Studio Album · No. 1
Section.80 Songwriting Credits by Kendrick Lamar
Produced by Sounwave, Tae Beast, Willie B, J. Cole, Wyldfyer · Engineered by Derek Ali (MixedByAli)
Top Dawg Entertainment
Hip HopWest Coast Hip HopConscious Hip HopAlternative Hip Hop
100%
Authorship
Kendrick Lamar wrote 16 of 16 documented tracks
Authorship Breakdown 16 / 16 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 16 tracks with documented writers, by whether Kendrick Lamar carries a lyricist or composer credit.
16 trackswritten by Kendrick Lamar
0 tracksoutside writers
Kendrick Lamar's roles on this album
Share of the 16 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer0%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
16
Tracks
18
Lyricists
9
Producers
130,000
US Copies Sold
2011
Released
Data Insight
Kendrick Lamar wrote all of his own verses across Section.80, his debut studio album on Top Dawg Entertainment. The production was anchored by in-house TDE producers Sounwave, Tae Beast, and Willie B (collectively Digi+Phonics), with additional beats from Terrace Martin and a notable contribution from J. Cole on 'HiiiPoWeR.' Derek Ali handled mixing, establishing the engineering sound that would define Kendrick's early TDE catalog. Guest vocalists include Ab-Soul, Schoolboy Q, BJ the Chicago Kid, and the late Alori Joh.
Kendrick Lamar's debut studio album, released July 2, 2011, independently through Top Dawg Entertainment. A concept album addressing the societal failures facing Generation Y, the 'Section 8' generation, touching on drugs, teen pregnancy, and the erosion of the American Dream. Features Ab-Soul, ScHoolboy Q, BJ the Chicago Kid, and production from a wide pool of TDE-affiliated beatmakers.
Track Listing & Credits 16 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Fuck Your Ethnicity
|
Kendrick LamarAxel Morgan | Kendrick DuckworthAxel Morgan | THC | Kendrick Lamar (Rap) |
| 2 |
Hol' Up
|
Kendrick LamarSounwave | Kendrick DuckworthMark Spears | Sounwave | Kendrick Lamar (Rap) |
| 3 |
A.D.H.D
|
Kendrick LamarMatthew MartinSounwave | Kendrick DuckworthMatthew MartinMark Spears | Sounwave | Kendrick Lamar (Rap) |
| 4 |
No Make-Up (Her Vice)
|
Kendrick LamarSounwaveColin Munroe | Kendrick DuckworthMark SpearsColin Munroe | Sounwave | Colin Munroe (Vocals) |
| 5 |
Tammy's Song (Her Evils)
|
Kendrick LamarRicci RieraAxel Morgan | Kendrick DuckworthRicci RieraAxel Morgan | THC | Kendrick Lamar (Rap) |
| 6 |
Chapter Six
|
Kendrick LamarFredrik Halldin | Kendrick DuckworthFredrik Halldin | Tommy Black | Kendrick Lamar (Rap) |
| 7 |
Ronald Reagan Era (His Evils)
|
Kendrick LamarDonte Perkins | Kendrick DuckworthDonte Perkins | Tae Beast | Kendrick Lamar (Rap) |
| 8 |
Poe Mans Dreams (His Vice)
|
Kendrick LamarGLCWillie B | Kendrick DuckworthGreg Lawtie-CampbellWilliam Brown | Willie B | GLC (Vocals) |
| 9 |
The Spiteful Chant
|
Kendrick LamarScHoolboy QSounwave | Kendrick DuckworthQuincy HanleyMark Spears | SounwaveDave Free | ScHoolboy Q (Vocals) |
| 10 |
Chapter Ten
|
Kendrick LamarRicci RieraAxel Morgan | Kendrick DuckworthRicci RieraAxel Morgan | THC | Kendrick Lamar (Rap) |
| 11 |
Keisha's Song (Her Pain)
|
Kendrick LamarDonte Perkins | Kendrick DuckworthDonte Perkins | Tae Beast | Ashtrobot (Vocals) |
| 12 |
Rigamortis
|
Kendrick LamarEric Reed | Kendrick DuckworthEric Reed | Willie BSounwave | Kendrick Lamar (Rap) |
| 13 |
Kush & Corinthians (His Pain)
|
Kendrick LamarWyatt Coleman | Kendrick DuckworthWyatt Coleman | Wyldfyer | BJ the Chicago Kid (Vocals) |
| 14 |
Blow My High (Members Only)
|
Kendrick LamarMissy ElliottTimbaland | Kendrick DuckworthMelissa ElliottTimothy Mosley | Tommy Black | Kendrick Lamar (Rap) |
| 15 |
Ab-Soul's Outro
|
Kendrick LamarAb-SoulTerrace Martin | Kendrick DuckworthHerbert StevensTerrace Martin | Terrace Martin | Ab-Soul (Vocals) |
| 16 |
HiiiPoWeR
|
Kendrick LamarJ. Cole | Kendrick DuckworthJermaine Cole | J. Cole | Kendrick Lamar (Rap) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 34 contributors
KD
Kendrick Duckworth
Writer
KL
Kendrick Lamar
Writer · Rap
S
Sounwave
Writer · Producer
MS
Mark Spears
Writer
AM
Axel Morgan
Writer
DP
Donte Perkins
Writer
RR
Ricci Riera
Writer
WB
Willie B
Writer · Producer
JC
J. Cole
Writer · Producer
TM
Terrace Martin
Writer · Producer
A
Ab-Soul
Writer · Vocals
CM
Colin Munroe
Writer · Vocals
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Frequently Asked Questions Section.80
When was Kendrick Lamar's Section.80 released?
Section.80 was released on July 2, 2011, through Top Dawg Entertainment. It was Kendrick Lamar's debut studio album. The project arrived before his major-label breakthrough and was distributed independently.
Did Kendrick Lamar write Section.80 himself?
Yes. Kendrick Lamar wrote his own verses throughout Section.80. The album's concepts, including its commentary on the generation born in the 1980s, came directly from his own writing. He collaborated with TDE producers for the music but authored the lyrics.
Who produced Section.80 by Kendrick Lamar?
Section.80 was produced primarily by Top Dawg Entertainment's in-house team, including Sounwave, Tae Beast, and Willie B. Terrace Martin also contributed production. J. Cole produced the single 'HiiiPoWeR.'
What is the song HiiiPoWeR about on Section.80?
'HiiiPoWeR' is a call for self-awareness and resistance, referencing figures such as Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr., and Marcus Garvey. It served as the lead single from Section.80 and was produced by J. Cole. The track became an early anthem associated with Kendrick Lamar's message-driven approach.
What does A.D.H.D by Kendrick Lamar address on Section.80?
'A.D.H.D' examines drug use and the restlessness of Kendrick Lamar's generation rather than the clinical disorder its title suggests. The track is one of the most recognized songs from Section.80. It reflects the album's broader theme of a generation coping with trauma.
Is Section.80 certified Platinum?
Yes. Section.80 was certified Platinum by the RIAA for combined sales and album-equivalent units exceeding one million. The certification came years after the album's 2011 release as streaming boosted its totals.
Who are the featured guests on Section.80?
Section.80 features fellow Top Dawg Entertainment artists Ab-Soul and Schoolboy Q, along with singers BJ the Chicago Kid and Alori Joh. GLC and Colin Munroe also appear. These guests reflect Kendrick Lamar's close ties to the TDE roster early in his career.