Section.80 was released on July 2, 2011, through Top Dawg Entertainment, an independent record label founded by Anthony "Top Dawg" McKinney. The album was recorded in various studios across Los Angeles and produced by a range of artists, including Flying Lotus, Ab-Soul's Head Nocula, and Kendrick Lamar himself. Section.80 was initially met with moderate commercial success, peaking at number 58 on the US Billboard 200 chart. However, its impact extended far beyond its commercial performance, as it garnered significant attention from critics and hip-hop enthusiasts alike.
