Section.80
by Kendrick Lamar
  • Record Label: !K7
  • Release Date: Jul 2, 2011
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8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 795 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 745 out of 795
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 795
  3. Negative: 36 out of 795

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  1. Vampire25
    Feb 7, 2013
    8
    Section. 80's one of the better hip hop records I've heard in awhile. I love the concept behind Kendrick's lyrics and his style and flow are so engaging. Each track tells a beautiful story with incredible production and very catchy beats. All In All, Section. 80 is a great hip hop record. B+
  2. Andremax
    Jul 11, 2018
    7
    Looking inside Kendrick Lamar's discography, this play becomes obfuscated, even more if you compare with the subsequent albuns, that are pure masterpiece. This is the most homogenic Lamar's album, all of you listen here is pure rap without too much textures that are listened in following albuns. Maybe he were finding himself about sonority (and he was in a way more-than-certain, by theLooking inside Kendrick Lamar's discography, this play becomes obfuscated, even more if you compare with the subsequent albuns, that are pure masterpiece. This is the most homogenic Lamar's album, all of you listen here is pure rap without too much textures that are listened in following albuns. Maybe he were finding himself about sonority (and he was in a way more-than-certain, by the way). Even so, this play is far far being bad, his flow for example were already flawless. Kendrick's discography is very consistent, even perfect, and this album collaborate too much for it.… Expand
  3. fifi3
    Jul 28, 2019
    8
    The album is a great introduction to one of Hip Hop's greatest. It isn't quite as extensive, meticulous or well rounded as Kendrick's best. The hooks are a bit bland and the concept is much looser. Still, Kendrick's flows, words and unique story telling ability make it obvious the best was yet to come.
  4. FruitJuice
    Jul 17, 2017
    8
    great album............................................................................................................................................................
  5. ChiIIaoi
    Jul 19, 2023
    8
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que eu dei pro album:
    album mt bom, agora só escrever pra passar dos 75 caracteres.
  6. Connorcox1997
    Feb 15, 2019
    10
    Section.80 by Kendrick Lamar is a great start to his debut album. This album may not be perfect, but this album totally entertained me a lot. All of the songs on the album are fantastic. the beats are dope and the production are dope on the album. I highly recommended.
  7. keve16
    Mar 22, 2015
    8
    7.9/10................................................................................................................................................
  8. C_dot
    Dec 3, 2018
    8
    Kendrick Lamar's debut album is something special. Section.80 hould go down as one of the greatest debut albums of all time, in the same stratosphere as Illmatic, The College Dropout, etc. The album really shows Lamar's versatility and was an accurate indicator of what was going to come to us with the current king of hip hop.
  9. Shady313
    May 2, 2015
    10
    10/10 ................................................................................................................................................
  10. Atum_
    Jun 8, 2020
    8
    Although this is almost more a mixtape than an album, you can see the rough edgded artist that would a few years later sement himself as the best artist of his generation. Although some of the tracks on this album might be considered preachy, this is a great album. Some tracks are great bangers that are just fun to listen to, like RIgarmortus or Hol' Up, while some are deep tracks aboutAlthough this is almost more a mixtape than an album, you can see the rough edgded artist that would a few years later sement himself as the best artist of his generation. Although some of the tracks on this album might be considered preachy, this is a great album. Some tracks are great bangers that are just fun to listen to, like RIgarmortus or Hol' Up, while some are deep tracks about the racism in America, like HiiiPower (Produced by J Cole). Great album, but one of Kendrick's weaker ones, which only says something about the quality of his discography.… Expand
  11. Jensen67
    May 23, 2017
    8
    The project that gave many of us our first view of this incredible talent. This album is great. Only song I don't particularly care for is No Make-Up.

