Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp A Butterfly - Full Explanation and Analysis

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  • @gorila150
    @gorila150 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +108

    I’m afraid for Kendrick now that the world is starting to realize how smart this dude really is .. he is different

    • @michaelturley8222
      @michaelturley8222 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah they’re definitely going to kill him for spreading the same message as mainstream media.

  • @MrZeeweee
    @MrZeeweee ปีที่แล้ว +627

    I think it tells how deep this album is that an analysis is 3 hours long with no filler.

    • @lonesome3958
      @lonesome3958 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

      Fr this analysis got not intro, no sponsor, no interlude nothin, just analyizing the album for what it is in a mere 3 hours 48 ninutes.

    • @ripwednesdayadams
      @ripwednesdayadams 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      I mean there’s literally college courses on Kendrick at multiple good schools on his impact on hip hop/rap and analysis of his music. He’s a genius for sure.

    • @ybpriest
      @ybpriest 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@lonesome3958i mean you could say that for a lot albums. Its a 16min album, you need to just talk 15min about one song to make it 4hours

    • @lonesome3958
      @lonesome3958 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ybpriest I think talking about a track for 15 minutes with as much... density (??) as this video is a lot harder than youd expect but idk Im no music critic

  • @pow697
    @pow697 2 ปีที่แล้ว +447

    0:05 Wesley's Theory
    10:24 For Free? - Interlude
    17:04 King Kunta
    27:41 Institutionalized
    35:43 These Walls
    43:24 u
    51:45 Alright
    1:02:04 For Sale? - Interlude
    1:11:18 Momma
    1:25:33 Hood Politics
    1:40:57 How Much A Dollar Costs
    1:56:13 Complexion (A Zulu Love)
    2:10:38 The Blacker The Berry
    2:30:08 You Ain't Gotta Lie (Momma Said)
    2:47:05 i
    3:12:02 Mortal Man

  • @lenorahanna1543
    @lenorahanna1543 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +66

    Correction: 40 Acres and a mule was PROMISED but never given to freed Slaves post Emancipation…

    • @jdottrotter6933
      @jdottrotter6933 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      I was just about to comment this.

    • @Jearhby
      @Jearhby 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thank you

  • @jamesrob8552
    @jamesrob8552 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +395

    I wasn't a fan of kendrick or drake before this 2024 battle. I heard their music but i didn't listen to albums. This beef has made me start diving into Kendrick's catalog.

    • @2ClutchCorey
      @2ClutchCorey 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +45

      Enjoy & welcome to the big steppers (his fans + his closest ppl)

    • @devenwaddell2273
      @devenwaddell2273 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

      You gotta give Drakes catalog a try too. Don’t let the masses make you hate one or the other. They’re both great

    • @Makaveli1038
      @Makaveli1038 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

      Drake is a great hit maker. That’s all.

    • @djketchuponthebeat
      @djketchuponthebeat 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@devenwaddell2273 THANK YOU

    • @seanism2011
      @seanism2011 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

      @@devenwaddell2273fast food is temporary enjoyment. Nothing nutritious about Drakes music.

  • @mej0berr
    @mej0berr 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    might acually be the most informitive youtube video ever, near 4 hours of pure storytelling.

  • @ElliotShulman
    @ElliotShulman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    Got a free trial of premium just so I can stream this in full all morning on my phone. Once again, the best Kendrick analysis on TH-cam.

    • @brysonwood1376
      @brysonwood1376 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      kkkkkkokkkkkkookokkkkkkkkkokokkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkokkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

  • @tobyavila7069
    @tobyavila7069 2 ปีที่แล้ว +147

    Genuinely one of the best, if not the best analysis I have ever seen on anything ever. MAJOR props to you dude. Keep it up the good work! ;)

  • @mosestih8634
    @mosestih8634 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Amazing work man, you deserve your flowers. Still can't believe this album didn't win a Pulitzer but DAMN did...

    • @Non-Legit
      @Non-Legit 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

      He got it for damn cause they realized they should’ve given it for TPAB

    • @imnotakingimnotagodiam..ab9455
      @imnotakingimnotagodiam..ab9455 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      in my opinion DAMN has then same amount of depth as TPAB but TPAB is overall a better album

    • @andrewilliams9699
      @andrewilliams9699 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@Non-Legit.. That's what I was looking for ✌🏿✌🏿✌🏿

    • @katharris1544
      @katharris1544 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I feel the same way. I think the album cover scared them… it was too black to explain😊
      For me the Pulitzer was an apology for not being able to give it to him for TPAB!

