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Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar

West Coast hip-hop, alternative hip-hop, conscious hip-hop, funk, gangsta rap, hardcore hip-hop, jazz, jazz rap, political hip-hop, pop music, progressive rap

United States

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Sound in a sentence: "Kendrick Lamar's music pulses with intricate rhythms and dynamic changes, using tension and release to guide listeners through emotional landscapes."

Kendrick Lamar's presence in the music landscape has redefined the boundaries of hip-hop, transforming it into a platform for profound cultural commentary and personal reflection. His ability to articulate complex narratives around race, identity, and systemic injustice resonates deeply with listeners, fostering a sense of community and shared experience.

Kendrick Lamar's presence in the music landscape has redefined the boundaries of hip-hop, transforming it into a platform for profound cultural commentary and personal reflection. His ability to articulate complex narratives around race, identity, and systemic injustice resonates deeply with listeners, fostering a sense of community and shared experience. By elevating the genre beyond mere entertainment, he has inspired a generation to engage with social issues through the lens of art. Lamar’s innovative approach lies in his meticulous attention to storytelling, often employing cinematic techniques that blur the lines between personal memoir and broader societal critique. He crafts intricate soundscapes that complement his lyrical prowess, creating an immersive listening experience that challenges conventional structures. This commitment to narrative depth invites listeners to explore their own perspectives while navigating the intricacies of his music. Common themes in Kendrick's songwriting include the struggles of marginalized communities, the search for self-identity, and the complexities of fame. His voice oscillates between raw honesty and poetic introspection, often using irony to underscore sincerity in his messages. This duality allows for a rich tapestry of emotion and thought, engaging listeners on multiple levels.

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Discography

38 releases • 11 studio • 2009–2025

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The Kendrick Lamar EP

The Kendrick Lamar E... (2009)

Overly Dedicated

Overly Dedicated (2010)

Section.80

Section.80 (2011)

Good Kid, M.A.A.D City

Good Kid, M.A.A.D Ci... (2012)

To Pimp a Butterfly

To Pimp a Butterfly (2015)

Untitled Unmastered

Untitled Unmastered (2016)

DAMN.

Black Panther

Black Panther (2018)

Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers

Mr. Morale & the Big... (2022)

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Albums ()

GNX

GNX

2024

Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers

Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers

2022

Black Panther

Black Panther

2018

DAMN.

DAMN.

2017

Untitled Unmastered

Untitled Unmastered

2016

To Pimp a Butterfly

To Pimp a Butterfly

2015

Good Kid, M.A.A.D City

Good Kid, M.A.A.D City

2012

Section.80

Section.80

2011

Overly Dedicated

Overly Dedicated

2010

C4

2009

EPs ()

The Kendrick Lamar EP

The Kendrick Lamar EP

2009

Singles ()

30 for 30

30 for 30

2025

TV Off

TV Off

2024

The Heart Part 5

The Heart Part 5

2022

Family Ties

Family Ties

2021

Big Shot

Big Shot

2018

Pray for Me

Pray for Me

2018

King's Dead

King's Dead

2018

All the Stars

All the Stars

2018

New Freezer

New Freezer

2017

Element

Element

2017

Humble

Humble

2017

The Heart Part 4

The Heart Part 4

2017

Untitled 07 | 2014 - 2016

Untitled 07 | 2014 - 2016

2016

These Walls

These Walls

2015

Alright

Alright

2015

The Blacker the Berry

The Blacker the Berry

2015

Pay For It

Pay For It

2014

Never Catch Me

Never Catch Me

2014

i

2014

Give It 2 U

Give It 2 U

2013

Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe

Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe

2013

Good Kid

Good Kid

2012

Backseat Freestyle

Backseat Freestyle

2012

Swimming Pools (Drank)

Swimming Pools (Drank)

2012

The Recipe

The Recipe

2012

HiiiPoWeR

HiiiPoWeR

2011

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