    Best songs: HiiiPower / Ronald Reagan Era / Kush & Corinthians
  12. Jumpman
    Jan 8, 2016
    9
    Kendrick Lamar broke out with a bold and unconventional project like section. 80 which seems like quite impressive feat to me and projected early the talent that was gonna carry him to the top of
  13. Mannhorse
    Sep 26, 2015
    9
    A near-flawless album with beautiful and touching subject matters, top-notch rapping, and excellent production. Although I am not a big hip-hop fan, Kendrick has given birth to one of the best albums of the decade, and must be given due credit.
  14. 2hip2beahipster
    Mar 21, 2012
    8
    A fantastic and gripping rap album. Probably my favorite rap album of 2011 and definitely in top 3 of my favs for the year. In this album, Kendrick relays intelligent verses that serve a purpose. "HiiiPower" is a fantastic track and is amazingly produced by J. Cole. "Ronald Reagen Era" also has a few great hooks. Great album and I cannot wait to hear more from this promising, young rapper.
  15. hiphop97
    Oct 7, 2013
    10
    This album or mixtape or whatever you want to call it really shows off Kendricks skills as a rapper. His lyrical ability is insane and his flow is so good. He is definitely the best rapper around today. I hope he carries on like this because hip hop needs someone like him,
  16. TTW107
    Feb 8, 2012
    9
    Wow! TDE is taking over right now! Kendrick is just more intellectual than anything in rap currently. This defines a generation. Tammy's Song, The Spiteful Chant and Rigamortus are my favorite!
  17. LinttaFlamingo
    Sep 22, 2016
    9
    The debut studio album from Kendrick Lamar immediately shows that he can write songs that are very positive and fun, but he can also write stuff that is deep, very deep and sad. And that's why I love his music so much! He does it in a way that his music always feels alive and meaningful. Kendrick is a real treasure.
  18. Wrong_Opinions
    Dec 18, 2020
    9
    I feel like most the critics of this album only gave this an 80/100 because it’s called “Section.80”. It deserves much more praise and is one of the best debut albums of the 2010s. Some of the worse cuts on this thing such as “No Make-Up” and “The Spiteful Chant” may weigh it down slightly, however it simultaneously offers some incredible tracks such as “Rigamortus”, “Kush & Corinthians”I feel like most the critics of this album only gave this an 80/100 because it’s called “Section.80”. It deserves much more praise and is one of the best debut albums of the 2010s. Some of the worse cuts on this thing such as “No Make-Up” and “The Spiteful Chant” may weigh it down slightly, however it simultaneously offers some incredible tracks such as “Rigamortus”, “Kush & Corinthians” and “HiiiPower” that really show how good this album is. 91/100. Definitely would recommend.… Expand
  19. Diego_19
    Jan 31, 2023
    7
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  20. The-X-Territory
    Jan 24, 2021
    9
    This album is great, there is a good reason people consider Kendrick the modern GOAT. The storytelling and music is great here, even No Makeup... I don't care what people say, that song isn't half as bad as people make it out to be. every song here is at least 8.
  21. MKUltra7
    Jul 17, 2022
    10
    This is by far the greatest debut rap album of all time. This album is too good for a 23-year old to make.
  22. brashadcarr23
    Feb 19, 2020
    10
    great album that aged really well. my fav songs are kesha song hiipower rigamortus. classic album
  23. thugnificent2
    Apr 2, 2013
    8
    This album is better than average. The beats are just sometimes boring. But Kendrick is never a bad rapper. His flow here is also his best especially on chapter ten.
  24. homer4president
    Mar 11, 2015
    8
    At first I REALLY did not like Kendrick Lamar. I listened to ADHD and Rigamortus, and I did not like either song, so I just blew him off when people told me to listen to him. Well, that was probably one of the stupidest things I have ever done. Because I finished and bought the album a few days ago, and it is probably one of my favorites now. ADHD and Rigamortus were probably my leastAt first I REALLY did not like Kendrick Lamar. I listened to ADHD and Rigamortus, and I did not like either song, so I just blew him off when people told me to listen to him. Well, that was probably one of the stupidest things I have ever done. Because I finished and bought the album a few days ago, and it is probably one of my favorites now. ADHD and Rigamortus were probably my least favorite songs from the album, but as a whole the album is great and I was amazed after I listened to the whole thing.… Expand
  25. jagai84
    Nov 14, 2012
    10
    some dope **** kendrick is surely the next big thing to come out from compton!!!1 this dude is legendary! he has his own flow and original!!!! it's about time someone can come and save rap!!!
  26. Sci-Fi-Dude1456
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
    Look back at it, it was easily the best rap album of 2011 in my opinion. Production, lyrics, and everything about it is solid. Kendrick did a great job with this album.
  27. DenzelJamie
    Jun 20, 2022
    10
    Section.80 is one of the most underrated rap albums of all time. It's one of the best debut rap albums of all time, and Kendrick Lamar didn't miss even a tad bit with this one.
  28. 1stBorn
    Feb 16, 2013
    9
    The first time I heard Kendrick was on Overly Dedicated, and while at first I had a hard time getting into it because of his weird flow. Looking back, I realized just how good it was. Maybe I needed something like Section.80 to come along and help me with that. Section.80 is not only a very well executed project, it is more brave in its subject matter than most MC's who claim they're fromThe first time I heard Kendrick was on Overly Dedicated, and while at first I had a hard time getting into it because of his weird flow. Looking back, I realized just how good it was. Maybe I needed something like Section.80 to come along and help me with that. Section.80 is not only a very well executed project, it is more brave in its subject matter than most MC's who claim they're from the hood. Kendrick takes jabs at society on songs like Your Ethnicity, A.D.H.D., Ronald Reagan Era and HiiiPoWeR. And each song brings up topics that are so intriguing you want to hear more. Both Tammy's Song and Keisha's Song are tales of women who are caught in hard situations such as unfaithful relationships to getting involved in prostitution in order to survive. And yet for an independent release, this album sounds very expensive. Most of the production comes from Digi+Phonics but there's a few other contributions from THC, Terrace Martin and even J. Cole (who's beat on HiiiPoWeR is the best one on the album). If I were to have a single solitary gripe it's that the choruses are a bit weak. Kendrick needs to improve on that in future releases. But overall, this album was fantastic and my favorite release of 2011.… Expand
  29. Blonisco
    Jan 26, 2023
    8
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  30. Cyzzyx
    May 18, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Section.80 is Kendrick Lamar's debut project, and he starts off with a bang. Introducing his clever lyricism in a story-like fashion, Kendrick opens up the door to both unique beats and incredible flows. He also has a lot to say in this project, touching on themes like drug abuse, institutionalization, and gang culture. There are some missteps in this project, such as songs that don't make sense sonically, but conceptually this is an excellent project along with a ton of insightful tracks and unique instrumentation.

    Favorite Tracks: F*ck Your Ethnicity, Hol' Up, A.D.H.D, Chapter Six, Ronald Reagan Era, Rigamortus, Kush & Corinthians, Ab-Souls Outro, HiiiPower

    Least Favorite Tracks: No Make-Up (Her Vice), Tammy's Songs (Her Evils), Blow My High (Members Only)    … Expand
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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Expert Witness (MSN Music)
    Aug 28, 2012
    83
    Just when you're thinking not bad at all, come some songs.
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  2. The Wire
    Dec 6, 2011
    70
    The record crams a ton of sonic and thematic ideas into a small space and yet show almost no visible stitches. [Oct 2011, p.66]
  3. Dusted Magazine
    Oct 27, 2011
    60
    He doesn't quite sell the thesis that that's the point.
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