This might be the best album I’ve ever heard, rooted deeply in the spirit of sports and competition. Kendrick has always used distinct mediums to express his ideas-Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers as theater, DAMN as a magazine, Good Kid, M.A.A.D City as a short film, pimp a butterfly as a poem and section 80 as a novel. Here, he channels the essence of sports, using its competitive nature to frame the narrative. One of the album’s central themes is Kendrick’s homage to his penmanship, which takes center stage on the closing track, “Gloria.” The recurring voice of a Mexican woman symbolizes his pen, embodying its fears, creativity, and other expressions. This connection is cleverly woven into the intro and outro. In the intro, the woman voices her fear of what Kendrick is about to do, followed by his reference to driving and listening to Anita Baker. In the outro, she says, “Me and you, listening to Anita,” bringing the story full circle. Kendrick then reflects on his love for his craft, highlighting the deep, personal bond he shares with his pen. By merging the competitive spirit of hip-hop with a celebration of his artistry, Kendrick delivers a thematically rich and masterfully executed project. This album encapsulates his mission to bring hip-hop back to its roots: competition. From the Control verse to “Watch the Party Die,” Kendrick has been driving this vision. The latter, in particular, feels like a declaration-an effort to revive the essence of hip-hop by embracing its competitive heart. This album embodies that ethos completely.
This might be the best album I’ve ever heard, rooted deeply in the spirit of sports and competition. Kendrick has always used distinct mediums to express his ideas-Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers as theater, DAMN as a magazine, Good Kid, M.A.A.D City as a short film, pimp a butterfly as a poem and section 80 as a novel. Here, he channels the essence of sports, using its competitive nature to frame the narrative.
One of the album’s central themes is Kendrick’s homage to his penmanship, which takes center stage on the closing track, “Gloria.” The recurring voice of a Mexican woman symbolizes his pen, embodying its fears, creativity, and other expressions. This connection is cleverly woven into the intro and outro. In the intro, the woman voices her fear of what Kendrick is about to do, followed by his reference to driving and listening to Anita Baker. In the outro, she says, “Me and you, listening to Anita,” bringing the story full circle. Kendrick then reflects on his love for his craft, highlighting the deep, personal bond he shares with his pen.
By merging the competitive spirit of hip-hop with a celebration of his artistry, Kendrick delivers a thematically rich and masterfully executed project. This album encapsulates his mission to bring hip-hop back to its roots: competition. From the Control verse to “Watch the Party Die,” Kendrick has been driving this vision. The latter, in particular, feels like a declaration-an effort to revive the essence of hip-hop by embracing its competitive heart. This album embodies that ethos completely.
Dope ass breakdown. The love, respect, and competitive energy is mutual. The giants gotta wake up. Question has to come back to complete the cypher.
Exactly!!! We’re all patiently waiting
This was awesome episode l!! And definitely gotta have him back soon
Will Do. 10-4, Preciate you pulling up
Anyone else hear this?
“Before I take a truce
I’ll take ‘em to hail WHIT-NEY”
That’s interesting. Didn’t hear that but I can see where you’re coming from
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Mexicans from cv 70s did it, this dude lying he don't know shit, that line had nothing to do with j Cole
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Name one unknown artist who Drake worked with that now that “has a career”? I’ll wait….Drake gave them moments, not careers.