Professional Rapper
Lil Dicky · 2015
89 min · 20 tracks · hip-hop · pop rap · comedy hip-hop
A comedic exploration of rap's absurdities, laced with clever wordplay and infectious beats.
Professional Rapper is an album by Lil Dicky, released in 2015. A comedic exploration of rap's absurdities, laced with clever wordplay and infectious beats. The album garnered significant attention, peaking at No. 7 on the Billboard Rap Albums chart, and featured the hit single '$ave Dat Money,' which highlighted Dicky's satirical take on wealth and fame. Its unique blend of comedy and hip-hop led to a fresh wave of interest in humorous rap, influencing subsequent artists who embrace similar styles. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Professional Rapper sound like?
A comedic exploration of rap's absurdities, laced with clever wordplay and infectious beats. Rooted in hip-hop and pop rap.
What makes Professional Rapper by Lil Dicky notable?
The album garnered significant attention, peaking at No. 7 on the Billboard Rap Albums chart, and featured the hit single '$ave Dat Money,' which highlighted Dicky's satirical take on wealth and fame. Its unique blend of comedy and hip-hop led to a fresh wave of interest in humorous rap, influencing subsequent artists who embrace similar styles. Released in January 2015, 'Professional Rapper' marked Lil Dicky's debut studio album following the viral success of his 2013 track 'Ex-Boyfriend.' At this point, he was transitioning from a YouTube comedian to a serious contender in the hip-hop scene, using humor to critique and navigate the genre's conventions.
How many songs are on Professional Rapper?
Professional Rapper has 20 tracks, running approximately 89 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Meet the Burds (interlude) 1:03
- 2 Professional Rapper Standout 5:53
- 3 Who Knew 3:31
- 4 Lemme Freak 4:45
- 5 Lemme Freak For Real Tho (outro) 4:16
- 6 White Crime 3:39
- 7 Molly 4:04
- 8 Bruh… 4:22
- 9 Hannibal Interlude 2:00
- 10 $ave Dat Money Standout 4:50
- 11 Oh Well 3:28
Disc 2
- 1 Personality 4:18
- 2 Pillow Talking Standout 10:45
- 3 Parental Advisory (interlude) 1:21
- 4 Classic Male Pregame 4:02
- 5 The Antagonist 6:02
- 6 The Antagonist II 3:52
- 7 Parents Still Don’t Understand (interlude) 1:38
- 8 Work (Paid for That?) 4:55
- 9 Truman 10:14
Release Date
January 1, 2015
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
89 min 12 sec
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