Lauren (EP)

Lauren
EP by Keke Palmer
Released November 4, 2016 (2016-11-04)
Genre
Length 17:11
Label Island
Producer
Keke Palmer chronology
Waited to Exhale
(2016)		 Lauren
(2016)

Lauren is the second extended play (EP) from American recording artist Keke Palmer. The EP was released on November 4, 2016, through Island Records.[1]

Background and release

On November 4, 2016, Palmer released a 17-minute short film of the same name, which premiered exclusively on Billboard's website included with an interview describing the recording process and what the EP was about.[2]

Critical reception

Billboard gave a positive review and remarked the versability of the tracks stating: "[she] hones into her musical talents and offers up her vulnerable side on tracks like "Doubtful" and "Pressure." She also hits the ladies with the partystarter "Got Me F--ked Up" and flaunts her flawlessness as an African queen for "Hands Free"."[2] Rap-Up also praised the EP, as they noted: "over 16 minutes, the multi-faceted star delivers banger after banger through various moods and themes. From the opening scene, in which Keke encourages listeners to believe in themselves, Palmer sets the tone for an artistic journey that includes documentary-style vignettes."[3]

Commercial performance

On November 26, 2016, "Lauren" debuted at number eighteen on the Billboard R&B Albums chart,[4] number forty-two on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and number twenty-two on the Heatseekers albums chart.[5][6]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Doubtful"
  • Garrett
  • Dopant Beats[a]
3:03
2."Got Me Fucked Up" (featuring Dreezy)
  • Garrett
  • Atkinson[a]
3:28
3."Jealous"
  • Atkinson
  • Garrett
  • Garrett
  • Atkinson[a]
3:08
4."Pressure"
  • Atkinson
  • Garrett
  • Garrett
  • Atkinson[a]
4:26
5."Hands Free"
  • Atkinson
  • Garrett
  • Garrett
  • Atkinson[a]
3:10
Notes

Charts

Chart (2016) Peak
position
US R&B Albums (Billboard)[4] 18
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[5] 42
US Heatseekers (Billboard)[6] 22

Release history

Region Date Format Label Ref
Worldwide November 4, 2016 Island [1][7]

References

  1. 1 2 "Lauren – EP by Keke Palmer". iTunes Store (U.S.). Retrieved 4 November 2016.
  2. 1 2 Platon, Adelle. "Allow Keke Palmer to Reintroduce Herself on Visual EP 'Lauren': Exclusive Premiere". Billboard. Retrieved 4 November 2016.
  3. ↑ "WATCH KEKE PALMER'S VISUAL EP 'LAUREN'". Rap-Up. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
  4. 1 2 "R&B Albums November 26, 2016". Billboard. Retrieved 26 November 2016.
  5. 1 2 "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums November 26, 2016". Billboard. Retrieved 26 November 2016.
  6. 1 2 "Heatseekers Albums November 26, 2016". Billboard. Retrieved 26 November 2016.
  7. ↑ International releases of Lauren:
    • In the UK: "Lauren – EP by Keke Palmer". iTunes Store (UK). Apple Music inc. Retrieved 4 November 2016.
    • In Australia: "Lauren – EP by Keke Palmer". iTunes Store (Australia). Apple Music inc. Retrieved 4 November 2016.
    • In Canada: "Lauren – EP by Keke Palmer". iTunes Store (Canada). Apple Music inc. Retrieved 4 November 2016.
    • In Spain: "Lauren – EP by Keke Palmer". iTunes Store (Spain). Apple Music inc. Retrieved 4 November 2016.
    • In Germany: "Lauren – EP by Keke Palmer". iTunes Store (Germany). Apple Music inc. Retrieved 4 November 2016.
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