How to Listen to DAMN. by Kendrick Lamar | An Anomaly of Interpretation

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  • Опубликовано: 16 авг 2023
  • DAMN. by Kendrick Lamar - An Anomaly of Interpretation
    A study into Kendrick Lamar's fourth studio album, DAMN. released in 2017. This video essay considers the duality and circularity explored on this project, suggesting that multiple readings of the album are possible and in fact recommended. As Kendrick experiments with musical form, in order to manipulate time, space, memory and fiction, he makes his audience answer the critical question and make their choice...
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  • @jakehudson7118
    @jakehudson7118 9 месяцев назад +194

    The fact that most people consider this his worst album is insane because it is still an incredible album, Kendrick never misses

    • @RetardedNConfused
      @RetardedNConfused 9 месяцев назад +6

      Kendrick fans got mad it got so many 95s from critics. more than tpab..

    • @grengrenhuskey
      @grengrenhuskey 9 месяцев назад +4

      The 2017 trap sound sounds dated. DNA, YAH, XXX, LUST, and GOD are all skips for me.

    • @Bagbonk
      @Bagbonk 8 месяцев назад +10

      @@grengrenhuskey XXX and LUST are skips? I think they're some of the best on the album.

    • @retardedautist
      @retardedautist 8 месяцев назад

      @@grengrenhuskey XXX IS A SKIP????

    • @FollowerOfChrist144
      @FollowerOfChrist144 8 месяцев назад

      Sonically half of the album…it’s just bland and sounds washed out …and Lyrically it’s not nearly as deep as his first 3 albums. Feel is the best song on the album, by far stands out as the only song that he brings the same level as his previous works. It’s not a “bad” album, feel fear God and element are amazing, but DNA xxx and duckworth are just alright… I find it hard to listen to lust, pride, or Yah. They just aren’t enjoyable, and no amount of hypothetical deep dive will convince me this album is anywhere NEAR as incredible as his first 3. Lyrically, conceptionally, sonically, inferior overall. Does it have a few high points? Yes. With that said, the album cover is a perfectly visual representation of the state Kendrick was in when he made Damn. Empty after dumping himself into 3 classics….stumbling around searching for real inspiration, only to have nothing to speak on other than his own difficulties doing so. For example Fear…hits all the same beats as Sing about me , or Mortal man….buts it’s clearly inferior to both. Kendrick was going through the motions 75% of this album, he was depressed. That’s why he disappeared after releasing it. That’s also why Feel is the only song that FEELS like it has life to it. It’s basically everything he wanted to say on the album, in one song.

  • @AngledOG_
    @AngledOG_ 8 месяцев назад +10

    If DAMN is the worst album you’ve produced, then you are the best rapper on the planet.

  • @Outjamesbond
    @Outjamesbond 9 месяцев назад +71

    criminally underrated video

    • @nuptvalorant1494
      @nuptvalorant1494 9 месяцев назад

      what does this mean. Who has been critically rating this video.

    • @YUNGROIDGOD
      @YUNGROIDGOD 9 месяцев назад

      Bro it just came out

  • @namespaced4437
    @namespaced4437 9 месяцев назад +81

    this is too underrated, much love bro! and the loop is amazing too

    • @Quizlz
      @Quizlz 8 месяцев назад

      the loop sucks, but it is a great video.

  • @2dotdotz
    @2dotdotz 8 месяцев назад +3

    Crazy how it’s his worst studio album but still a 10/10

  • @rayneozier
    @rayneozier 8 месяцев назад +19

    Kendrick is a master of many aspects of music but the flow that he has to the track lists on his albums is astonishing. I love DAMN. The fact that the album flows perfectly forwards and backwards is crazy.

  • @desmondforever08
    @desmondforever08 8 месяцев назад +2

    kendrick expressed this was his favorite album because it was a mix of all his albums up till then

  • @joshwhite5730
    @joshwhite5730 7 месяцев назад +1

    I don’t understand why y’all think that Blood is wickedness he literally goes out of his way to help someone.

  • @rolando6395
    @rolando6395 8 месяцев назад +2

    DAMN, WHAT A VIDEO. NICE WORK MY MAN 🔥🔥

  • @saggynagy2937
    @saggynagy2937 10 месяцев назад +24

    Really good video just keep putting out content like this n u will gain traction

  • @chadchampion7985
    @chadchampion7985 9 месяцев назад +2

    Deserves a million likes and a scream in a hotel room

  • @saturas_s
    @saturas_s 9 месяцев назад +5

    Honestly, when I listened to DAMN. half of this stuff didn't even come across my mind, great video and keep up the good work!

