Kendrick isn't just a storyteller, his voice and lyrics are his rally cry and he motivates his audience to be mindful of and take action on what's happening in the world around them. KL's rhymes can be smooth, but often times, he delivers quite the impacting flow. The loosie didn’t mark the first time the Compton lyricist-who hasn’t even reached his 30th birthday-has called himself the greatest rapper alive. “My spot is solidified if you ask me,” he raps, with unshakeable confidence behind his words. John Kennedy wrote for Complex: Kendrick Lamar knew something the rest of us didn’t when he released 'The Heart Part 4' in March. While music critics have called "To Pimp a Butterfly" Kendrick at his best, there's no doubt he's one of the greatest ever with "DAMN." Listen to Kendrick's magnum opus, "To Pimp A Butterfly," below via Spotify. The Grammys still struggle to properly honor hip-hop/rap music in the major, non-genre categories.Īndrew Leung wrote for Mic: If it were simply up to the critics, Lamar's magnum opus, 'To Pimp a Butterfly,' would sweep Monday's ceremony, including a trophy for album of the year – one of the "Big Four" categories, and arguably the most prestigious since it rewards a complete work, as opposed to a lone song or perceived potential. "To Pimp a Butterfly" took home a few Grammys, but not Album of the Year in 2016. Having two albums competing for the title as your greatest isn't a bad problem to have. But many fans still call his previous album, "To Pimp a Butterfly," his magnum opus. The master lyricist released his fourth studio album, "DAMN," to critical acclaim and commercial success-resulting in his highest first-week sales ever. Kendrick's popularity and acclaim grow with each subsequent album. Read more of the perspectives, decide and vote! Who will go down in history as this generation's greatest emcee? While this is a tough call-this debate must be settled. Both are socially conscious rappers, both are really great lyricists, both were inspired by Rap Gods like Tupac, and both have inspired and connected with younger generations by spitting rhymes about Black experiences and social issues. Kendrick and Cole's respect for each other might stem from how much they have in common. They been working on that motherfucker for awhile.” I just hope they use my verse.” When Charlemagne asked again if there was a Kendrick/Cole album, Ab-Soul confirmed, saying “There is a Kendrick/Cole album. These days we don't know if the joint album will ever really happen.Īccording to the Fader, Ab-Soul said: "I don’t really know too much about it. Back in December 2016, while promoting his new album "Do What Thou Wilt," Ab-Soul told the Breakfast Club the acclaimed rappers were working on the album together, following much speculation. So much so that they were reportedly working together on a collaborative album. Kendrick and Cole respect each other as lyricists and emcees.
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