The production credits and crew who contributed to this album basically all but comfirm this lol. Shows how much of a genius he was to be involved with the albums curation
@@MaddSpazz2000 Yeah, it depends on how much of a role he played in composing the actual music of the album. If he did its clear he has a pretty deep understanding of music theory.
It’s funny how our rappers who are not from the hood and struggle make negative music and act all gangsta but Kendrick who is from the hood and had struggle makes positive music that’s why he’s the goat
Cinomatix he made u lol, the thing he is trying to do is show both sides and that even though you had some struggles you can get out of it. He’s not purely showing positivity
Kendrick is a hall of fame rapper, because he is bigger than himself. Instead of rapping about things that offer instant gratification, he takes a step back and tries to reach a higher level of consciousness. He is a rare specimen that can offer this world so much. We just have to sit back, listen, and convert our potential thoughts to kinetic thoughts. "A piece of yours, a piece of mine, a piece of mind, one nation...under a groove".
yes kendrick is a great lyricists. but not a great rapper. just my opinion. and he suffers from bad instrumental beats and hooks. im talking about tpab album.
I felt it when Kendrick said "Dreams of reality's peace Blow steam in the face of the beast The sky could fall down, the wind could cry now The strong in me, I still smile" These lyrics are so underrated
I was literally about to comment about this! And to mention, he isnt black! The Hispanic self deletion rate is mad high in California. So that adds even deeper meaning! Peace brov. 🤍
Was obsessed with Kendrick since O D. Days. As a stupid teen and young adult, so young back then. Hadn't even started life, making lasting mistakes. Fast Forward to now 30, idek who that kid was, who Loved these Dot songs but had no life experience to truly understand the lyrics. Stumbled back into this song after the Drake beef, still somehow know every lyric. But now, that hook hits a WORLD different. Now that I've grown to absolutely despise myself. But hey i gotta get up, life is more than suicide👏👑
Please know you are worthy...please know to someone even a stranger in Chicago..u matter.. I have wrestled closely with depression..... I know that monster well. Love you
I'm 25 and I've been listening to K dot since 17. I'm in a dark place in life. My girlfriend cheated on me and I've destroyed my mind with LSD and shrooms since I was 18. But the only times that I'm somewhat happy is when I'm listening to Kendrick. I just wanna skip to the end. That's it.
@@mistercap420Pray to God like you would talk to a friend. Seek Jesus. It is NOT OVER for you. Today is a new beginning, a new start. Kendrick didn’t have it easy and he kept going - and loved himself. It takes work and you’re here. ❤
It shocks me that Kendrick can make a song about having world peace,staying happy even when bad things happen, and loving yourself. But people still decide to listen to songs about rappers bragging about killing people, doing drugs, crime, ect. And those records sell more and get more views than Kendrick. Just blows my mind.
macmac264 Do you think its people like kendrick who keep blacks from being accepted as Masons since his words do nothing for the advancement of mankind. Swimming Pools
Tristan Cappo Bruh, what makes you think i'm Broke? Smh! I'm just trying to voice an opinion. -_- I hate people that make Negative Comments like this. Oh, an I'm a Women!
Are you kidding me ?... This is next level artistry.... Black excellence at its finest. Kendrick is taking us back...understand this before the Jayz's and Kanye's.. before Tupac and big, before Nas. This is that motown. Marvin Gaye and Earth Wind & Fire feel good music. I appreciate Ronald isley for making an appearance... not to mention, he looks fantastic. . aging very well !! This is something our generation is not used too .. but this is truly a beautiful piece of work. Many have attempted but usually ended up selling out due to lack of support from today's music industry. This is the definition of soul, it's more than just a sound or skin color. I can't wait for the album.
TheYellowFlash haha I know I'm obviously not serious. doesn't that make you the stupid one? Oh and by the way, this song and this artist are both SHIT SHIT SHITTY SHIT. I listen to only the god of rap. you couldn't even comprehend.
I come from a if you really want it, you'll find it world. Doesn't seem like you want it bad enough. I can easily tell you listen to " These people". I'm not into promoting on other peoples music. And fact of the matter is, only people I listen to now is Russ and Kayedo.
As a black 20 year old, I can genuinely say the world feels hopeless sometimes. I have no idea what awaits us in the next 80 years or so, or if things will change, if our anger, riots, and protests will end this corrupt system. Hearing "one day at a time, sun gonna shine" means so much to me rn honestly
Nah man, have hope those old white men in politics are dying of old age our generation is going to change this world for good. I promise you bro, Keep your head held high my guy, get into politics become a beacon of hope for your local community do something man we have the power. Much love brother.
I don't think they will. These systems never just end, they either take a lot of time or lives. Regardless, every day we as a generation work towards progress is a step closer to a better world, maybe for us, maybe for our kids, maybe for their kids.
the contrast between i and u is so surreal. abundant joy and confidence in oneself juxtaposed to overwhelming grief and deliberation of suicidal thoughts. the entire album is amazing and the story being told carries well between every song, but these two songs in particular synergize so well.
you know when he says loving u is complicated hes actually talking about loving himself. At the highest point of his life, he loves himself (represented by i), but at the lowest point, he doubts whether he really loves himself and its 'complicated' to love himself. thats why the song titles are both single lowercase letters. its pure genius. the whole track 'u' is talking about how he hates himself which is just the opposite of i. two different points in his life.
