There is something certain, definite about Kendrick Lamar…he’s “woke” and he is unapologetically using his position within popular culture to express his perspective on the world that surrounds him. He can even add “Pissing Off Fox News” to his repertoire now – which, as far as we’re concerned is a very admirable thing – they consider him a threat to societal opinion and the powers that be. Lamar enjoys pushing the boundaries of what can be said over rap instrumentals, and his latest project may turn out to be his magnum opus.
Released on March 15, 2015, Kendrick Lamar’s third studio album To Pimp A Butterfly has elevated the artist from beloved “good kid” to poetic musician with a prominent voice within American society.