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Unlike Kendrick's last two albums, DAMN. does not have one central idea. TPAB was heavily focused on political and social issues, and GKMC was a concept album that told a story of being an adolescent boy growing up in Compton. And because of this lack of an idea or theme, I think that DAMN. is the perfect balance between the two projects.
There are introspective songs that move along slowly (FEAR.), bangers that retain Kendrick's lyrical excellence (DNA.), and unapologetically commercial radio-targeted songs (LOVE.). Kendrick had nothing to truly prove with this album, as it can be generally accepted that he is one of the best rappers alive and currently active in this "new generation" of hip hop.
Production wise, DAMN. still keeps a balance of the jazz rap from TPAB and trap-flavored beats that could be found on GKMC and Section.80. With help from the likes of BADBADNOTGOOD and Mike Will Made It, the variation in beats ensures that this record will appeal to a wide range of listeners.
DAMN. is not as impactful or important (which is arguable) than the album Kendrick released previous to it, but I think that it is definitely an improvement for Kendrick Lamar and his dominance of the rap game. There is something that everyone can enjoy here, Kendrick Lamar continues to prove that he is a force to be reckoned with in 2017 and, if he keeps releasing projects like this, is among the best of all time.
There are introspective songs that move along slowly (FEAR.), bangers that retain Kendrick's lyrical excellence (DNA.), and unapologetically commercial radio-targeted songs (LOVE.). Kendrick had nothing to truly prove with this album, as it can be generally accepted that he is one of the best rappers alive and currently active in this "new generation" of hip hop.
Production wise, DAMN. still keeps a balance of the jazz rap from TPAB and trap-flavored beats that could be found on GKMC and Section.80. With help from the likes of BADBADNOTGOOD and Mike Will Made It, the variation in beats ensures that this record will appeal to a wide range of listeners.
DAMN. is not as impactful or important (which is arguable) than the album Kendrick released previous to it, but I think that it is definitely an improvement for Kendrick Lamar and his dominance of the rap game. There is something that everyone can enjoy here, Kendrick Lamar continues to prove that he is a force to be reckoned with in 2017 and, if he keeps releasing projects like this, is among the best of all time.
fav tracks: DNA., LOVE., XXX., FEAR., GOD., DUCKWORTH.
least fav tracks: HUMBLE., LOYALTY.
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Khare7
5y
Sometime as an artist art comes at u fast, and i believe he made this album like a mixtape n the process hearing the random shoutouts the album display by the dj. Thats what i think he was going for. Its supposed to b straight n your face. He made it commercial like a typical mainstream album while keeping the weirdness in ratchet in the music. He also dumb down the lyrics to put his message straight forward with the listener we he goes into his religious beliefs, and frustrations, and questions
5y
Sometime as an artist art comes at u fast, and i believe he made this album like a mixtape n the process hearing the random shoutouts the album display by the dj. Thats what i think he was going for. Its supposed to b straight n your face. He made it commercial like a typical mainstream album while keeping the weirdness in ratchet in the music. He also dumb down the lyrics to put his message straight forward with the listener we he goes into his religious beliefs, and frustrations, and questions
5y
Sometime as an artist art comes at u fast, and i believe he made this album like a mixtape n the process hearing the random shoutouts the album display by the dj. Thats what i think he was going for. Its supposed to b straight n your face. He made it commercial like a typical mainstream album while keeping the weirdness in ratchet in the music. He also dumb down the lyrics to put his message straight forward with the listener we he goes into his religious beliefs, and frustrations, and questions
5y
Sometime as an artist art comes at u fast, and i believe he made this album like a mixtape n the process hearing the random shoutouts the album display by the dj. Thats what i think he was going for. Its supposed to b straight n your face. He made it commercial like a typical mainstream album while keeping the weirdness in ratchet in the music. He also dumb down the lyrics to put his message straight forward with the listener we he goes into his religious beliefs, and frustrations, and questions
5y
Sometime as an artist art comes at u fast, and i believe he made this album like a mixtape n the process hearing the random shoutouts the album display by the dj. Thats what i think he was going for. Its supposed to b straight n your face. He made it commercial like a typical mainstream album while keeping the weirdness in ratchet in the music. He also dumb down the lyrics to put his message straight forward with the listener we he goes into his religious beliefs, and frustrations, and questions
5y
Sometime as an artist art comes at u fast, and i believe he made this album like a mixtape n the process hearing the random shoutouts the album display by the dj. Thats what i think he was going for. Its supposed to b straight n your face. He made it commercial like a typical mainstream album while keeping the weirdness in ratchet in the music. He also dumb down the lyrics to put his message straight forward with the listener we he goes into his religious beliefs, and frustrations, and questions
5y
Sometime as an artist art comes at u fast, and i believe he made this album like a mixtape n the process hearing the random shoutouts the album display by the dj. Thats what i think he was going for. Its supposed to b straight n your face. He made it commercial like a typical mainstream album while keeping the weirdness in ratchet in the music. He also dumb down the lyrics to put his message straight forward with the listener we he goes into his religious beliefs, and frustrations, and questions
5y
