Kendrick Lamar albums discography explained

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American rapper Kendrick Lamar has released five studio albums, one compilation album, one extended play (EP), one soundtrack album, and five mixtapes. His records have sold more than 17.9 million album-equivalent units worldwide,[1] 7.5 million of which are certified in the United States.[2] Throughout his career, he has earned four number-one albums on the US Billboard 200.

Lamar began his recording career under the stage name as K.Dot. His first mixtape, Youngest Head Nigga in Charge (Hub City Threat: Minor of the Year), was released, while he was attending high school. Lamar signed a recording contract with Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) in 2005, before much of his work was issued under the label. His next mixtapes, Training Day (2005), No Sleep 'Til NYC (with Jay Rock; 2007), and C4 (2009) helped him generate local recognition. After retiring his stage name with his 2009's self-titled extended play, Lamar scored his first entry on the Billboard charts with his fifth mixtape, Overly Dedicated (2010). The positively received project fared well enough to peak at number 72 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, and sold 12,000 copies by October 2012.[3]

All of Lamar's studio albums have been met with acclaim from music critics and enjoyed varying commercial success. His debut album, Section.80 (2011), peaked at 113 on the Billboard 200, with minimal mainstream promotion. Lamar's popularity surged with his second album, Good Kid, M.A.A.D City (2012), making it his first record under a joint recording contract with Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records. It earned the highest first-week sales by a male rapper of 2012, and has spent more weeks on the Billboard 200 than any hip hop studio album in history.[4] Lamar's third album, To Pimp a Butterfly (2015), marked his first number-one album in Australia,[5] Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom,[6] and the United States.[7] He earned his second American and Canadian chart-topping set in less than a year with the compilation album, Untitled Unmastered (2016).[8]

Lamar's widely successful fourth album, Damn (2017), was the Billboard year-end number-one album of that year.[9] It was also the seventh best-selling album of the year, according to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI).[10] Lamar curated and executive produced Black Panther: The Album (2018), which broke the record for the most streams in a single week for a soundtrack album.[11] His fifth album, Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers (2022), marked the conclusion of his tenure with TDE and Aftermath. A chart-topper in over ten countries, it was the first hip hop album of 2022 to accumulate over one billion streams on Spotify.[12]

Studio albums

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Album detailsPeak chart positionsSalesCertifications

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[22]
Section.80 113 21 — — — — — — — —
  • US: 130,000
  • UK: 27,348[23]
Good Kid, M.A.A.D City
  • Released: October 22, 2012
  • Label: Top Dawg, Aftermath, Interscope
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
2 1 23 46 2 20 57 26 7 16
  • US: 1,720,000
To Pimp a Butterfly
  • Released: March 16, 2015
  • Label: Top Dawg, Aftermath, Interscope
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
1 1 1 4 1 3 17 6 1 1
  • US: 1,050,000
  • RIAA: Platinum
  • ARIA: Gold[30]
  • MC: 2× Platinum
  • BPI: Platinum
  • IFPI DEN: Platinum[31]
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  • Released: April 14, 2017
  • Label: Top Dawg, Aftermath, Interscope
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
1 1 2 2 1 2 3 2 2 2
  • US: 1,002,000
  • RIAA: 3× Platinum
  • ARIA: 2× Platinum
  • BPI: Platinum
  • IFPI DEN: 2× Platinum[32]
  • MC: 4× Platinum
  • RMNZ: 6× Platinum[33]
  • SNEP: Platinum[34]
Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers
  • Released: May 13, 2022
  • Label: PGLang, Top Dawg, Aftermath, Interscope
  • Formats: CD, LP, cassette, digital download, streaming
1 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 2
  • ARIA: Gold
  • BPI: Gold
  • IFPI DEN: Gold[36]
  • RMNZ: Platinum[37]
  • SNEP: Gold[38]
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Compilation albums

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Untitled Unmastered
  • Released: March 4, 2016
  • Label: Top Dawg, Aftermath, Interscope
  • Formats: CD, LP, Digital download, streaming
1 1 3 11 1 13 55 9 5 7
  • US: 320,000[39]
  • UK: 37,059
  • BPI: Silver

Soundtrack albums

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Black Panther: The Album
  • Released: February 9, 2018
  • Label: Top Dawg, Aftermath, Interscope
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
1 1 2 8 1 1 93 2 1 —
  • RIAA: Platinum
  • ARIA: Gold[45]
  • BPI: Silver[46]
  • IFPI DEN: Platinum[47]
  • RMNZ: Platinum[48]
  • SNEP: Gold[49]
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Extended plays

