Lauren (EP)
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| Released | November 4, 2016 | |||
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| Length | 17:11 | |||
| Label | Island | |||
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Lauren is the second extended play (EP) by the American recording artist Keke Palmer. It was released on November 4, 2016, through Island Records.[1]
Background and release
On 4 November 2016, Palmer released a 17-minute short film of the same name, which was premiered on Billboard's website and included an interview describing the recording process and what the EP was about.[2]
Critical reception
Billboard gave a positive review and remarked on the versatility 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, and 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 26 November 2016, "Lauren" debuted at number 18 on the Billboard
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Doubtful" |
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| 3:03 |
| 2. | "Got Me Fucked Up" (featuring Dreezy) |
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| 3:28 |
| 3. | "Jealous" |
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| 3:08 |
| 4. | "Pressure" |
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| 4:26 |
| 5. | "Hands Free" |
| 3:10 |
- Notes
Charts
| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[5] | 42 |
| US | 22 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref |
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| Worldwide | 4 November 2016 |
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Island | [1][7] |
References
- ^ a b "Lauren – EP by Keke Palmer". iTunes Store (U.S.). 4 November 2016. Retrieved 4 November 2016.
- ^ a b Platon, Adelle. "Allow Keke Palmer to Reintroduce Herself on Visual EP 'Lauren'". Billboard. Retrieved 4 November 2016.
- ^ "WATCH KEKE PALMER'S VISUAL EP 'LAUREN'". Rap-Up. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
- ^ "R&B Albums November 26, 2016". Billboard. Retrieved 26 November 2016.
- ^ a b "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums November 26, 2016". Billboard. Retrieved 26 November 2016.
- ^ a b "Heatseekers Albums November 26, 2016". Billboard. Retrieved 26 November 2016.
- ^ International releases of Lauren:
- In the UK: "Lauren – EP by Keke Palmer". iTunes Store (UK). Apple Music inc. 4 November 2016. 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. 4 November 2016. Retrieved 4 November 2016.
- In Spain: "Lauren – EP by Keke Palmer". iTunes Store (Spain). Apple Music inc. 4 November 2016. Retrieved 4 November 2016.
- In Germany: "Lauren – EP by Keke Palmer". iTunes Store (Germany). Apple Music inc. 4 November 2016. Retrieved 4 November 2016.