DAMN - Kendrick Lamar's Apocalyptic Warning 

ill never understand why people think he sold out with DAMN when he clearly wanted his message to reach a larger audience

It makes me glad to know that people are still talking about DAMN

I think damn is Kendrick’s most ambiguous album, all of his albums leave us with a certain conclusion or answer but with damn it’s left to our interpretation as the listener. The way I see it is that the main message of damn is that you can’t make the world a better place until you make yourself a better person, hence why at the start of the album he dies but as he goes from wickedness to weakness e.g. pride to humble, lust to love, fear to god, until we get to the end he lives in the final song duckworth by avoiding death due to his dad doing good deeds having good karma from it, but if you play the album backwards which Kendrick said you could Kendrick goes from god to fear, love to lust, humble to pride until he dies at the beginning on blood. Tbh I can understand why he’d feel this way, coming of the most critically acclaimed and important album not only of the year but probably of the decade he finally thought his message would be heard from tpab, but when he saw what happened with blm, the amount of news channels misconstrueding his message and the fact that Donald trump became president which he references a lot on damn, he feels that he’s failed the world because he wasn’t that good of person and hence the message probably felt fake to him. Damn is not Kendrick selling out, it’s him depicting his personal struggles on a philosophical scale to the largest audience possible.

The thing that blows my mind is that even as a kid some 13 years old and without really understanding what the lyrics really meant, Kendrick still slapped

Kendrick is amazing. He was my Real introduction to music. Life changing.

Not the last days but a new beginning.. Get your spirits up people.

I love Kendrick and I always have. I “argue” with my husband all the time how legendary a artist this man is. He has always been very real and conscious in his music no matter how big he has gotten and can always appreciate that!

I still cant believe how underappreciated this album is. Its so trippy and dystopic at times and Kendrick really left me with a message that things are NOT OK at that time, and they still aren't in many ways but I have to say the way the album impacted me when it came out was profound and chilling. It also makes Mr Morale that much more impressive. Anyway, good work, thanks for giving this album proper respect. edit: i always felt like people that didn't like this album really didnt appreciate Kendrick, and only fucked with him after the accolades he recieved from TPAB, and those folks didnt like the sound of DAMN because they probably didnt really listen to hip hop and were more backpackers types trying to look like they have diverse taste so they say they appreciate TPAB....one of the MAIN things that makes Kendrick Lamar great is his ability to blend conscious rap and mainstream rap....no one has ever done this on the level he has. So for people to say he went too mainstream on this project is just so ignorant to me it has always bothered me lol. anyway, namaste

DAMN. Is my personal favorite from kendrick cause when it released i was in my worst state, life ain't working out, contemplating on my future, my families not in a good state, lost my grandma, overall it just the worst. This album is not a healing for me but rather it remind me that life is life you can lost everything in a blink of an eye, i'm better nowaday but i still went back to this album time to time to served as a reminder for me.

TPAB is a top 3 best rap album released in the last decade. Highly underrated.

DAMN is still my fav Kendrick album. I know, I know, TPAB is a masterpiece, but I adore the messages and concepts that DAMN carries within itself.

5 years old? Damn. Still a great album for me.

Is it me or does it seem like ranking Kendrick's albums feel like injustice

I think the reason why some of Kendrick’s albums haven’t ‘connected’ as well is because people are too obsessed with making comparisons, rather than just embracing each album as it’s own entity. People are always looking to prove a point about which album was better, or which album was more ‘commercial’.

You did your thing on this breakdown. True genuine soul Kendrick Lamar is. God bless his mom and his folks. God bless the supporters. We out here YAH way 🤲🏼

I hate that people say we are in the last days . Ppl have been saying that for decades I wish we would just live life and actually wait instead of tryna rush the end 🤫

Beautiful album! Pride was my favorite track due to how layered it is but the whole piece was ahead of its time.

Love the VIDEO ESSAY concept. Keep creating brother.

