{{Infobox album | name = Understand Me | type = EP | artist = Problem | cover = Problem, 'Understand Me', cover art, Nov 2013.jpg | alt = | released = {{start date|2013|12|10}} | recorded = | venue = | studio = | genre = Hip hop | length = {{duration|m=23|s=17}} | label = Diamond Lane Music Group | producer = {{hlist|Iamsu!|League of Starz|Mars|P-Lo of The Invasion|TONEBONEBEATS|Yung JR}} | prev_title = | prev_year = | next_title = Rosecrans | next_year = 2017 | misc = {{Singles | name = Understand Me | type = EP | single1 = Like Whaaat | single1date = February 12, 2013 | single2 = Say That Then | single2date = July 23, 2013 }} }} '''''Understand Me''''' is the debut EP by American hip hop recording artist Problem, released on December 10, 2013 under Diamond Lane Music Group.<ref name=iTunes>{{cite web|title=iTunes - Music - Understand Me - EP by Problem|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/understand-me-ep/id762707746|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140411151049/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/understand-me-ep/id762707746|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 11, 2014|work=iTunes.com|access-date=9 Dec 2013}}</ref> The EP follows up six months after the release of his ninth mixtape, ''The Separation''.<ref>{{cite web|last=X|first=Dharmic|title=Stream Problem's New EP "Understand Me"|url=http://www.complexmag.ca/music/2013/12/problem-understand-me-ep-stream|work=Complex.com|access-date=9 Dec 2013|date=6 Dec 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Ellis|first=Stacy-Ann|title=Listen: Problem Streams His EP 'Understand Me'|url=http://www.vibe.com/article/listen-problem-streams-his-ep-understand-me|work=Vibe.com|access-date=9 Dec 2013|date=7 Dec 2013}}</ref> The eight-track project is a collection of new and previously released material,<ref>{{cite web|last=Smith|first=Trevor|title=Stream Problem's 'Understand Me' EP|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/stream-problem-s-understand-me-ep-news.8458.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131209105658/http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/stream-problem-s-understand-me-ep-news.8458.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 9, 2013|work=HotNewHipHop.com|access-date=9 Dec 2013|date=6 Dec 2013}}</ref> including "Like Whaaat," "Say That Then" and the title track.<ref>{{cite web|title=Problem – Understand Me / OnSMASH|url=http://freeonsmash.com/music/problem-understand-me/|work=freeonsmash.com|author=Legend|date=7 Feb 2013}}</ref> The EP features production from League of Starz, Mars (of production group 1500 or Nothin'), P-Lo of The Invasion, Yung JR and Iamsu!.<ref>{{cite web|title=Problem - Understand Me EP - Stream|url=http://www.djbooth.net/index/albums/review/problem-understand-me-ep|work=DJBooth.net|access-date=11 Dec 2013|date=10 Dec 2013}}</ref> Guest appearances on the EP came from Glasses Malone, Bad Lucc (of Dubb Union) and Mars.<ref>{{cite web|last=Josephs|first=Brian|title=Problem Reveals ‘Understand Me’ EP Cover Art, Tracklist|url=http://theboombox.com/problem-understand-me-cover-art-tracklist/|work=TheBoomBox.com|access-date=9 Dec 2013|date=24 Nov 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Tardio|first=Andres|title=Problem 'Understand Me' Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklisting & Stream / Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.26360/title.problem-understand-me-release-date-cover-art-tracklisting-stream|work=HipHopDX.com|access-date=9 Dec 2013|date=6 Dec 2013}}</ref>

For promotional purposes, Diamond Lane Music Group published a trailer on YouTube on November 21, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=Problem Understand Me Trailer|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Urtz5pte9Rc|work=YouTube.com|publisher=DiamondlanemusicTV|access-date=9 Dec 2013|date=21 Nov 2013}}</ref> On December 6, 2013, Problem finalized a Californian tour in support of his ''The Separation'' mixtape and the EP.<ref>{{cite web|last=Clark|first=Trent|title=Problem - 'Understand Me' [VIDEO]|url=http://hiphopwired.com/2013/12/08/problem-understand-video/|work=HipHopWired.com|access-date=9 Dec 2013|date=8 Dec 2013}}</ref> On that same date, ''Understand Me'', was made available to stream via the West Coast rapper's MySpace page.<ref>{{cite web|last=J.|first=Miranda|title=Stream Problem's 'Understand Me' EP|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/12/stream-problems-understand/|work=XXL.com|access-date=9 Dec 2013|date=6 Dec 2013}}</ref> On December 8, 2013, the title track's Taj TPK and Austin Kelley-directed visual was published on YouTube.<ref>{{cite web|title=Problem - Understand Me (Official Video)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlCXOJs5Yug|work=YouTube.com|publisher=DiamondlanemusicTV|access-date=10 Dec 2013|date=8 Dec 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Problem - Understand Me Music Video|url=http://www.djbooth.net/index/tracks/review/problem-understand-me|work=DJBooth.net|access-date=10 Dec 2013|author=Richard}}</ref>

==Track listing== {{tracklist | extra_column = Producer(s) | total_length = {{duration|m=23|s=17}}

| title1 = Moment of Clarity | note1 = | writer1 = J. Martin | extra1 = Yung JR | length1 = 2:12

| title2 = Understand Me | note2 = | writer2 = J. Martin | extra2 = P-Lo of The Invasion | length2 = 3:08

| title3 = Say That Then | note3 = featuring Glasses Malone | writer3 = {{hlist|J. Martin|C. Penniman}} | extra3 = TONEBONEBEATS | length3 = 2:52

| title4 = Let 'Em Die | note4 = | writer4 = J. Martin | extra4 = Iamsu! | length4 = 2:21

| title5 = Be On | note5 = | writer5 = J. Martin | extra5 = League of Starz | length5 = 2:54

| title6 = Stop Playin' | note6 = featuring Mars | writer6 = {{hlist|J. Martin|L. Edwards}} | extra6 = Mars | length6 = 2:56

| title7 = Like Whaaat | note7 = featuring Bad Lucc | writer7 = {{hlist|J. Martin|T. Harden}} | extra7 = League of Starz | length7 = 3:31

| title8 = Singin' From My Heart | note8 = | writer8 = J. Martin | extra8 = League of Starz | length8 = 3:23 }}

== Chart positions == {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |- ! scope="col"| Chart (2013) ! scope="col"| Peak<br/>position |- !scope="row"| US ''Billboard'' Heatseekers Albums | style="text-align:center;"| 8 |- !scope="row"| US ''Billboard'' Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | style="text-align:center;"| 44 |- |}

==References== {{Reflist}}

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