kendrick lamar

Gucci Little Piggy · 11-01-2012, 11:04 AM

ok I decided to listen to this anyways and as an albu it's actually pretty good. I'm at Swimming Pools now, and the track really does sound better in the album.

Thom Yorke · 11-01-2012, 11:18 AM

Who does his beats? The one beat that stood out to me (The Art of Peer Pressure) turned out to just be a rip-off of some Danish rapper.

Gucci Little Piggy · 11-01-2012, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Thom Yorke

Who does his beats? The one beat that stood out to me (The Art of Peer Pressure) turned out to just be a rip-off of some Danish rapper.

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There's a lot of producers for this one, there's a list of them in the track listing.

14232949 · 11-04-2012, 02:40 PM

GKMC is aimed at a different market than Section 8.0
It's Kendrick's attempt at cracking the mainstream, and if you take it for what it is, it's actually quite good.

The beats are good, the lyrics catchy and I'd put it up against the likes of Rick Ross and Drake, and it'd blow them apart.

Dying of thirst is terrific.

Surell · 11-04-2012, 08:44 PM

My point exactly. How hard is it to destroy two of the most over hyped, unoriginal acts in Hip Hop right now?

14232949 · 11-04-2012, 08:50 PM

not very. But we must appreciate that those acts are designed for the mainstream.
For people who buy into fake gangster Rick Ross and actor with a record label trying to play the part, Drake.
These people are not looking for thought provoking lyricism, carefully constructed beats.
Substance, flow or even musical talent.
They like the hype, the idea of the aforementioned artists.
Most Rick Ross/Drake fans are younger teens trying to connect with the larger in life personas and getting swept up in the waves of euphoria surrounding them as 'artists'

If Kendrick wishes to take that path, power to him. I support him.
As average as he was, Lupe Fiasco once spoke about dumbing down his product to appeal to the larger demographic.
That is the process that Kendrick is in. That is why GKMC is not Section 8.1
If he chooses this path, there won't be a Section 8.1

However, as a hip-hop release aimed at the mainstream, it's still really good.

Lgtbmusic · 11-05-2012, 10:16 AM

I havent been a hip hop fan in a while, and if i do listen to hip hop its usually the older generation(biggie, bone thugs, nas), jazzy or something like curren$y, kid cudi, kanye west, asap rocky. I think kendrick lamar has the makings of a good artist but im just not a fan of his voice. There is only one song I want to hear on a regular basis and its "Sing About Me, I'm Dying of Thirst". The other song I like is Poetic Justice but thats basically because of the Janet Jackson Sample, I hate Drake is on it, not a fan of him. Section.80 was way more authentic than the new album.

JustJunMC · 11-06-2012, 04:08 PM

I like his stuff

Surell · 11-11-2012, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mankycaaant

not very. But we must appreciate that those acts are designed for the mainstream.
For people who buy into fake gangster Rick Ross and actor with a record label trying to play the part, Drake.
These people are not looking for thought provoking lyricism, carefully constructed beats.
Substance, flow or even musical talent.
They like the hype, the idea of the aforementioned artists.
Most Rick Ross/Drake fans are younger teens trying to connect with the larger in life personas and getting swept up in the waves of euphoria surrounding them as 'artists'

If Kendrick wishes to take that path, power to him. I support him.
As average as he was, Lupe Fiasco once spoke about dumbing down his product to appeal to the larger demographic.
That is the process that Kendrick is in. That is why GKMC is not Section 8.1
If he chooses this path, there won't be a Section 8.1

However, as a hip-hop release aimed at the mainstream, it's still really good.

I think it's odd that you'd want him to take the path that much lamer artists have taken, but I can understand hoping he'll find a larger audience being at least having a little more depth and talent than the other rapper.

PS I don't see Kendrick being that much better than Lupe. Fiasco was a solid rapper, he just had a lot more pop orientation than is considered OK now. Kendrick is surely less poppy, but I wouldn't say his rap skills far surpass Fiasco is they do at all.

duotone · 11-15-2012, 05:40 PM

Am only 4 tracks in and am not really enjoying it tbh.

Does it seem a bit gimmicky to anyone else the effects they have added to his vocals?

11-01-2012, 11:04 AM	#121 (permalink)
Gucci Little Piggy Music Addict Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 315	ok I decided to listen to this anyways and as an albu it's actually pretty good. I'm at Swimming Pools now, and the track really does sound better in the album. __________________ My Last.fm. Please add me. Now. NOW. FUCK THE PORN IT CAN WAIT. My RYM thingy I now have a tumblr and I do stuff on it

11-05-2012, 10:16 AM	#127 (permalink)
Lgtbmusic Groupie Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NC,USA Posts: 9	He's OK nothing special I havent been a hip hop fan in a while, and if i do listen to hip hop its usually the older generation(biggie, bone thugs, nas), jazzy or something like curren$y, kid cudi, kanye west, asap rocky. I think kendrick lamar has the makings of a good artist but im just not a fan of his voice. There is only one song I want to hear on a regular basis and its "Sing About Me, I'm Dying of Thirst". The other song I like is Poetic Justice but thats basically because of the Janet Jackson Sample, I hate Drake is on it, not a fan of him. Section.80 was way more authentic than the new album.

11-06-2012, 04:08 PM	#128 (permalink)
JustJunMC Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Hongcouver & Global Posts: 125	I like his stuff __________________ So now I cant even post my own nickname in my signature or have an avatar of a graphic design I made that has my username on here? I dont know who is doing it but please provide a legit reason why my material is suddenly being singled out. Thanks

11-01-2012, 11:18 AM	#122 (permalink)
Thom Yorke Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,848	Who does his beats? The one beat that stood out to me (The Art of Peer Pressure) turned out to just be a rip-off of some Danish rapper.

11-04-2012, 02:40 PM	#124 (permalink)
14232949 The Big Dog Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,989	GKMC is aimed at a different market than Section 8.0 It's Kendrick's attempt at cracking the mainstream, and if you take it for what it is, it's actually quite good. The beats are good, the lyrics catchy and I'd put it up against the likes of Rick Ross and Drake, and it'd blow them apart. Dying of thirst is terrific.

11-04-2012, 08:50 PM	#126 (permalink)
14232949 The Big Dog Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,989	not very. But we must appreciate that those acts are designed for the mainstream. For people who buy into fake gangster Rick Ross and actor with a record label trying to play the part, Drake. These people are not looking for thought provoking lyricism, carefully constructed beats. Substance, flow or even musical talent. They like the hype, the idea of the aforementioned artists. Most Rick Ross/Drake fans are younger teens trying to connect with the larger in life personas and getting swept up in the waves of euphoria surrounding them as 'artists' If Kendrick wishes to take that path, power to him. I support him. As average as he was, Lupe Fiasco once spoke about dumbing down his product to appeal to the larger demographic. That is the process that Kendrick is in. That is why GKMC is not Section 8.1 If he chooses this path, there won't be a Section 8.1 However, as a hip-hop release aimed at the mainstream, it's still really good.

11-15-2012, 05:40 PM	#130 (permalink)
duotone Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: London Posts: 169	Am only 4 tracks in and am not really enjoying it tbh. Does it seem a bit gimmicky to anyone else the effects they have added to his vocals?