One of the most-impressive new rappers is Kendrick Lamar, as he represents the overall change in hip hop. Critics wanting lyrics to return to hip hop felt a New York-area rapper would bring hip hop back. Instead, it was Los Angeles, specifically Compton, that brought lyrics back to the game.
Growing up in Compton, Kendrick Lamar has the perfect inspiration for his debut album, good kid, m.A.A.d. city. Impressive about the album was how Kendrick Lamar lived up to the title and still became a major rap star from Compton. But, of course, this could have been a very different story.
This morning,...
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Growing up in Compton, Kendrick Lamar has the perfect inspiration for his debut album, good kid, m.A.A.d. city. Impressive about the album was how Kendrick Lamar lived up to the title and still became a major rap star from Compton. But, of course, this could have been a very different story.
This morning,...
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