  • @123Jorge
    @123Jorge 8 месяцев назад +2

    that ending was fire asf

  • @momohmuhsin.2074
    @momohmuhsin.2074 8 месяцев назад +2

    After watching this video the album name begins to make sense. Keep this up my guy great video

  • @Henle_
    @Henle_ 9 месяцев назад +2

    Daaang this is crazy good. I knew I was listening to something good, but this just opened a whole nother side to of the album!

  • @glitchin2547
    @glitchin2547 9 месяцев назад +2

    Insane video, unironically think if you changed the thumbnail this vid would blow up, if you see this comment please make a goated thumbnail rq, guaranty you'll pop off

  • @desmondforever08
    @desmondforever08 8 месяцев назад +1

    he’s just that guy

  • @thiagoluiz7041
    @thiagoluiz7041 8 месяцев назад +2

    Such a good video, man. Keep this working.

  • @invenitur4231
    @invenitur4231 9 месяцев назад +1

    Chefs kiss

  • @udveetpatil8002
    @udveetpatil8002 8 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for this.

  • @nyko9631
    @nyko9631 9 месяцев назад +1

    What a great video, one of the best DAMN. analysations

  • @jadalijukude
    @jadalijukude 9 месяцев назад +3

    Really love the opening and ending graphic

  • @insertcoolname1621
    @insertcoolname1621 8 месяцев назад +1

    Good shit bro keep going ‼️

  • @psalmnat4469
    @psalmnat4469 9 месяцев назад +1

    this is my first video Ie watched from you and am subscribing because of IT.. KING KENDRICK is the Greatest RAPPER

  • @help_im_lost
    @help_im_lost 10 месяцев назад +1

    This was fantastic - Happy to be view 78

  • @blackloki1131
    @blackloki1131 9 месяцев назад +5

    Great breakdown my man I enjoy seeing people break down music very enjoyable

  • @thydarklight
    @thydarklight 8 месяцев назад +1

    Great video

  • @rubberandgum4203
    @rubberandgum4203 9 месяцев назад +2

    Truly one of the best ytb videos I've seen in a while. I hope we'll see more content like this from you! you got yourself a forever subscriber!

  • @zakolichoo4261
    @zakolichoo4261 9 месяцев назад +7

    Hey Rhaul, I want to thank you, it's an amazing video! I know your channel isn't big (YET!!!), but I truly love how quick and in such a simple way you covered this album! Would love to see even more videos about music from you, god bless you and your channel

  • @ibedevos5543
    @ibedevos5543 9 месяцев назад +4

    Absolutly stunning video dude!!!!

  • @colleend9976
    @colleend9976 10 месяцев назад +1

    I look forward to being the 32nd viewer of this video essay

  • @dougpression
    @dougpression 9 месяцев назад +1

    You're really smart, keep it up.

  • @Solocard
    @Solocard 9 месяцев назад +1

    Greatest album of all time

  • @doobfrank5376
    @doobfrank5376 9 месяцев назад +2

    Awesome work ! More please

  • @loganpualler5295
    @loganpualler5295 9 месяцев назад +1

    Incredible video man

  • @ryangraham9623
    @ryangraham9623 9 месяцев назад +1

    wow this was actually amazing

  • @_timC_
    @_timC_ 9 месяцев назад +1

    Bro i need to re watch this video 3 times in 0.75 speed to understand.... K Dot trully a genius

  • @bocilanimates2584
    @bocilanimates2584 10 месяцев назад +4

    This is genuinely goes so hard?!

  • @averysliceprivate
    @averysliceprivate 9 месяцев назад +5

    What a great video. I still haven't listened to DAMN. because I never found it very interesting from the first few tracks, but this gives me a whole different view of it. Thanks for putting it into a religious perspective too. God bless you bro

  • @gillyjay1729
    @gillyjay1729 9 месяцев назад +1

    this video is great, only detractor is the thumbnail, i feel like it could be made better which would bring more people into the video

  • @cykrob
    @cykrob 9 месяцев назад +1

    Amazing analysis

  • @percocetplz5754
    @percocetplz5754 9 месяцев назад +1

    Great work bro

  • @Babybuccwild
    @Babybuccwild 9 месяцев назад +1

    Masterpiece video !! We need more Kendrick ! Tpab und Mr morale / big steppers

  • @jonhymacaroni69
    @jonhymacaroni69 9 месяцев назад +1

    Great video! Hope the algorithm picks you up!

  • @jingrenjing
    @jingrenjing 9 месяцев назад +1

    amazing video bro

  • @cisne_sonoro
    @cisne_sonoro 9 месяцев назад +1

    great analysis !

  • @fabio-is5vg
    @fabio-is5vg 9 месяцев назад +1

    Lol how good is this video! Keep up the grind!❤

  • @champagneoubre6495
    @champagneoubre6495 8 месяцев назад

    beautiful video onestly

  • @quinnbates9327
    @quinnbates9327 8 месяцев назад

    I think that duckworth might be Kendricks best song ever

  • @MoManiaTV
    @MoManiaTV 9 месяцев назад +1

    HARD!

