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 "Like Whaaat" Released: February 12, 2013 "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 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]

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.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
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)	J. Martin, C. Penniman	League of Starz	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)	J. Martin, L. Edwards	Mars	2:56
7.	"Like Whaaat" (featuring Bad Lucc)	J. Martin, T. Harden	League of Starz	3:31
8.	"Singin' From My Heart"	J. Martin	League 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". DJBooth.net. Retrieved 10 Dec 2013.