7.18.17 I'll keep this short because there isn't anything about this talented young man's original work that hasn't already been said. Adorned with praise and awards I hope Lamar's original sound has shown folks that pop hip hop has become largely stagnant with producers squeezing every drop out of the current sound. Optimistically I believe Kendrick Lamar has helped up the bar.      

Last 4th (2017) of July, at a party, I noticed Damn. was on the ol' Spotif-a-trola. The fella playing it said he had been listening to this record on repeat everyday for months. When I said I thought Lamar's previous release To Pimp a Butterfly (#191) was even stronger he replied, Damn. I gotta check that one out.