Understand Me
(2013)
Singles from Understand Me
  1. "Like Whaaat"
    Released: February 12, 2013
  2. "Say That Then"
    Released: July 23, 2013

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 titular 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]

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

No. TitleWriter(s)Producer(s) Length
1. "Moment of Clarity"  J. MartinYung JR 2:12
2. "Understand Me"  J. MartinP-Lo (of The Invasion) 3:08
3. "Say That Then" (featuring Glasses Malone)J. Martin, C. PennimanLeague of Starz 2:52
4. "Let Em Die"  J. MartinIamsu 2:21
5. "Be On"  J. MartinLeague of Starz 2:54
6. "Stop Playin'" (featuring Mars)J. Martin, L. EdwardsMars 2:56
7. "Like Whaaat" (featuring Bad Lucc)J. Martin, T. HardenLeague of Starz 3:31
8. "Singin' From My Heart"  J. MartinLeague of Starz 3:23
Total length:
 23:17

Chart positions

Chart (2013) Peak
position
US Billboard Heatseekers Albums 8
US Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums 44

References

  1. ↑ "iTunes - Music - Understand Me - EP by Problem". iTunes.com. Retrieved 9 Dec 2013.
  2. ↑ X, Dharmic (6 Dec 2013). "Stream Problem's New EP "Understand Me"". Complex.com. Retrieved 9 Dec 2013.
  3. ↑ Ellis, Stacy-Ann (7 Dec 2013). "Listen: Problem Streams His EP 'Understand Me'". Vibe.com. Retrieved 9 Dec 2013.
  4. ↑ Smith, Trevor (6 Dec 2013). "Stream Problem's 'Understand Me' EP". HotNewHipHop.com. Retrieved 9 Dec 2013.
  5. ↑ Legend (7 Feb 2013). "Problem – Understand Me | OnSMASH". freeonsmash.com.
  6. ↑ "Problem - Understand Me EP - Stream". DJBooth.net. 10 Dec 2013. Retrieved 11 Dec 2013.
  7. ↑ Josephs, Brian (24 Nov 2013). "Problem Reveals ‘Understand Me’ EP Cover Art, Tracklist". TheBoomBox.com. Retrieved 9 Dec 2013.
  8. ↑ 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.
  9. ↑ "Problem Understand Me Trailer". YouTube.com. DiamondlanemusicTV. 21 Nov 2013. Retrieved 9 Dec 2013.
  10. ↑ Clark, Trent (8 Dec 2013). "Problem - 'Understand Me' [VIDEO]". HipHopWired.com. Retrieved 9 Dec 2013.
  11. ↑ J., Miranda (6 Dec 2013). "Stream Problem's 'Understand Me' EP". XXL.com. Retrieved 9 Dec 2013.
  12. ↑ "Problem - Understand Me (Official Video)". YouTube.com. DiamondlanemusicTV. 8 Dec 2013. Retrieved 10 Dec 2013.
  13. ↑ Richard. "Problem - Understand Me Music Video | Listen". DJBooth.net. Retrieved 10 Dec 2013.