The Gift is the debut
extended play (EP) by Guamanian recording artist
Pia Mia. First released independently on December 23, 2013 as a
free download by her record label Wolfpack, the EP was later reissued on
iTunes on February 25, 2014, after she was signed to
Interscope Records.[4] Produced by
Nic Nac Beats, The Gift is musically a
pop and
R&B record that is influenced by
hip hop and
trap music.
Perez first posted the cover of
Drake's song "
Hold On, We're Going Home" on her
YouTube account on August 23, 2013.[5] She later posted the songs "Shotgun Love" and "What a Girl Wants".[6]
Two singles were released from the EP; "Red Love" was released on December 9, 2013 and "Mr. President" on May 19, 2014.