It’s all about the moment, and Section.80 is about as relevant as it gets.
Section.80 still stands as a powerful document of a tremendously promising young guy figuring out his voice.
After a string of highly promising but ultimately confusing mixtapes, Kendrick Lamar delivers on his immense Dr. Dre- and blog-fueled hype with one of 2011's best hip-hop albums.
Kendrick's conceptual aptitude is part of what makes him stand out, but he thrives most at relating defiance in dealing with his circumstances.
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