Section.80 (2011) — Kendrick Lamar

Released on July 2, 2011, Section.80 is Kendrick Lamar’s independent debut studio album. Named after Section 80 housing and the 1980s crack era, the concept album tells stories of two fictional girls, Tammy and Keisha, representing the generation born in the 80s.

Features include Rigamortis, A.D.H.D., HiiiPoWeR (produced by J. Cole), and The Spiteful Chant (with Schoolboy Q). The album received widespread critical acclaim and set the stage for his major-label debut.