Kendrick Lamar Appreciation Thread

[BrewCityYM]

Nas attempted to but failed

you seriously don't think Jay Z is mainstream?

Nastradamus?????? Jayz Naw I can't think of none

[IgetMoney]

Nastradamus?????? Jayz Naw I can't think of none

"If skills sold, truth be told, I'd probably be lyricly Talib Kweli
Truthfully, I wanna rhyme like common sense
But I did five mil, I ain't been rhymin' like common since"

Read more: Jay-Z - Moment Of Clarity Lyrics

He admits to it, but mainstream to him his still kind of real rap now since all rap is more mainstream these days than the 90's-early 2000's

[BrewCityYM]

"If skills sold, truth be told, I'd probably be lyricly Talib Kweli
Truthfully, I wanna rhyme like common sense
But I did five mil, I ain't been rhymin' like common since"

Read more: Jay-Z - Moment Of Clarity Lyrics

He admits to it, but mainstream to him his still kind of real rap now since all rap is more mainstream these days than the 90's-early 2000's

That's Just A Play Wit Words . . . . Moment Of Clarity Ain't Mainstream

Jay-Z Himself Is Mainstream But His Music Aint . . . . . . Nothing He Put Out Is "Mainstream"

Not Even 99 Problems, Girls Girls Girls Or Song Cry . . . . . . & I Hate JayZ

[IgetMoney]

That's Just A Play Wit Words . . . . Moment Of Clarity Ain't Mainstream

Jay-Z Himself Is Mainstream But His Music Aint . . . . . . Nothing He Put Out Is "Mainstream"

Not Even 99 Problems, Girls Girls Girls Or Song Cry . . . . . . & I Hate JayZ

Moment of Clarity wasn't. But in comparison Blueprint 3 has way more mainstream appeal than Reasonable Doubt, but you're right i don't really think he can be considered mainstream to rappers now, especially since he doesn't sing at all.

[Raw_Tune]

i guess its just me but when i dont like the song at first listen i dont listen to it pretty much ever again.. cuz i dont want to force liking something..

i loved swimming pools immediately tbh..it's one of my fav songs from kdot..

Honestly some songs you cant just listen to one time and expect it to click some songs take a few tries, but do whatever you want. I aint mad at ya. Just don't skip it when the album comes out.

Illogical? Lol. The only way to stay relevant after making a classic is to go mainstream.

"See y'all don't understand me. My plan B is to win your hearts before I win a Grammy..."

Yes. Don't see why you are laughing but ok. Was GKMC "mainstream"? cause some people will argue that Section.80 was classic material and better than GKMC. And GKMC is not a "classic" yet. Just saying.

Can't say that even makes sense (bolded text), because the audience has nothing to do with the artist's album being a timeless piece of work aka "classic" thats all depends on the album itself. The more people that likes an album does not define if it is or isn't a classic. That would just make it a popular album.

Can someone please break down what an classic album is because maybe I am confused?

[BrewCityYM]

Honestly some songs you cant just listen to one time and expect it to click some songs take a few tries, but do whatever you want. I aint mad at ya. Just don't skip it when the album comes out.



"See y'all don't understand me. My plan B is to win your hearts before I win a Grammy..."

Yes. Don't see why you are laughing but ok. Was GKMC "mainstream"? cause some people will argue that Section.80 was classic material and better than GKMC. And GKMC is not a "classic" yet. Just saying.

Can't say that even makes sense (bolded text), because the audience has nothing to do with the artist's album being a timeless piece of work aka "classic" thats all depends on the album itself. The more people that likes an album does not define if it is or isn't a classic. That would just make it a popular album.

Can someone please break down what an classic album is because maybe I am confused?

It Definitely Is Fam . . . . . No Denying That

[IceMan]

That's Just A Play Wit Words . . . . Moment Of Clarity Ain't Mainstream

Jay-Z Himself Is Mainstream But His Music Aint . . . . . . Nothing He Put Out Is "Mainstream"

Not Even 99 Problems, Girls Girls Girls Or Song Cry . . . . . . & I Hate JayZ

young forever or empire state of mind are super mainstream tho

[Vocker]

Funny lol

Big Boy is a fool

[Raw_Tune]

Funny lol

Big Boy is a fool

That first beat is one my favorite Nas songs lol.

Kendrick is tight bruh.

Big Boy is funny as hell. That was cool as fuck.

[MarkoMaxX]

Honestly some songs you cant just listen to one time and expect it to click some songs take a few tries, but do whatever you want. I aint mad at ya. Just don't skip it when the album comes out.

I sure won't.. I know it's gonna fit awesome into his storytelling album.. And maybe I'll like it more after that

[Zimmie]

First listen of the song now.

meh song is okay the Bitch Dont Kill My Vibe of this album by the feelz from it.

[Kuzz]

Funny lol

Big Boy is a fool

Big Boy too much in this... Was pissing myself!

Kendrick kill it though.