Easy Bake (song) explained

Easy Bake
Type:	Promotional single
Artist:	Jay Rock featuring Kendrick Lamar and SZA
Album:	90059
Released:	August 27, 2015
Genre:	Gangsta rap

"Easy Bake" is a song by American rapper Jay Rock, taken from his second studio album 90059. It features guest appearances from Rock's Top Dawg Entertainment label-mates Kendrick Lamar and SZA. The song, which was produced by Skhye Hutch, ThankGod4Cody, The Antydote, Chris Calor and SmokeyGotBeatz, was released as a promotional single on August 27, 2015.^{[1] [2]}

Release

The song was first premiered for a limited audience during a listening session for 90059 in Los Angeles on August 16, 2015. On August 26, the first part of the song was premiered for the rest of the world, when Jay Rock played the song on radio station Shade 45. The full song was made available the next day on the iTunes Store, as an instant gratification track for those who purchased the album.^{[3] [4]}

Remix

On November 25, 2015, the song was remixed with new production and a new verse by Kendrick Lamar, accompanied with a new title "Traffic Jam (Easy Bake Remix)".^{[5] [6]}

Notes and References

1. Hear Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock Reunite on Fiery 'Easy Bake'. Rolling Stone. 27 August 2015.
2. Web site: Jay Rock Teams with Kendrick Lamar for "Easy Bake". Pitchfork. 27 August 2015.
3. Web site: Jay Rock – "Easy Bake" (Feat. Kendrick Lamar). 27 August 2015.
4. Web site: Jay Rock - Easy Bake Feat. Kendrick Lamar & SZA. HNHH. 27 August 2015.
5. Web site: Kendrick Lamar Remixes Jay Rock's "Easy Bake". Pitchfork. 25 November 2015.
6. Web site: Kendrick Lamar Already Gave Us Something to be Thankful for: A New Verse. https://web.archive.org/web/20151128112654/http://www.mtv.com/news/2549714/kendrick-lamar-jay-rock-traffic-jam-easy-bake-remix/. dead. November 28, 2015. MTV.