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EP details
Kendrick Lamar[50]
  • Released: December 31, 2009
  • Label: Top Dawg
  • Formats: Digital download

Mixtapes

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Mixtape detailsPeak chart positionsSales


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Youngest Head Nigga in Charge (Hub City Threat: Minor of the Year)
  • Released: April 15, 2003[52]
  • Label: Konkrete Jungle Muzik
  • Formats: CD
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Training Day
  • Released: December 30, 2005[53]
  • Label: Top Dawg
  • Formats: CD, free download
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No Sleep 'Til NYC
  • Released: December 24, 2007[54]
  • Label: Top Dawg
  • Formats: CD, digital download
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C4
  • Released: January 30, 2009
  • Label: Top Dawg
  • Formats: CD, digital download
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Overly Dedicated
  • Released: September 14, 2010
  • Label: Top Dawg
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
72 46
  • US: 12,000
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Robinson . Lisa . Lisa Robinson . June 28, 2018 . The Gospel According to Kendrick Lamar . subscription . live . https://archive.today/20220322004311/https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2018/06/kendrick-lamar-cover-story . March 22, 2022 . June 17, 2024 . . en-US.
  2. Web site: Artist Tallies (Albums) . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221018214843/https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?advance_search=1&format_option=album-ep&tab_active=awards_by_artist&type=all&col=artist&ord=asc#search_section . October 18, 2022 . June 17, 2024 . . en-US.
  3. Web site: Meadows-Ingram . Benjamin . October 24, 2012 . Kendrick Lamar: The Story Behind good kid, m.A.A.d city . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220519173123/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/kendrick-lamar-the-story-behind-good-kid-maad-city-1083303/ . May 19, 2022 . June 17, 2024 . . en-US.
  4. Web site: Schatz . Lake . September 16, 2019 . Kendrick Lamar's good kid, m.A.A.D city Makes History as Longest-Running Hip-Hop Album on Charts . June 17, 2024 . . en-US.
  5. Web site: Brandle . Lars . March 23, 2015 . Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp A Butterfly Floats to No. 1 in Australia . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220605141609/https://www.billboard.com/pro/kendrick-lamars-to-pimp-a-butterfly-floats-to-no-1-in-australia/ . June 5, 2022 . June 17, 2024 . Billboard . en-US.
  6. News: March 23, 2015 . Kendrick Lamar tops UK album chart with To Pimp A Butterfly . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20150611140503/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/mar/23/kendrick-lamar-tops-uk-album-chart-to-pimp-a-butterfly . June 11, 2015 . June 17, 2024 . . en-GB . 0261-3077.
  7. Web site: Dockterman . Eliana . March 27, 2015 . Kendrick Lamar Finally Tops the Billboard Charts With To Pimp a Butterfly . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20150330033651/https://time.com/3761645/kendrick-lamar-tops-billboard-charts-to-pimp-a-butterfly/ . March 30, 2015 . June 17, 2024 . . en.
  8. Web site: Goodman . Jessica . March 14, 2016 . Kendrick Lamar's untitled. unmastered debuts at No. 1 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171105132345/https://ew.com/article/2016/03/14/kendrick-lamar-untitled-unmastered-no-1/ . November 5, 2017 . June 17, 2024 . . en.
  9. Top Billboard 200 Albums (Year-End 2017). Billboard. June 17, 2024. December 24, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171224115207/https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2017/top-billboard-200-albums. live.
  10. Web site: McIntyre . Hugh . April 24, 2018 . These Were The 10 Bestselling Albums In The World In 2017 . subscription . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180424191855/https://www.forbes.com/ . April 24, 2018 . June 17, 2024 . . en.
  11. Web site: Rolli . Bryan . January 8, 2019 . Why Kendrick Lamar Was Smart To Not Release A Solo Album In 2018 . subscription . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201107232418/https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanrolli/2019/01/08/why-kendrick-lamar-was-smart-to-not-release-a-solo-album-in-2018/ . November 7, 2020 . June 17, 2024 . Forbes . en.
