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Post by SharksFan99 on Apr 27, 2018 19:43:29 GMT 10
I've read numerous comments online about Kendrick Lamar being the person who will "save hip hop" and take hip hop into a new direction. Yet, I don't see the appeal in him at all. I have listened to "All The Stars" and "Humble" before, but his songwriting abilities or vocals don't stand out as being anything unique or special. I wouldn't even compare him with the likes of Eminem or Snoop Dogg.
My question is, why is he so critically acclaimed?
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Post by #Infinity on Apr 28, 2018 6:40:25 GMT 10
I think he’s actually a lot more beloved for good kid, m.A.A.d. city and To Pimp a Butterfly, both of which were groundbreaking epics with intense flow, intricately layered raps, and uncommonly visceral chronicles of the black experience. His most recent material, while still praised for their intelligent lyrics and other assets typical of Lamar, I think are held back by musically conforming to the trap movement without enough surprises. Compare, for example, the musical complexity of “Alright” from Pimp to “HUMBLE.” from DAMN. - Kendrick is at least more invested in what he’s rapping about on the latter than Future or Lil’ Pump are, but it doesn’t stick out as obviously because of its more standard production.
Regardless, it sounds like you’re not even really a fan of hip hop music in the first place, so it’s probably not as easy for you to judge Kendrick’s stuff artistically as it is for somebody who is a rap connoisseur.
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Post by SharksFan99 on Apr 28, 2018 9:44:56 GMT 10
I think he’s actually a lot more beloved for good kid, m.A.A.d. city and To Pimp a Butterfly, both of which were groundbreaking epics with intense flow, intricately layered raps, and uncommonly visceral chronicles of the black experience. His most recent material, while still praised for their intelligent lyrics and other assets typical of Lamar, I think are held back by musically conforming to the trap movement without enough surprises. Compare, for example, the musical complexity of “Alright” from Pimp to “HUMBLE.” from DAMN. - Kendrick is at least more invested in what he’s rapping about on the latter than Future or Lil’ Pump are, but it doesn’t stick out as obviously because of its more standard production. Regardless, it sounds like you’re not even really a fan of hip hop music in the first place, so it’s probably not as easy for you to judge Kendrick’s stuff artistically as it is for somebody who is a rap connoisseur. True, although I can still appreciate an artist for their artistic credibility, even if i'm not particularly a fan of their music. I haven't listened to any songs off m.A.A.d or To Pimp a Butterfly, so I guess I can't really judge his music overall. Although, based on what I have listened to, I don't see the appeal in him as an artist.
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Post by cooldudez on Apr 30, 2018 11:36:36 GMT 10
i like kendrick lamar because his beats are good and he puts meaning and soul into his music unlike a lot of other hip hop artists out there...i connect to his lyrics on a deep personal level. an example is fear in which he talks about his life experiences growing up with a strict mother.i have a very strict mother and i can relate. his songs sound old school but also fresh and new.
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Post by Telso on May 2, 2018 0:35:04 GMT 10
You can't really judge his appeal if you are solely based on these two songs which aren't good examples at all. I highly recommend you listening to either Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City or To Pimp a Butterfly for atleast a better contextualization of his acclaim.
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