Keep doing what you’re doing, dude. You’re so well spoken and articulated. Coming from a musician’s background too, your attention to detail is extremely rare. Another great video❤

the analysis in the video is so in depth but explained so well

It would be really dope if like they’ve done with Jay z and Rhianna and various other rappers, to hear these albums of kendreds music played in reverse! Just to hear his inner spirits! That would be dope!

Was my favorite album of kendrick and have been playing it ever since he's dropped it ,we all need to better ourselves repent and ask for forgiveness for our sins and be good to one another ,it's easier to hate than to love

this analysis made me appreciate the album much more, thank you

KENDRICK IS A REAL ONE!!!💯 Kendrick is a proper inspirational guy I swear got some of the realist lyrics and deep concepts This video is proper insightful to one of the best videos I've seen on RU-vid for a while big up to yourself for this deep dive 🙌🏾

Kendrick’s honesty and self-reflections leads him into all truth about him, life and death, good and evil, right and wrong🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🥰🥰🥰🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

I always felt that this album was Kendrick answering for his sins at the pearly gates.

amazing deep dive, kendrick is my personal favorite rapper. great video, keep them coming!

DAMN is easily my favorite album from Kendrick. Not only because it's easy to listen to but also because of it's allegorical meaning and duality and the crazy amounts of themes and interpretations anyone can make for this album. Well crafted album, enjoyed your outlook and perspective on the project.

Really really enjoyed this video man would love to see more like this

great video man, keep up the great work 🙌

That is the beauty of music and art, people can interpret it in many different ways and it all makes sense. excellent breakdown.

Very in-depth analysis great video! I love the Pulp Fiction poster in the back by the way favorite movie of all time

Yo I appreciate you diving in to what I think Kendrick’s most important message. It’s the foundation for all of his music. These are the times.

I love Kendrick 1 of the most underrated artists of all time and he speaks truth in music

As a aspiring wordsmith & artist I highly look Up to This master of the art! 🙏🏽🔥

I love you Kendrick...whole heart! This man's mind is brilliant. 🖤

I love love love this analysis. You talk so much about what I was thinking when I listen to this album. But, you also revealed new shit, I didn’t recognize. This is Kendrick’s greatest body of work PERIOD 🙏🏾❤️

Revelations isn’t a single event taking places arcoss the world at one time but is rather the events taking place in an individuals life at some point in their journey

Kendrick is perfect . He’s exactly what our pioneers and stars of yesterday hoped for . Someone to carry the torch … unfortunately most of this generation is just trying to burn the game down with that same torch but luckily kenny picks it up every now and then

This better blow up istg this made me appreciate the album way more than I already did

Maybe his split personality came from what people call “selling your soul”. There’s plenty of artists at that level of fame or influence talking about it. Probably one side is his true soul and personality and the other side are the demons who he allowed inside. I really encourage y’all to listen to other artists stories and situations!

great video, i never really thought about this that way and now i think, that DAMN. could be the most complex Kendrick's album conceptually. God Bless You man, much love

Really well done can't wait to hear your thoughts on Mr Morale

phenomenal video, Mintrom

Hey, just want to tell you to keep it up. I know you don't get as much views as you deserve for the amount of work you put in, and I know it's a lot, but you clearly have a nack for understanding substructures of whatever you're trying to break down. Also, I'm glad that RU-vid is seemingly suggesting small channels to me again. Love the vid! And as a new subscriber, can't wait for more!

Thanks for making it clear and short

Love 💕 Kendrick Lamar's way he discri the truth of the whole matter

Love the video! Keep making more

Ive been watching you since the yeezus video. Keep it up man youre just getting better and better with time

I almost never comment on videos but damn I love this video. Super well made.

One of my favourite album’s off all time. It’s a masterpiece both musically and lyrically, great video i enjoyed you talking about it, because i feel like albums like these should be talked about more

It's not my favourite Kendrick album, but it is very close to being a masterpiece.

