I respect your opinion, and you're definitely entitles to it. However, I have to highly disagree with you.
Nobody gives a shit about a regional sound nowadays. I don't want an artist to try to make their albums sound region specific. I think that will limit their artistic ability by trying to fit in a box. He could have a great song lined up, but not include it on the album because it sounds like a song from the south or a song from the east coast. I like hip hop from all regions, as long as it's good IMO.
And as far as Kendrick not having his own sound. I disagree. I think he's got a more unique style than a lot of other artists out there today. Sure he has some influences from other artist in his music, but who doesn't?
You're also contradicting yourself. you say you want him to be more regions specific (which would mean sounding more like other west coast artists) yet you you're knocking him for not having his own sound. it's like you're arguing with yourself.
also, I'm not saying it's a classic, nor have I seen anyone call it a classic personally. I don't think you can call ANY album classic 3 days after it leaked on the internet. It's a great album though, IMO.
Nobody gives a shit about a regional sound nowadays. I don't want an artist to try to make their albums sound region specific. I think that will limit their artistic ability by trying to fit in a box. He could have a great song lined up, but not include it on the album because it sounds like a song from the south or a song from the east coast. I like hip hop from all regions, as long as it's good IMO.
And as far as Kendrick not having his own sound. I disagree. I think he's got a more unique style than a lot of other artists out there today. Sure he has some influences from other artist in his music, but who doesn't?
You're also contradicting yourself. you say you want him to be more regions specific (which would mean sounding more like other west coast artists) yet you you're knocking him for not having his own sound. it's like you're arguing with yourself.
also, I'm not saying it's a classic, nor have I seen anyone call it a classic personally. I don't think you can call ANY album classic 3 days after it leaked on the internet. It's a great album though, IMO.