    • @FredTheSpider
      @FredTheSpider 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Damn is also a beautiful album, I don't think it was an apology

  • @Itsorrvega
    @Itsorrvega 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1053

    I think the song “momma” is referring to Africa not Compton. “We been waiting for you” , “rap brought me back home”. Rap didn’t bring him back to Compton but gave him enough money to where he can finally see and go to “the motherland” hence the song being called momma.

    • @kjornbensa3587
      @kjornbensa3587 2 ปีที่แล้ว +119

      i think it alternates / changes between both as there are lines he says that most likely refer to compton and others that most likely refer to africa

    • @memeofyou0930
      @memeofyou0930 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      I think it could be both because how could he magically go back to Compton from momma to hood politics

    • @prod.youngsensai
      @prod.youngsensai ปีที่แล้ว +8

      South Africa i think

    • @averygotit0128
      @averygotit0128 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      At the of GKMC, Kendricks’s mom tells him when he becomes a famous rapper to visit and give back to his community(Compton)so, this song could be a continuation of him returning home

    • @thePersonoyt
      @thePersonoyt 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Africa compton was a thing in the africa tour

  • @urfatherty
    @urfatherty 3 ปีที่แล้ว +101

    this is fantastic. you deserve sooo much more subs

  • @Budgetgadgets2
    @Budgetgadgets2 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +105

    I'm actively sending people who're having the "big 3" debate this link. They can call me when Drake or J Cole have an album worth a 4 hour deep dive.

    • @ItsNikolai
      @ItsNikolai 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      No shit right?

    • @cyclone6976
      @cyclone6976 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      The fact you can do this with his other albums too

    • @lonesome3958
      @lonesome3958 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      ​@@cyclone6976not with this density tho

    • @niohhh
      @niohhh 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      @@lonesome3958 all his other albums still deeper than drake and cole's whole catalogue, his point stands

    • @lonesome3958
      @lonesome3958 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@niohhh that wasnt what my comment was about. I simply stated that the rest of his catalouge isnt as complex as TPAB. I never mentioned Drake or Cole.

  • @maytt7
    @maytt7 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    just got done lsitening to tpab for the 2nd time, and i am even more blown away the 2nd time than the first listen
    just the way the interview is done on mortal man is mindblowing and incredible i dont have any capacity or thoughtfulness to do that
    kdot the goat for me

  • @joshuafrye7680
    @joshuafrye7680 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    You truly are a genius man. I love your analysis vids. One of the best to do it out there on TH-cam!!

  • @omverma_1791
    @omverma_1791 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Am I really about to watch a 4 hour long video explaining a 9 year old classic album instead of studying?
    Absolutely yes!

    • @seal1fy
      @seal1fy 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Getting studying/work done first then watching the video will remove any pressure or worry you feel watching the video, thus making the experience better. I don't like studying as much as the next guy but you gotta do what you gotta do.

  • @TeethCollect
    @TeethCollect ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I love how concise and to the point every part is lol you’re like “there’s no time for speculation we gotta get through this whole album 😤”

  • @nate8415
    @nate8415 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Kendrick is a genius and his work will be celebrated centuries after his death

  • @jeylike8988
    @jeylike8988 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Thank you so much for your insightful analysis of this modern masterpiece. Was so captivated, finished it in one sit. Filled in quite a lot of gaps in my understanding, as the language barrier prevented me from fully grasping deeper levels of poetry, metaphors, wordplay and references. I really am grateful that I found your channel. Thank you again for your work

  • @thedotteboy8686
    @thedotteboy8686 2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    You can never listen to this album the same after hearing this analysis, wonderfully done.🙌🏾

  • @ntandoshabangu201
    @ntandoshabangu201 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Thanks for all the hard work you've put into this.
    I can't wait for DAMN. explanation.

  • @ofiryaffe8223
    @ofiryaffe8223 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Amazing video. I always wanted to get a better understanding of the lyrics, so as a thank you I'll donate a little more than dollar (now I know how much a dollar really cost).

  • @honestlydontknowwhatimdoin8405
    @honestlydontknowwhatimdoin8405 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    one note; the 40 acres and a mule were never actually enacted. like most things regarding reparations, it was a false promise

    • @roxas_brook_skys_7063
      @roxas_brook_skys_7063 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Those were actually given to the old slave owners instead of the enslaved.

    • @nasyiahjohnson476
      @nasyiahjohnson476 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Godammit bro

  • @mattatron5k
    @mattatron5k 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    This shit needs to get shared around asapp

  • @IsaiahBerlanga
    @IsaiahBerlanga 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I was watching a 30 minute video on the album then saw you're 3 hour video and knew I had to watch it. the first time I listened to it I knew I needed to go deeper more into the album what he means from it and what he wanted from it.

