Understand Me

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]

Understand Me
EP by
Problem
ReleasedDecember 10, 2013 (2013-12-10)
GenreHip hop
Length23:17
LabelDiamond Lane Music Group
ProducerP-Lo, League of Starz, Yung JR, Mars, Iamsu
Problem chronology
Understand Me
(2013)		 Rosecrans
(2017)
Singles from Understand Me
  1. "Like Whaaat"
    Released: February 12, 2013
  2. "Say That Then"
    Released: July 23, 2013

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 JR2:12
2."Understand Me"J. MartinP-Lo (of The Invasion)3:08
3."Say That Then" (featuring Glasses Malone)J. Martin, C. PennimanTONEBONEBEATS2:52
4."Let 'Em Die"J. MartinIamsu2:21
5."Be On"J. MartinLeague of Starz2:54
6."Stop Playin'" (featuring Mars)J. Martin, L. EdwardsMars2:56
7."Like Whaaat" (featuring Bad Lucc)J. Martin, T. HardenLeague of Starz3:31
8."Singin' From My Heart"J. MartinLeague of Starz3:23
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". DJBooth.net. Retrieved 10 Dec 2013.


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