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Hace 2 días · Kendrick Lamar, American rapper who was one of the most critically and commercially successful rappers of the early 21st century, known for such albums as good kid, m.A.A.d city (2012), To Pimp a Butterfly (2015), DAMN. (2017), and Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers (2022). Learn more about Lamar’s life and career.
Hace 4 días · To Pimp a Butterfly received universal critical acclaim upon release, much like its predecessor, and had global charting success, debuting at number one on the overall albums charts in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, as well as topping the US Billboard 200.
Hace 4 días · His major label debut good kid, m.A.A.d city earned him five GRAMMY Award nominations, and its follow-up To Pimp a Butterfly earned Lamar five GRAMMY Award wins, including Best Rap Album,...
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Hace 3 días · Kendrick Lamar comes in commandingly with his magnum opus, “To Pimp a Butterfly.” This 2015 masterpiece is a thought-provoking voyage through the African American experience. With jazz-infused backdrops, Kendrick weaves a tapestry of narratives confronting issues like systemic racism and personal struggles.
Hace 15 horas · Kendrick Lamar’s critically acclaimed album “To Pimp a Butterfly” features contributions from jazz musicians like Kamasi Washington and Thundercat, blending jazz improvisation with hip hop storytelling. Anderson .Paak’s work seamlessly fuses jazz, funk, and hip hop, showcasing his versatility as a musician and producer.
as far as the title goes, i believe TPAB focuses on loss of innocence. a butterfly is commonly seen as a very gentle, soft creature. and obviously, prostitution is a very very brutal job to have. especially if you’re working under a (most likely) abusive boss. so, i think kendrick is highlighting the consequences of falling into this trap of prostitution. not literal prostitution. could be ...