  • @joaotgmendes
    @joaotgmendes ปีที่แล้ว +6

    you should have so many more likes bro. this is amazingly structured! i mean, i cant believe all this hard work and effort! what a masterpiece

  • @sashaguy3722
    @sashaguy3722 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Really happy to see someone made a deep dive on this album. Nice work

  • @marct2923
    @marct2923 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That “sing about me” to “these wall” connection just blew my mind!!!

  • @ashlynstackhouse
    @ashlynstackhouse 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Your dedication for a video of this length is amazing, thank you

  • @brandonnicoletti8209
    @brandonnicoletti8209 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    24:24 god this aged well

  • @jay83
    @jay83 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    5:50 i don't think you realise how heart warming it is to hear human errors in a world of AI voice-over youtube videos,, thanks for keeping it in and not editing it out

    • @Mr.CoradoR
      @Mr.CoradoR 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nice moment, “very real”

  • @quietmagic324
    @quietmagic324 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Am I really about to sit here for 3 hours and watch this? Yes, yes I am

  • @lluqo
    @lluqo 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    In simple terms guys,
    To Pimp A Butterfly is the greatest album of all time IN ALL genres and not only hiphop.
    The concept, the story, the message, the plot twist makes the album a beautifully crafted masterpiece and you don’t see this in every album.
    The lyricism is obviously PHENOMENAL.
    The production is more than perfect. Better than perfect. It can be heard by ANYONE. By a hiphop fan, by a rock fan, jazz fan. ANYONE.
    The vocal performance is GREAT.
    Also I don’t get why some people say it has no replay value… I’ve listened to over 3000 albums and TPAB is still the most listened.
    Kendrick made me fall in love with hiphop.

  • @Itsjettondon05
    @Itsjettondon05 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Every line has a meaning, that’s why he’s the best

  • @yallsold
    @yallsold 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Its acc crazy how one line (52:50) can have so much meaning and links to the album

  • @wesleyGraham-lavine
    @wesleyGraham-lavine 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    holllllllllllllllllllllllllllllly DAMN. bro you are the goat 3 hours almost 4

  • @bingobongo1932
    @bingobongo1932 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Nice video!

  • @azraeldeather9081
    @azraeldeather9081 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Amazing job brother

  • @jonahspong9381
    @jonahspong9381 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    bro holy shit. this is a work of art

  • @SomeNorthProvKid
    @SomeNorthProvKid 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is amazingly put together. Great job!

  • @a1axel738
    @a1axel738 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    It really shows there is not competition for Kendrick. It actually makes me mad how other rappers are not willing to drop this amount of effort on any project.
    Makes Forrest Hill Drive sound so 2 dimensional

  • @219records
    @219records 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Kendrick is being and keeping real. It’s unapologetically refreshing and honest. He offers not only a true story of his story, and for millions of others that connect with him, he offers a giant connection with others in the world whom, whether they knew or didn’t know, also connect with his message. It’s brilliant. It’s kind. It’s beautifully stunning and we thank him for it. Respect. ✌️

  • @Kavycks
    @Kavycks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video is incredible and deserves so many more views holy shit

  • @gamakujira64e23
    @gamakujira64e23 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    2:17:59 I feel like the ‘button’ mentioned here could also be a euphemism for the trigger of a gun, which further symbolises the revolutionary/emancipatory violence he’s aiming at here

  • @sabrinacamargo25
    @sabrinacamargo25 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    amazing work!!!! congrats

  • @Domdex_D_20
    @Domdex_D_20 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    i’m not sure about this, and someone else has probably mentioned it but might be that 100 proof 48:11 also describes how he dually loves and hates himself and is in a state of mental distress because of his duality of feelings. My reasoning for this is that 100 proof is (50%) alcohol by volume or stated in another way 1/2, demonstrating his equally proportionate love and hate of his self; the the alcohol/ alcoholism reference inherently part of the “100 proof” line may be a way of expressing how this duality has caused him mental confusion alongside the extreme expression of many emotions while being mentally dull/ un-present like someone under the influence. But it may be instead be referring to a form of mental alcoholism, describing his unchanging detrimental and passive state of mind after attaining success or at-least how kendrick in the album views his character and his self at the time.

