bj the chicago kid usher confessions album cover

The album debuted at number 113 on the US Billboard 200 and as of February 2014, it has sold 130,000 copies domestically. Section.80 received generally positive reviews from critics upon its release. The album features guest appearances from GLC, Colin Munroe, Ashtrobot, BJ the Chicago Kid, Schoolboy Q, Ab-Soul and vocals from late singer-songwriter Alori Joh.

A concept album, it features lyrical themes delivered by Lamar such as the 1980s crack epidemic, racism and the medication tolerance of Generation Y. The production of Section.80 was mainly handled by TDE in-house producers from production group Digi+Phonics, as well as THC, Tommy Black, Wyldfyer, Terrace Martin and J. Shortly after its release, he began working on Section.80.

In 2010, Lamar released Overly Dedicated, his fourth solo mixtape.

In the years leading up to its release, Lamar previously produced various mixtapes under the moniker K.Dot. It was released on July 2, 2011, by Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE). The Atlanta-bred rapper’s first studio LP includes collaborations with Gucci Mane, City Girls, 21 Savage, Saweetie and Trina.Section.80 is the debut studio album by American rapper Kendrick Lamar. Mulatto looks to prove her breakthrough single “Bitch From Da Souf” was no fluke on her RCA Records debut Queen Of Da Souf. The veteran MC’s 13th album features a reunion of The Firm supergroup as AZ, Foxy Brown and Cormega join him on the appropriately titled track “Full Circle.” Nas has reemerged with King’s Disease, a 13-track LP executive produced by Hit-Boy. This week was also supposed to contain Armani Caesar’s Griselda Records debut, but her project got postponed following the death of DJ Shay.Ĭheck out all of the noteworthy streams below. Other notable projects include Mulatto’s major label debut, a Vic Mensa EP and Lecrae’s latest LP. That’s exactly the case when it comes to this week’s releases, which are highlighted by a new album from Nas. New Music Friday is always an exciting time for Hip Hop fans, but it’s extra special when it features the return of a legend.

Bj the chicago kid usher confessions album cover