This song gets me through a lot, whenever people try to snake or judge and you gotta go your own way I put this song on for confidence. Just remember when it feels like no one had your back go out there and work hard and grind because only you have yourself
Man if we had more people like Kendrick in the music industry.. he's one of few artists who actually interpret music as an artform and not as a platform to get mega rich from off some mainstream hit bs that appeals to stupid people. Thats why I have so much respect for KDot, he's using his music to deliver messages and to connect with his listeners.. Making hip hop better one song at a time KING KENDRICK
I agree, Kendrick Lamar talks about life, struggle, and brings postitivity into his music, unlike most rappers who disrespect women, talk about money, and how many women they have fucked, and mostly call women or people, hoes, bitches, and niggas, but Kendrick Lamar is different he may change this world.
BigQuint's Hairline I am not black. Kendrick has been my favorite artist since my high school days. I remember going to high school everyday depressed and stressed because of problems but everyday there i was listening to Overly Dedicated, Section 80 and GKMC; those albums saved my life. I used to be very depressed thinking about suicide everyday but one man changed me, thought me alot of things. Now i'm rarely depressed since all he has thought me. TPAB is saving me in the current days. I'm fucked up, homie, u fucked up but if God got us then we gon' be ALRIGHT!
Dael Cruz I get what you mean. I've been feeling pretty shit and giving up feels more preferable to living some days but I got into rap a few months ago and listening to Kendrick, Lupe, Logic, makes things a bit more bearable and keeps me wanting to try.
Yeah artist from TDE are famous for putting snippets of beats at the beginning of videos, examples include in ab souls illuminate video it has the beat to a rebellion at the beginning and Kendrick's poetic justice video has a snippet of sherane aka master printer's daughter at the beginning
You can call me cringe af but I found this song 2 weeks ago and I can’t get it out of my head whenever I make any mistakes and I used to always let it get in my head and now I let everything go so easy so thank you so much for piece of art has given me happiness and joy can’t thank you enough Kendrick❤️
@@mequana i didn’t listen to TPAB until 2019, now it’s my fave album ever. some people will be late but they’ll appreciate the greatness. if anything, time may help. i know people didn’t receive this song too well when it came out
I love how Kendrick is more than just a Hip Hop artist. He's a great poet, and he knows exactly how to paint a picture vivid enough for us all to be aware of what's going on in our communities, let alone the world we live in. I hope I can one day be a Hip Hop artist as great as K.Dot is.
@@Da_pibe you constantly restart to try and clear the song without missing a note, while the song your playing is motivational and telling you to keep going
@@Hydro.131 Dude I'm not gonna lie, I've been getting so close to Flawless on this song, I literally have a video of it. It haunts me every day (I forgot i left this comment and only now seeing it while rewatching the vid)
Be proud of yourself. You went through every type of pain, family issues, trust issues, heartbreak, insecurities, depression, etc. You went through it all alone, but never gave up
Judging the way other people connect is kinda weird😂 just ignore it if it don’t work for you. Let it work for the ones it work for yeh.. let’s be at peace .. a piece of yours a piece of mine… a peace of mind.
Its different that's why. I didn't like it when I first heard it 2 years ago but now I love this song. There isn't any trap bullshit on this song, so some people(trap dickriders) won't gravitate to it.
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Thank God I listen to Baby pac since 2012. When I've heard his song Swimming pools I had him as my favourite. He raps differently. He's just a pure artist. People were calling me strange for listening to this type of rap while there are plenty of mumble rappers and trappers. I wanna thank me for choosing this guy. Kendrick LAMAR ❤
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This bringing Hip-Hop where it needs to be like I know it's 2014, but Rap hasn't been the same since the 80's-90's and somewhat in the Early & Mid - 2000's. Like I feel like this is a message to something to World Peace like I know people think this song sucks because of his Style but I think they have listen enough Fake ass Gangsters talking about their Guns, Cars, Clothes, Homes like enough of that shit. We need to bring back Hip-Hop's Level Again right now it's dead in the outside but in the inside it's still there we just need to find it.
"Peace to fashion police, I wear my heart On my sleeve, let the runway start You know the miserable do love company What do you want from me and my scars? Everybody lack confidence, everybody lack confidence How many times my potential was anonymous? How many times the city making me promises? So I promise this" The line "everybody lack confidence, everybody lack confidenc
"Peace to fashion police, I wear my heart On my sleeve, let the runway start You know the miserable do love company What do you want from me and my scars? Everybody lack confidence, everybody lack confidence How many times my potential was anonymous? How many times the city making me promises? So I promise this" The line "everybody lack confidence, everybody lack confidence" in his song "I", does anybody know what he means by that? Arent there plenty of people who are confident? I consider myself to have confidence. Im confused by this?