I love this album man. Easily top tier

Beautiful breakdown! Definitely gained a sub!❤

great video man i dont comment often but your breakdown was amazing! keep this shit up 📈📈

really great video, good job:)

brilliant my friend. subbed. thank you. amazing analysis.

I don’t know how this video doesn’t have millions of views

wow. amazing video about one of my favourite albums

Still one of my favorite albums from him magnificent story telling & one of my all time favorites albums

Studying this man and trying to pass on the influence and lessons that he teaches, it only feels right to do so when his music has helped me so much, I can’t help but want to help others too.

Thank you for helping me understand the track "BLOOD". I mean....... DAMN (Pun definitely intended lol). I am usually more analytical than this. I thought that Kendrick was being straightforward. Your interpretation makes so much sense.

Great vid man

Another great video, cheers

Do you guys remember the movie Crash? That was one of the movies that made me open my eyes, that my actions in a single moment can effect someone forever. I highly recommend.

"Most rappers hoping the world end so they won't have to drop another album." ~ Big KRIT

Bro it's crazy you spoke that because it's happening. People are blind and don't want to see the deep lore but when it's too late it's too late peace to u my dude

Yah by Kendrick is truly one of my favorite songs of all time

I feel like the biblical apocalypse is a metaphor of an incoming battle

i would say that section 80 good kid and tpab are part of a trilogy damn is a middle point and mr morale is a new start for kendrick

Graat video, made me appreciate it more

the glazing in this video is krazy

Gonna go re listen to the whole album now ✌️

I remember doing security for this venue in Hollywood, I was at the backdoor with another residential security guard.. it was Asap Rockys show mac Miller was there and the whole Asap crew.. but Kendrick was trying to get in and since he wasn't known yet I remember the promoter arguing with the security guard about how his album is #1 in the world right then .. he eventually allowed him in .. I remember how much grace he had .. he thanked the main security guard , dabbed him up and went in.. awesome experience.

Y’all should read the Bible. That has everything you need.

Swear Kendrick could have saved some of society but he’s only him

Fear really hit me that late December when this album dropped I must have listened 60 times

I love this album, a lot. It was my official introduction to Kendrick, despite hearing a few other songs hear and there. But I'm somewhat disappointed that Ron Simmons wasn't featured once.

awsome video dude

Lucy=Lucifer. It IS the devil that is trying to tempt Kendrick, not a representation. If someone already commented that, my fault.

Damn is my favorite album of all time 🔥🔥🐐

Good review

Amazing video

the art in his balance of staying true to his art and it being digestible to mass is respected… Kendricks a wildly inspiring artist all around

Nice Vid Bro

As a fan of Kendrick since Section 80, DAMN. Is not only his best, but the single best rap album when you look at it as a whole

Wow bro , this was so well analyzed and put together I picked up on about half the thing you mentioned prior to this video and thought I was woke haha but the way you broke this down was even more in depth and detail than when I was trying to put the pieces together myself ,ithink beside him trying to warn us he's also leading by example and trying to better himself and set his demons straight before its too late as he says in his new song , therefore he has always been my favorite artist for this reason he will help and encourage so many people to better themselves and heal and to right our wrongs w his newest album which is necessary once judgement day come and we all face the day he is not our savior but is here for a reason to help his/our people wake up and get prepared,anyone reading this please research the euphrates river

Great presentation

These thoughts are well designed and understood😴

Wow Great Video. My new favorite Channel 👍

Damn Woke Me Up

insightful

Beautiful video

This video is very informative , is awesome. , thanks you

What a breakdown

I don't give out likes "willy nilly"😂 especially not on the 1st vid but you damn near deserve a sub my boi

Fear speaks the most my brother

still think about the outro to DNA such an unrivaled anger.

"To sell your soul to the devil, you must kill whom and what you love the most. 🥂🍾

Great video