  12. Web site: Griffin . Marc . August 31, 2022 . Kendrick Lamar’s Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers Hits 1 Billion Streams On Spotify . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220921062229/https://www.vibe.com/music/music-news/kendrick-lamar-mr-morale-billion-spotify-streams-1234690774/ . September 21, 2022 . June 17, 2024 . . en-US.
  13. Kendrick Lamar Chart History (Billboard 200). Billboard. October 13, 2017.
  14. Kendrick Lamar Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Albums) . Billboard. October 13, 2017.
  15. Web site: Discography Kendrick Lamar . australian-charts.com . Hung Medien . April 7, 2024.
  16. Web site: Discografie Kendrick Lamar . ultratop.be . Hung Medien . December 18, 2012 . nl.
  17. Kendrick Lamar Chart History (Canadian Albums) . Billboard. October 13, 2017.
  18. Web site: Discography Kendrick Lamar. Hung Medien. danishcharts.com. da. June 13, 2020.
  19. Web site: Discographie Kendrick Lamar . lescharts.com . Hung Medien . November 8, 2012 . fr.
  20. Web site: Discography Kendrick Lamar . irish-charts.com . Hung Medien . November 3, 2012.
  21. Web site: Discography Kendrick Lamar . charts.nz . Hung Medien . April 1, 2024.
  22. Web site: Kendrick Lamar . . March 22, 2015.
  23. News: Official Charts Analysis: Ed Sheeran's ÷ makes it seven weeks at No.1. Jones. Alan. April 21, 2017. May 5, 2017. Music Week. subscription .
  24. United States. Kendrick Lamar . April 18, 2017.
  25. United Kingdom. Kendrick Lamar. June 15, 2024.
  26. Australia. 2021. February 6, 2022.
  27. Web site: Kendrick Lamar – Good Kid M.A.A.D. City. IFPI Denmark. February 6, 2018. June 13, 2020.
  28. Canada. Kendrick Lamar. March 25, 2021.
  29. Web site: NZ Top 40 Albums Chart. March 15, 2024.
  30. Web site: ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2015 Albums. Australian Recording Industry Association. December 31, 2015. August 24, 2016.
  31. Web site: Kendrick Lamar – To Pimp A Butterfly. IFPI Denmark. January 21, 2020. June 13, 2020.
  32. Web site: Kendrick Lamar – DAMN.. IFPI Denmark. March 31, 2020. June 13, 2020.
  33. Web site: NZ Top 40 Albums Chart. March 15, 2024.
  34. France. Kendrick Lamar. September 9, 2022.
  35. November 30, 2022 . THE BIGGEST ALBUMS OF 2022 . November 30, 2022 . Hits Daily Double.
  36. Web site: Kendrick Lamar – Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers. IFPI Denmark. October 18, 2022. October 31, 2022.
  37. Web site: NZ Top 40 Albums Chart. July 9, 2023.
  38. France. Kendrick Lamar. August 5, 2023.
  39. Kendrick Lamar's Surprise 'Untitled' Album Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Chart . Billboard . March 13, 2016 . March 13, 2016 . Keith. Caulfield.
  40. 'Black Panther: The Album' No. 1 on Billboard 200 Chart for Second Week. Billboard. Caulfield. Keith. February 25, 2018. February 26, 2018.
  41. R&B/Hip-Hop Albums: February 24, 2018. Billboard. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180409193916/https://www.billboard.com/charts/r-b-hip-hop-albums/2018-02-24/. April 9, 2018. February 23, 2018.
  42. Canadian Albums: February 24, 2018. Billboard. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180519102405/https://www.billboard.com/charts/canadian-albums/2018-02-24. May 19, 2018. February 23, 2018.
  43. Web site: swedishcharts.com – Discography Kendrick Lamar. Hung Medien. March 29, 2024.
  44. Post Malone & Drake Rule Nielsen Music's Mid-Year 2018 R&B/Hip-Hop Charts . Caulfield . Keith . July 12, 2018 . Billboard . July 22, 2018.
  45. Web site: ARIA Australian Top 40 Urban Albums. Australian Recording Industry Association. November 19, 2018. November 17, 2018.
  46. United Kingdom. Original Soundtrack. Black Panther - The Album. 18286-1140-2. August 13, 2022.
  47. Web site: Soundtrack – Black Panther: The Album. IFPI Denmark. March 10, 2020. June 13, 2020.
  48. New Zealand. album. Various. Black Panther: The Album. 4517. August 31, 2018.
  49. France. Multi Interprètes. Black Panther The Album Music From and Inspired By. October 9, 2018.
  50. Web site: Reeves . Mosi . July 14, 2017 . Mixtape Primer: Reviewing Kendrick Lamar's Pre-Fame Output . June 18, 2024 . . en-US.
  51. Kendrick Lamar Chart History (Heatseekers Albums). Billboard. December 15, 2017.
  52. Stream: Kendrick Lamar's Unreleased Mixtape Hub City Threat, Minor of The Year . . Harris Publications . April 15, 2013 . May 14, 2013 . Diep, Eric.
  53. Web site: Kendrick Lamar . . . June 22, 2013 . Kellman, Andy.
  54. Web site: How Kendrick Lamar Became Rap's Newest Superstar . . October 22, 2012 . June 21, 2013 . Kurp, Josh.

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