Archive for Kendrick Lamar
Big Sean x Kendrick Lamar is definitely something that we at HipHopAtLunch would like to see happen! Especially since both artists made our list of 10 emcees to watch in 2011. Shout out to… (MORE... )
In 2010, Wiz Khalifa proved the strength of his following with an impressive tour schedule that boasted sold out shows across the country, a feature in XXL's Freshmen 10, and the release of his critically acclaimed Kush And Orange Juice project. CONTINUE READING...
iTunes – “Kush”
Dr. Dre, Snoop, and Akon link up with Joseph Kahn for the first video off of the highly… (MORE... )
I’ve been waiting for these visuals to drop! If you still haven’t listened to Kendrick Lamar’s O(verly) D(edicated) mixtape, I suggest you download that now!
“I’m two much for these niggas,
I’m three much
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The West Coast has been a hot bed for hip hop talent these last couple of years, producing a number of quality emerging artists, such as Blu, Pac Div, Dom Kennedy, and U-N-I. Now you can add another name to the mix, Kendrick Lamar.
I first heard Kendrick spit on his video for “Compton State Of Mind,” the LA emcee’s version of Jay-z’s “Empire State Of Mind.” I was impressed by Kendrick’s real life view and “average joe” perspective (ironically the name of one his songs covered later in this post).
With O(verly) D(edicated), Kendrick’s second project, we're given a deeper look at this everyday perspective, as we listen to all the good and bad of being a young kid growing up in Compton. Kendrick's not a super gangbanger or somebody flipping birds, but rather a kid facing everyday problems such as dealing with females, seen on “She needs me,” or drowning problems out with his two favorite vices on a track called “P&P 1.5"
Kendrick Lamar - "Ignorance Is Bliss"
In this song, Kendrick describes multiple levels of ignorance. The first verse describes a kid committing a drive by and murdering a rival gang member. Here's a quick excerpt:
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Download – O(verly) D(edicated)
Here’s Kendrick Lamar’s O(verly) D(edicated) mixtape which was only available via iTunes for the last few days. If your new to the Compton emcee, also be sure to check out… (MORE... )
Download - "Give Me Some Of You"
Terrace Martin went in on the smooth production for "Give Me Some Of You." The song, featuring vocals by Kendrick Lamar, is just a taste of what we can expect on the artist's Here, My Dear album, which is set to be released on September 28th. Below, we have a leak from Kendrick Lamar's O(verly) D(edicated) project, which is available via iTunes now and as a free download tomorrow. (MORE... )
iTunes – O(verly) D(edicated) Mixtape / Free Download Link Coming Soon
Kendrick Lamar has decided to put his latest mixtape up on iTunes, so the real fans can show their support before he releases… (MORE... )
Download – “H.O.C.”
Here’s some early visuals to Kendrick Lamar’s Overly Dedicated project, which is set to drop on September 15th. For more information on the Compton emcee, check out our feature article.
Thoughts on the video?
Download – “She Needs Me” Remix.
Kendrick Lamar grabbed fellow West Coast emcee, Dom Kennedy, for the remix to his standout track, “She Needs Me.” If you still haven’t heard the Compton artist’s self… (MORE... )
