Apr 7, 2015 To p---- A Butterfly is a dense narrative, shrouded with various political and social context, and pulling from a vibrant palette of g-funk, neo-soul, and jazz. Despite being framed as a sharp left turn, Kendrick Lamar's follow up to 2012's critically acclaimed good kid, m.A.A.d city may actually fit into the prophetic MC's discography even more snuggly than his major label debut—To p---- A Butterfly's sound is much more an extension of 2011's section.80 than it is of good kid, m.A.A.d city. Even though it sported an almost Pulp Fiction-esque narrative structure, good kid, m.A.A.d city was more accessible and streamlined relative to Butterfly or section.80. The former has magnificent, visceral centerpieces like "m.A.A.d city" that are rooted in a concrete sense of reality, while the latter two consolidate poignant snapshots of the Compton rapper's life in a much more freeform structure. With good kid, you oftentimes got what you expected (not that it stopped the project from being mesmerizing) and that's how it was meant to be (most of the time -- see: "Swimming Pools"), whereas To p---- A Butterfly is designed to be a more layered and complex listen. At least, enough so that we've decided to try and connect the dots, not only for our benefit, but hopefully for the enjoyment of all fans of this increasingly enigmatic and mystic artist. READ IT NOW Credit goes to Narsh, BigCountry and Blaza for the write up and ODB for the presentation. I did the graphics.
Apr 7, 2015 Btw, on that link when you scroll down you see those pics that are enlarged, but it won't let me save them. How or where can i get those pics in the review?
Apr 7, 2015 My top 5 tracks are: 1. The Blacker the Berry 2. Alright 3. Institutionalized 4. I 5. U This review is great, read stuff in it that i didn't even catch while listening to it myself. Kendrick goes to in depth for me haha
Apr 7, 2015 @ODB killed it with that layout. too ill. @Narsh @BigCountry killed it with the write-ups too. great job y'all. @Mike Tyson
Apr 7, 2015 Everything about this is beautifully done tbh. Layout is simple and nice to look at, write ups are so well written. Section80 shittin on the competition
Apr 7, 2015 @Mike Tyson quick question. how to tweet the link out the way punch tweeted it with the picture?
Apr 7, 2015 it should automatically do it bro, but i would just do what i did with sxn80 and download the picture i posted in this thread and attach it.
Apr 7, 2015 my ultimate goal with this site is still to interview karrueche tran and then see where things go from there
Apr 7, 2015 can't help by reiterate whats already been said and shout out ODB and Hasman for the design and graphics. That's really the most essential part as far as getting the audience and exposure we want and them n----s are killing it rn but yeah, beyond that, would love any feedback or thoughts on the ideas/themes discussed throughout or the write ups themselves so happy with how this turned out