Sometime as an artist art comes at u fast, and i believe he made this album like a mixtape n the process hearing the random shoutouts the album display by the dj. Thats what i think he was going for. Its supposed to b straight n your face. He made it commercial like a typical mainstream album while keeping the weirdness in ratchet in the music. He also dumb down the lyrics to put his message straight forward with the listener we he goes into his religious beliefs, and frustrations, and questions
5y
Sometime as an artist art comes at u fast, and i believe he made this album like a mixtape n the process hearing the random shoutouts the album display by the dj. Thats what i think he was going for. Its supposed to b straight n your face. He made it commercial like a typical mainstream album while keeping the weirdness in ratchet in the music. He also dumb down the lyrics to put his message straight forward with the listener we he goes into his religious beliefs, and frustrations, and questions
5y
Sometime as an artist art comes at u fast, and i believe he made this album like a mixtape n the process hearing the random shoutouts the album display by the dj. Thats what i think he was going for. Its supposed to b straight n your face. He made it commercial like a typical mainstream album while keeping the weirdness in ratchet in the music. He also dumb down the lyrics to put his message straight forward with the listener we he goes into his religious beliefs, and frustrations, and questions
2y
And This is random but, in Madagascar 3 theirs a scene where they go into 4 tunnels and each of them have the same shape as the animals, almost as if it was done like that on purpose. Theirs this French lady who wants to capture all the animals so mabye she put those pipes their as a trap to lure them or, the zoo people want the animals back. Smaller to how the lion got taken to the zoo in the second movie. And in the first and second movie theirs this old lady who for some reason hates the lio
2y
And This is random but, in Madagascar 3 theirs a scene where they go into 4 tunnels and each of them have the same shape as the animals, almost as if it was done like that on purpose. Theirs this French lady who wants to capture all the animals so mabye she put those pipes their as a trap to lure them or, the zoo people want the animals back. Smaller to how the lion got taken to the zoo in the second movie. And in the first and second movie theirs this old lady who for some reason hates the lio
2y
And This is random but, in Madagascar 3 theirs a scene where they go into 4 tunnels and each of them have the same shape as the animals, almost as if it was done like that on purpose. Theirs this French lady who wants to capture all the animals so mabye she put those pipes their as a trap to lure them or, the zoo people want the animals back. Smaller to how the lion got taken to the zoo in the second movie. And in the first and second movie theirs this old lady who for some reason hates the lio
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5mo
Sometime as an artist art comes at u fast, and i believe he made this album like a mixtape n the process hearing the random shoutouts the album display by the dj. Thats what i think he was going for. Its supposed to b straight n your face. He made it commercial like a typical mainstream album while keeping the weirdness in ratchet in the music. He also dumb down the lyrics to put his message straight forward with the listener we he goes into his religious beliefs, and frustrations, and questions
5mo
Sometime as an artist art comes at u fast, and i believe he made this album like a mixtape n the process hearing the random shoutouts the album display by the dj. Thats what i think he was going for. Its supposed to b straight n your face. He made it commercial like a typical mainstream album while keeping the weirdness in ratchet in the music. He also dumb down the lyrics to put his message straight forward with the listener we he goes into his religious beliefs, and frustrations, and questions
3mo
Sometime as an artist art comes at u fast, and i believe he made this album like a mixtape n the process hearing the random shoutouts the album display by the dj. Thats what i think he was going for. Its supposed to b straight n your face. He made it commercial like a typical mainstream album while keeping the weirdness in ratchet in the music. He also dumb down the lyrics to put his message straight forward with the listener we he goes into his religious beliefs, and frustrations, and questions
3mo
Sometime as an artist art comes at u fast, and i believe he made this album like a mixtape n the process hearing the random shoutouts the album display by the dj. Thats what i think he was going for. Its supposed to b straight n your face. He made it commercial like a typical mainstream album while keeping the weirdness in ratchet in the music. He also dumb down the lyrics to put his message straight forward with the listener we he goes into his religious beliefs, and frustrations, and questions
3mo
Sometime as an artist art comes at u fast, and i believe he made this album like a mixtape n the process hearing the random shoutouts the album display by the dj. Thats what i think he was going for. Its supposed to b straight n your face. He made it commercial like a typical mainstream album while keeping the weirdness in ratchet in the music. He also dumb down the lyrics to put his message straight forward with the listener we he goes into his religious beliefs, and frustrations, and questions
2mo
Sometime as an artist art comes at u fast, and i believe he made this album like a mixtape n the process hearing the random shoutouts the album display by the dj. Thats what i think he was going for. Its supposed to b straight n your face. He made it commercial like a typical mainstream album while keeping the weirdness in ratchet in the music. He also dumb down the lyrics to put his message straight forward with the listener we he goes into his religious beliefs, and frustrations, and questions
2mo
Sometime as an artist art comes at u fast, and i believe he made this album like a mixtape n the process hearing the random shoutouts the album display by the dj. Thats what i think he was going for. Its supposed to b straight n your face. He made it commercial like a typical mainstream album while keeping the weirdness in ratchet in the music. He also dumb down the lyrics to put his message straight forward with the listener we he goes into his religious beliefs, and frustrations, and questions
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