Mar 18, 2015

 

Mar 17, 2015

 

Mar 17, 2015

oh god my 5000th post was a response to dew

 

Mar 17, 2015

I just realised Kendrick f----- me up with this album, I honestly can't listen to anything else other than TPAB.

 

Mar 17, 2015

This is such tripe. You pretty clearly telegraphed your hatred for Kendrick since he started getting mainstream recognition. Post GKMC, you continually bashed Kendrick as an artist. Even when GKMC was being compared to Yeezus back on SL you continually took the opposing view. I mean, it was so abundantly clear you were gonna dislike this record (or at least be more critical) simply because of the standing Kendrick has in hiphop. You can't stand the fact that mainstream opinion holds Kendrick above your favorite rappers like Kanye, so you just bash whatever he puts out.

 

Mar 17, 2015

what?? I think it's potentially his best project and borderline classic. I'm still sinking my teeth into it. Where did u get that from?

 

Mar 17, 2015

The outro on Alright>>>>>

Don't think this is better than MBDTF though. This is looking like a classic if it holds up, which it most likely will. Don't see how anyone can say this is bad with a straight face.

Edit: actually f--- it. Obama say what it do. This album been A1 since day one, you n----s boo boo.
Albums classic

 

Mar 16, 2015

But he was talking about empowering all races, and specifically telling his own community not feel sorry for themselves

So what were you listenin to?

 

Mar 16, 2015

This is an interesting read from /r/hhh

Spoiler: Spoiler

The entire album is explained in Kendrick's story to Pac

In the end of Mortal Man, Kendrick reads a story to Pac about his life from the perspective of a caterpillar:

“The caterpillar is a prisoner to the streets that conceived it Its only job is to eat or consume everything around it, in order to protect itself from this mad city While consuming its environment the caterpillar begins to notice ways to survive One thing it noticed is how much the world shuns him, but praises the butterfly The butterfly represents the talent, the thoughtfulness, and the beauty within the caterpillar But having a harsh outlook on life the caterpillar sees the butterfly as weak and figures out a way to p---- it to his own benefits Already surrounded by this mad city the caterpillar goes to work on the cocoon which institutionalizes him He can no longer see past his own thoughts He’s trapped When trapped inside these walls certain ideas start to take roots, such as going home, and bringing back new concepts to this mad city The result? Wings begin to emerge, breaking the cycle of feeling stagnant Finally free, the butterfly sheds light on situations that the caterpillar never considered, ending the eternal struggle Although the butterfly and caterpillar are completely different, they are one and the same."

Looking at this, it recaps each song in chronological order.

-“The caterpillar is a prisoner to the streets that conceived it Its only job is to eat or consume everything around it, in order to protect itself from this mad city While consuming its environment the caterpillar begins to notice ways to survive" this part of how story recaps 'Wesley's Theory'. The song basically describes Kendrick's life pre-fame. The first line says "When I get signed, homie I'mma act a fool Hit the dance floor, strobe lights in the room Snatch your little secretary b---- for the homies" The caterpillar (Kendrick) is gaining fame by "eating everything around him" and hustling, and notices ways to survive.

-"One thing it noticed is how much the world shuns him, but praises the butterfly" this line recaps 'For Free (Interlude)'. The song starts with a chick yelling at Kendrick saying "f--- you, MFer, you a ho-a--- n----- I don't know why you trying to go big, n----- you ain't s--- Walking around like you God's gift to Earth, n----- you ain't s---" showing how the "caterpillar" is being shunned. She then ends her rant with "You won't know, you gonna lose on a good b---- My other n----- is on, you off" showing how she praises the butterfly.

-"The butterfly represents the talent, the thoughtfulness, and the beauty within the caterpillar But having a harsh outlook on life the caterpillar sees the butterfly as weak and figures out a way to p---- it to his own benefits" this part embodies the same message as 'King Kunta'. In the song Kendrick expresses how he has grown to become a big influence and a king, much like a caterpillar grows into a butterfly.

-"Already surrounded by this mad city the caterpillar goes to work on the cocoon which institutionalizes him He can no longer see past his own thoughts" this one is more apparent, it clearly recaps the song 'Institutionalized'. He says in the intro "I'm trapped inside the ghetto and I ain't proud to admit it Institutionalized, I keep runnin' back for a visit" so he is saying that he is institutionalized into the ghetto.

-"He’s trapped When trapped inside these walls certain ideas start to take roots, such as going home, and bringing back new concepts to this mad city" this line is also clear, it represents 'These Walls'. The walls in the story represent the caterpillars cocoon, but in the song they could represent Kendrick's past experiences, perhaps of something that happened in the hotel room that he continuously refers to, because when people use the phrase "if these walls could talk" they are usually reminiscing about past experiences that occurred in that very room. I also think 'u' and 'Alright' are from the perspective of the caterpillar inside the cocoon. 'These Walls' and 'u' are both very dark, while 'Alright' gets more uplifting and explains how he and his homies will be alright.

-"The result? Wings begin to emerge, breaking the cycle of feeling stagnant" this line could represent 'For Sale' as well as 'Momma'. 'For Sale' talks about Kendrick's troubles with Lucy (Lucifer), which could represent the butterfly emerging from the cocoon and dealing with troubles outside of its walls. 'Momma' explains how Kendrick returns to Compton and feels guilty for abandoning his city, which the butterfly could feel as he returns to the real world after spending so much time in the cocoon.

-"Finally free, the butterfly sheds light on situations that the caterpillar never considered, ending the eternal struggle" this line encapsulates the next three songs, 'Hood Politics', 'How Much a Dollar Cost', and 'Complexion'. Kendrick is shedding light on these important issues such as the problems in the hood, poverty, and racial issues.

-"Although the butterfly and caterpillar are completely different, they are one and the same." This last line of the story raps up the last two songs (prior to Mortal Man), 'You Ain't Gotta Lie' and 'i'. You Ain't Gotta Lie and 'i' contrast in sound, as YAGL is more chill while i is really upbeat. This could represent the differences between the caterpillar and the butterfly. This contrast helps them stand out though, much like the caterpillar and butterfly rely on each other to exist.

In the beginning, Kendrick (the caterpillar) is alone and small. In the end, Kendrick (the butterfly) has completely changed and become something large and full of life with new ideas and outlooks. To p---- a Butterfly.

 

Mar 16, 2015

Do me a favor. Read what you just typed, out loud.

 

Mar 16, 2015

disagree. It's the opposite for me here.

 

Mar 16, 2015

remember guys when we were trying to guess the album title?

HAH

 

Mar 16, 2015

no Luke posts for 5 months? @Koolo maybe you should get it

 

Mar 16, 2015

if you think j cole's album is anywhere near kendricks, pleaseee don't talk to me ever again

 

Mar 16, 2015

Lmfao @ beats are disappointing

 

Mar 16, 2015

no bs ... i feel so bad for people not enjoying a work of art like this

 

Mar 16, 2015

kinda amazing how the last 3 days its like no other thread exist in here

 

Mar 16, 2015

one day, years from now when no one care...i will explain exactly what happened lol

seriously i didnt spam Monday thinking i would be releasing A SONG

 

Mar 16, 2015

told you n----s hood politics would be everyones fav

booboo too strong