What is so great about Kendrick Lamar?

His cultural impact was solidified after he was awarded with the California State Senate’s Generational Icon Award in 2015, given the key to the city in his Compton stomping grounds in 2016, and became the first hip-hop artist to win a Pulitzer Prize for Music in 2018 for “DAMN.”

Why do you like Kendrick Lamar?

He has what takes to be a great rapper, and that is why he is now considered one of the best in the game. His lyrics are not great but they definetely don’t suck, in his songs he puts all his passion, i find his voice to be addicting, his flow is good and his techique is great.

Why are there two versions of I Kendrick Lamar?

Album version A different version of “i” was released for Lamar’s third studio album To Pimp a Butterfly. The version that appears on the album was produced in a way that emulates a live performance, as opposed to the clean production on the single.

Are J Cole and Kendrick friends?

-level contemporaries, Jermaine and K. Dot have never had beef. If fact, they’ve quietly been good friends since the early parts of their careers.

Is Kendrick Lamar a legend?

Kendrick Lamar is undoubtedly one of the best rappers of his generation. Since the 2009 release of The Kendrick Lamar EP (KLEP), the Compton emcee has built his legend one verse, song, and album at a time.

Who plays bass on Kendrick Lamar?

Stephen Bruner
The answers still aren’t entirely clear, but this much is crystalline: Thundercat is Stephen Bruner, a bassist with perfect pitch who has released two brilliant albums on Flying Lotus’ Brainfeeder imprint.

What genre is I by Kendrick Lamar?

Hip hop music
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Who does Kendrick diss on control?

“Control (HOF)” is a song that was cut from Sean’s album due to licensing issues and it features an extended verse from rapper of the year, Kendrick Lamar. The “Poetic Justice” artist takes the opportunity to “call out” some of his closest industry friends likes Drake, Meek Mill, Mac Miller, A$AP Rocky and more.

Why is Kendrick Lamar’s “U” so hard to understand?

For example, a casual listener may refuse to pay close attention to Lamar’s lyrics on the song “u” because of his understandably off-putting, teary-eyed vocal delivery. When in reality, simply understanding the lyrics makes perfect sense as to why he sounds the way he does.

Is Kendrick Lamar meant to be listened to by casual listeners?

If you’re a casual listener of Hip Hop, you’re going to be mostly lost by Kendrick Lamar because he’s, in my estimation, not really meant to be listened by casual followers. Though a chunk of his fanbase are this way, comprehending him, which I think most casual listeners aren’t interesting in doing, is critical to evaluating him.

Is Kendrick Lamar the most topical mainstream music act of this decade?

I’m almost positive Kendrick Lamar is the most topical mainstream music act of this decade, or at least among those who are. And even when he does rehash certain topics, he tends to provide an unfounded perspectives of them.

What are some of Kendrick Lamar’s albums about?

His first album, Section .80 tackles issues related to the inner city of Compton he was raised in. Topics include prostitution, drug abuse, and racism. His 2nd album good kid, m.A.A.d city tackles more personal narratives that mostly took place during Lamar’s adolescence. Topics include gang warfare, peer pressure, and guilt.