Section 80 (87)-Before you cry foul, hear me out. This is Kendrick’s first real TDE project (I think). The mixtape is good, but the production is pretty basic. You cannot debate me on that. I really like his lyricism tho. “Member’s Only”, “Rigamortis” and “A.D.H.D.” are great songs. I like how deep the album is too. This really was just a flash of greatness we know today as King Kendrick. Top Songs: Poe Man’s Dream, HiiPower, A.D.H.D., No Makeup, Members Only.Untitled.
Unmastered(92)-Kendrick dropped an EP/Bonus Track type project on us in 2016. It’s a really odd album that sounds very similar to the excellent TPAB. Overall its really interesting and soulful sounding. He raps about the world’s end in Untitled 01. All the tracks are good but Untitled 07 is too long. Overall I’m not sure what the top songs are…
DAMN (97)-Kung Fu Kenny as he calls himself, gave us a very accessible album recently in 2017. It’s dope as f*** but it’s not as complex or as well rounded as GKMC or TPAB. Complaints aside, Kendrick shows incredible lyrical dexterity (as usual). Like all K dot projects he spits about relevant topics like race and religion. Top Songs: Element, D.N.A. Humble, XXX, Love, Loyalty.
To Pimp A Butterfly
(98)-So you knew this or GKMC was #1. This album is so complex, so
creative, so special. It really grew on me. The production is fresh and the
topics are very interesting. Who could forget the skit he had on various tracks
then when you get to “Mortal Man” you find out he’s talking to his idol, Tupac
Shakur. “King Kunta” is still a terrific track. I’m not sure anything hits as
hard as “Blacker the Berry”. The album isn’t for everybody nor is it as
accessible as GKMC. The guest spots are really well used too. Top Songs: Mortal Man, King Kunta, Blacker
the Berry, I, Alright.
Thanks for reading...I'll try to get to more posts like this for other artists that I have yet to do.