  • @urielsztar290
    @urielsztar290 9 месяцев назад +1

    The part with the tracklist circles made me freak out cause its so fuckin genius

  • @tropiclucas9130
    @tropiclucas9130 7 месяцев назад

    He doesn't have a worse these are capsules of his life

  • @terrencegunther
    @terrencegunther 9 месяцев назад +1

    nice.

  • @TRBoseBih
    @TRBoseBih 9 месяцев назад +1

    KEEP IT UP FAMILY

  • @laetitia4956
    @laetitia4956 9 месяцев назад +1

    Really good video ! Continue !! because I think you found "the recipe " . So yeah continu you get it !

  • @BigBoyRoma
    @BigBoyRoma 10 месяцев назад +2

    I am proud to be the 56th viewer of this video
    Edit: shit was fire

  • @21MWTF
    @21MWTF 9 месяцев назад +1

    Well....DAMN.

  • @peggytheveteran4968
    @peggytheveteran4968 9 месяцев назад +1

    Wow what a video

  • @kikooo9989
    @kikooo9989 9 месяцев назад +1

    this video is so good god damn

  • @monke6349
    @monke6349 9 месяцев назад +1

    this so goated

  • @lukewarmcola9368
    @lukewarmcola9368 9 месяцев назад +1

    subbed and praying for you to hit the algorithm

  • @Profoundkarma2000
    @Profoundkarma2000 9 месяцев назад +1

    You decide

  • @martinrumanovsky877
    @martinrumanovsky877 9 месяцев назад +3

    from what I read and understand, it is believed that when DAMN. played from backwards (also know as Collector's Edition), the story is told from the view of weakness (not only weakness as a good sign, but weakness to resist the temptation) and the original version tells a story about wickedness

    • @zakolichoo4261
      @zakolichoo4261 9 месяцев назад

      Isn't it opposite? Original version warns Kendrick on first track, he starts thinking about decisions he makes and doesn't die. Backwards order makes him lose his father at the very beginning and the last track BLOOD. makes him die from "Blind Justice", because as he mentioned, his father died in this incident and he choosed path of living in the streets - wickedness.

  • @lastprism5115
    @lastprism5115 9 месяцев назад +1

    Remember me when you get 1 mil

  • @svantegante6443
    @svantegante6443 10 месяцев назад +1

    why does this have so few views?

  • @JojoRuski9000
    @JojoRuski9000 День назад

    Step 1:
    press play

  • @xipc469
    @xipc469 9 месяцев назад +1

    DAMN, you need more subscribers (haha get it)

  • @sKeeyo
    @sKeeyo 9 месяцев назад +1

    54 subscribers? Holy shit

  • @Gavoh3
    @Gavoh3 10 месяцев назад +1

    26 views?

  • @aleczen6973
    @aleczen6973 10 месяцев назад +1

    33rd viewer weeee

  • @sKeeyo
    @sKeeyo 9 месяцев назад

    YAH = YAHWEH

  • @lilbeaner4163
    @lilbeaner4163 9 месяцев назад +1

    yo keep grinding bro

  • @FollowerOfChrist144
    @FollowerOfChrist144 8 месяцев назад

    Nice video but a lot of this is just reaching, or assuming the cinematography shot after was thought of during him writing. Sonically half of the album…it’s just bland and sounds washed out …and Lyrically it’s not nearly as deep as his first 3 albums. Feel is the best song on the album, by far stands out as the only song that he brings the same level as his previous works. It’s not a “bad” album, feel fear God and element are amazing, but DNA xxx and duckworth are just alright… I find it hard to listen to lust, pride, or Yah. They just aren’t enjoyable, and no amount of hypothetical deep dive will convince me this album is anywhere NEAR as incredible as his first 3. Lyrically, conceptionally, sonically, inferior overall. Does it have a few high points? Yes. With that said, the album cover is a perfectly visual representation of the state Kendrick was in when he made Damn. Empty after dumping himself into 3 classics….stumbling around searching for real inspiration, only to have nothing to speak on other than his own difficulties doing so. For example Fear…hits all the same beats as Sing about me , or Mortal man….buts it’s clearly inferior to both. Kendrick was going through the motions 75% of this album, he was depressed. That’s why he disappeared after releasing it. That’s also why Feel is the only song that FEELS like it has life to it. It’s basically everything he wanted to say on the album, in one song.

  • @jvbble
    @jvbble 9 месяцев назад

    👎👎👎

  • @bminorr
    @bminorr 10 месяцев назад +1

    Dude the stuff that you’re making is fire. Hope you’ll get what you deserve 🫶

  • @bminorr
    @bminorr 10 месяцев назад +1

    Dude the stuff that you’re making is fire. Hope you’ll get what you deserve 🫶