How can anyone criticise Kendrick? In a time where we have everyone singing 'I been selling crack since the 5th grade' we have someone making us sing 'I love myself' and people are still tryna hate. Fuck them.
Nathaniel you are entitled to your opinion but entirely disagree. He may not have the greatest flow and he might not be a battle rapper with 100 punchlines but he carries the fundamental and understanding of hip hop. At least give him credit for being a lyricist speaking uplifting messages in the mainstream game filled with ignorant music
Yea man, why doesn't everyone listen to super positive christian rock with good morals and no negativity? We all just gotta get along, peace and loooove, blast that pharrell yo!
Nathaniel Bugalou No-where did I state that he is one of the greatest. I just really appreciate his music, his lyrical skills, his message and just his general talent. That's what makes a good rapper in my opinion. However you stated that you're not a Hip Hop head so I don't expect you to understand that. Perhaps just stick to these trap beats and rappers that are everywhere these days. They might satisfy you more
Nathaniel Bugalou There's absolutely nothing wrong with constructive criticism but it seemed like you weren't giving him credit where credit is due. He has done alot, there is no-one doing what he is doing on this grand scale. Offering us Hip Hop fans an alternative from the usual. You come across as one of those people who refuse to like someone simply because they've become popular or 'mainstream'. You've said you're a fan and you loved Section 80 but you're just criticising him for the sake of it.
Kendrick is one of the few rappers left that can rap about the hood without feeling the need to participate in it. Thats how hip hop started, as a stepping stone to tell your story and make it out. Now theyll catch a body just to make a song about it and go to jail.
"One Nation Under a Groove" -Funkadelic 1978, The man at 1:09 is reading a book titled "Like George" which refers to George Clinton who is the founder of the Funkadelics and Parliament. The man standing at 3:03 is Ron Isley who is the Greatest voice that will ever be (personal opinion). Its The Isley Brohter's song "Who's that Lady" 1973 that is sampled and of course Ernie's amazing Guitar. Funk, Electro Funk, P-Funk, G-Funk Por Vida! porque thats what is Life.. (RIP Nate, Pac, Roger,) and Thank you Kendrick
From listening to this at 15 or 16 wanting to commit suicide to now at 21 years old a year and three months into addiction recovery with no desire to kill myself. This song came into my life at such a crucial point, and it'll stay with me forever.
Literally me right now this album came out when i was 20 but i ain’t understand life! Now im 28 gave this album a relisten and this music so damn motivational i love Kendrick Lamar been a huge fan but now IM JUST SAYING HE THE BEST EVER HE KAN GIVE U ANY TYPE OF MUSIC U WANT🔥this album saved me man
never appreciated this song when it first came out but now that a struggle with depression and low self esteem singing along to this almost had me in tears. I put myself down everyday but this song helps me understand that i should love myself and everyone of my flaws because deep inside I'm a good person and thats the only thing that matters and screw what everyone thinks.
I used to have severe depression and deeply hated myself to the point of suicide... Thank goodness im not at that point in life anymore, but due to my current crappy situation, I think I might relapse... When I listen to Alright, it reminds me that there is hope and at the end im going to be okay..
Do you have reasons for that ? If not, you have to understand how to change the vision of yourself you had so far. If you have reasons for hating youself, just realise that you're a good person, because you wouldn't hate yourself If you were not
You were in high school like me, apparently music you like in high school will always be your favorite... thats what people say atleast. Im a year younger then you TPAB game out when i was 15 but anytime i hear it i teleport to high school its crazy, especially the song How Much A Dollar Cost that song makes me miss 2015/2016 so bad
***** Don't you think that's a bit racist, they don't have to be successful to be good people, I know many unsuccessful people yet they are good people full of loyalty and love.
I discovered Kendrick in the rap beef(yea I admit it) and I went back and looked through his albums, listened to all of them before this one, because I thought it was gonna be boring(so I put it off) then I listened to it for the memes, greatest decision of my life 😭
Man real shit. This song helped through one of my deepest days. Suicidal thoughts and all.. but when he said, “He Said I Gotta Get Up. One Day At A Time, The Sun Gon Shine” I knew he was talking to me..
I had this song on repeat when i was in the hospital for ODing on cough medicine. I kept telling everyone that i did it to get a high but in all honesty i was hoping i wouldnt wake up the next day. Love yourself and everyone around you its going to get better. ❤️
This song has helped me heal and got me through countless down days. I am so grateful that my husband introduced his beautiful music to me. Nothing but love and respect for Kendrick…🎧🖤🔥
Kendrick is the artist we need in this generation of hip hop in my opinion. He reminds me of Pac in a lot of ways and I just love what he's doing with his music.
What are you talking about? Kendrick grew up in Compton surrounded by gangs and murderers. Just because he was smart enough not to get involved doesn't mean he never experienced all that shit. Pac's life was only on the line because he did that to himself. If he was smart, he would've gotten out of that gang shit.
Late Registration To Pimp A Butterfly was one of this generations best albums made, instant classic, every good ear for hiphop knows that is is true, but I can not decide for you