  • @rx6399
    @rx6399 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This lyrical analysis was amazing, seriously mad credits for putting this all together- but I can’t help but feel like you’ve done half of this album somewhat of a disservice by not picking up on some of the musical elements and motifs within this record. I feel like that side of the album deserves a lot more attention considering how beautifully produced the sound throughout this piece is. Not to take away from this absolute gem of an analysis though, just suggesting something. (Perhaps a musical analysis sometime in the future? Nah I’m kidding, you’ve already outdone yourself lol)

    • @leandroabarca5645
      @leandroabarca5645 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I have a friend who studies and is well versed in music theory and the intricacies of music. I am a writer and am very good at analyzing literature and things of the sort, so naturally we listened to the album together and explained each half of each song to each other to paint the full picture. Perhaps you know someone who could do the same? If not I'm sure there is a musical analysis somewhere on TH-cam.

  • @BraydenSharp-kp5mm
    @BraydenSharp-kp5mm 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Ok I mind you, some people think drake is better than this.

  • @dr.melsupergrownsister
    @dr.melsupergrownsister 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    As a result of the rap battle and Kendrick’s pop out concert, the TH-cam algorithm sent your video my way and am I glad it did! Your deep dive of To Pimp A Butterfly was OUTSTANDING!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽Thank you, I’m a subscriber now.👍🏽

  • @Richbarbie1
    @Richbarbie1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    How is this so relevant in 2024. Love this, thank you 🙏

  • @mieszko4894
    @mieszko4894 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great work man

  • @mashy2015
    @mashy2015 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    this is an amazing video. this is my favorite album of all time.

  • @drakecarlton
    @drakecarlton ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you, I learned a lot here! 👏

  • @gardenview75mj7
    @gardenview75mj7 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The brilliance of Kendrick Lamar.🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡

  • @sadhvikkrishna2903
    @sadhvikkrishna2903 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This album paired with damn and mr morale gives this already deep album, a deeper meaning

  • @marthxd9514
    @marthxd9514 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    u deserve more views

  • @kevintc-r7069
    @kevintc-r7069 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    1:01:08 I always had a feeling luci is a double entendre as it is lucifer but also Lucian from umg if kendrick met drake and talked about his experiance feeling jealousy at him then Lucian could've been trying to persuade him to sign to the label

  • @theplayerformerlyknownasmo3711
    @theplayerformerlyknownasmo3711 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This album means the world to me.

  • @2gritty
    @2gritty 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    this is a masterpiece

  • @frozen566
    @frozen566 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Literally my English hw 💀

  • @steez1996
    @steez1996 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This part of the video 1:15:20 really brings the Drake vs Kendrick beef full circle.

  • @annagardiner8351
    @annagardiner8351 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    20:44 got to this part after the Drake beef and now we know what it’s about…

  • @qncyisdead
    @qncyisdead 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    (Old?) New Munt Chunk Check: ✔️
    watching this beauty again with the second dose in lads, wish me luck

  • @BluEx22329
    @BluEx22329 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Amazing

  • @tumeloseleke5307
    @tumeloseleke5307 ปีที่แล้ว

    With no word spoken, I'm here for all 3 hours

  • @BluEx22329
    @BluEx22329 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'm subbing just to respect the work

  • @user-il6my9bq3d
    @user-il6my9bq3d 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow this is beautiful

  • @itumelengselolo126
    @itumelengselolo126 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Can’t believe I am still learning new things about this album after 9 years

  • @pavelkramer3470
    @pavelkramer3470 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    thank you brother

  • @pessimisticdiabetic717
    @pessimisticdiabetic717 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Why the hell does this only have 38k views 😭

  • @EPMTUNES
    @EPMTUNES 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You are absolutely nuts.

  • @shayotijani
    @shayotijani 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    If that part I king kunta where he said "screaming Annie are you okay?Annie, are you okay? " he was stating that he's a smooth criminal, slick, and all that getting away with crimes at 25 that sought of thing it has a deeper meaning tho

  • @Velocity165
    @Velocity165 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    best video on yt

  • @EvelynLogan-h2k
    @EvelynLogan-h2k 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for sharing this

  • @Richbarbie1
    @Richbarbie1 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Please do an update on current/ recent rap beef. Please please please 🙏🏼

  • @სერგია-თ9ი
    @სერგია-თ9ი 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It’s good that you made one video out of many, but why did you take out parts when you made us listen to the lines? Copyright maybe? Anyways good job and thank you for breaking this down

    • @MuntChunk
      @MuntChunk  3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I had copyright issues in the past with them taking down my king kunta video, meaning o had to reupload it. Wasn’t gonna risk it with this 4 hour beast hehe

    • @სერგია-თ9ი
      @სერგია-თ9ი 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@MuntChunk oh that sucks, watching those 20 minute videos now, cuz you understand it better when you hear it. Great job tho! Looking forward to listening to DAMN’s full explanation

    • @romeokoroma3341
      @romeokoroma3341 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can you please do 2pac’s 1995 classic album me against the world because he draws lyrical inspiration from his impending prison sentence, troubles with the police, and poverty then he intentionally tried to make the album more personal and reflective than his previous efforts.

