What Does Ep Mean In Rap? (EXPLAINED)

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In the world of rap, you might have heard someone release an EP and wonder what it stands for. You have come to the right place to learn!

EP stands for Extended Play. When an artist releases an EP, it means have shown or released a work that is typically longer than a single but shorter than an album. It is around 2-5 songs in length, often around 30 minutes in overall duration. EPs are often used to show what a rapper can do and what a rapper has been experimenting or working on. It is often used to build up hype for an actual album. You may use it this way:

“Jay-Z’s EPs are one of the greatest rap music to be ever released, especially if you factor in meaning and context.”

Or

“I’m a big fan of Eminem and his EPs are legendary. You will often try to match his rapping skills and find yourself lacking.”

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