Lamar is in the top five emcees-past and most certainly present-as far as rapping ability, no doubt, but where Lamar stands unrivaled is in his profound artistry. was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America in its third week. a 95-giving Lamar the two highest scoring hip-hop/rap albums on Metacritic to date (To Pimp a Butterfly with 96). Metacritic, which gives a rating (metascore) out of 100 to albums based on user and critic reviews, assigned DAMN. charted on the Billboard Hot 100, and the album itself peaked at No. The album’s lead single, “HUMBLE.,” reached No. On April 14, 2017, Kendrick Lamar released his fourth studio album to the world: DAMN. (2016), earning him impressive ratings and praise.
Next released were the albums, good kid, m.A.A.d city (2012), To Pimp a Butterfly (2015) and untitled unmastered. **** my name is Kendrick … Lamar/I said my name is Kendrick … Lamar/I changed the name ‘cause I was tired of being like y’all/Now finally I’m ready to tell the world who I are …” - Kendrick Lamar, “Kendrick Lamar” As a redefined artist, Lamar released his O(verly) D(edicated) mixtape in 2010, followed by his debut studio album Section.80 in 2011, earning him more and more attention. After releasing his fourth mixtape, C4 (2009), Lamar set aside the peer-dubbed pseudonym “K-Dot” and pulled inspiration from his birth name, a refinement reflected in his release at the end of 2009, The Kendrick Lamar EP. This prompted the release of the mixtapes Training Day (2005) and No Sleep til’ NYC (2007). (Hub City Threat: Minor of the Year) (2003) at age 16, Lamar gained attention locally and signed to LA-based label Top Dawg Entertainment. After releasing his first mixtape, Y.H.N.I.C. “I was born like this, since one like this immaculate conception/I transform like this, perform like this, was Yeshua's new weapon … ” - Kendrick Lamar, “DNA.” Since Kendrick Lamar Duckworth’s beginnings as a local Compton rapper known as K-Dot, he has pushed the boundaries of the rap genre. This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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