  • @lindacherry7242
    @lindacherry7242 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You are amazing….great interpretation 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥✊🏿💃🏿🍒

  • @LigmaBalls4
    @LigmaBalls4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Did he just use genius for the whole thing? Or did he actually analyze it?

  • @superslike
    @superslike 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    cant believe this only have 400 views and you used 2 years on it. this should be illegal

    • @bobgoutez
      @bobgoutez 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This is gonna knock your socks off...

    • @superslike
      @superslike 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@bobgoutez dayummmm. video popped off

  • @ImAnaLicious
    @ImAnaLicious 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm ao glad that the kendrick & drake beef happened because otherwise I wouldn't have found my favourite artist and my playlist would always miss something. If it wasn't for that beef I wouldn't have taken the time to listen to kendrick

  • @KamthaGem
    @KamthaGem 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    27:13- We want the funk is relation to George Clinton “we want the funk” …George Clinton is featured on the song dang it!!

  • @camillaw-lk9gi
    @camillaw-lk9gi 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Flowers to our supreme narrator 💐💐💐💐💐💐💐

  • @anshheta1411
    @anshheta1411 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an amazing explanation

  • @combodrop2058
    @combodrop2058 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    One day I’ll actually watch this video instead of waking up to it

  • @Kokolvlemon
    @Kokolvlemon 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Got DAMN - yes, I’m back in literature class. 😇

  • @neys2310
    @neys2310 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    best underatted video would let future son watch

  • @PO_Lease
    @PO_Lease หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can’t believe I watch the full 3 hours of

  • @wara3422
    @wara3422 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is an amazing analysis good sht

  • @YouCanCallMe-X
    @YouCanCallMe-X 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Much appreciate it

  • @mauriciohermoza-suarez5166
    @mauriciohermoza-suarez5166 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I think press means press not president. great video I listened to it at work it was smooth sailing all morning

  • @nadnaps1010
    @nadnaps1010 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yo wtf. This some goated shit 🔥

  • @anthonywillis3676
    @anthonywillis3676 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hold up I’m confused on line he say he talking about Uncle Sam but he clearly say Lucy as in Lucifer…

  • @KirsKirsFX1
    @KirsKirsFX1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    1:40:00 (How much a dollar costs:) could also be a reference to the Bible story/verse (I’m not that well read on this topic) of angel/Jesus asking the rich man, when he died “did you give me water/food/shelter when I asked”.. (while disgusted as a begger.)

  • @ObjectivelyBias
    @ObjectivelyBias หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I wouldn't want to assume and be wrong. When has drake given ak an interview?

  • @olamideakinola7297
    @olamideakinola7297 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Music schools should really study this album.

    • @scraftyno1
      @scraftyno1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      they do

    • @olamideakinola7297
      @olamideakinola7297 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@scraftyno1Who if you mind me curiously asking? 🤔

    • @scraftyno1
      @scraftyno1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@olamideakinola7297 i dont know the name of the school but one of my friends is going to a music university in leeds and this album is in the curriculum or sumthin, id have to google what other schools study it but ive heard they do.

  • @monkewiththeswag4995
    @monkewiththeswag4995 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this fye

  • @jamallhayden2512
    @jamallhayden2512 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank You!

  • @legendinthemaking9861
    @legendinthemaking9861 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Momma refers to Africa, because in Verse 3 of that song, he speaks directly to an African child ("take a glimpse at your family's ancestor"). The following song "Hood Politics" starts with a phone call from someone in Compton who says Kendrick is on "some weirdo rap shit" with "skinny jeans and no socks", presumably poking fun at Kendrick's journey to and stay in Africa. This gets Kendrick (who's still in Africa) self-conscious, trying to justify his "A1 foundation" to this caller (and to himself), which plays out as the song Hood Politics itself. Once this interlude with this Compton caller is over, he resumes his main quest of self-discovery in Africa ("While my loved ones were fighting a continuous war back in the city, I was entering a new one"), which leads into "How Much A Dollar Cost".

    • @jayks4977
      @jayks4977 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      bad take

  • @andreal.salazar1660
    @andreal.salazar1660 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    ROOTS by Alex Haley is not an 18th century novel.
    It was published in 1976.
    Great video though!

  • @RiverPaisley
    @RiverPaisley 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Drake is a product.
    Kendrick is a Poet.

  • @adachiadachi-d6h
    @adachiadachi-d6h 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    DAMN.