Kendrick Lamar - Advice For Music Artists & Current State of Hip Hop!

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  • @TheWinterShadow
    @TheWinterShadow 6 ปีที่แล้ว +159

    Kendrick has my respect. I don't respect a lot of rappers but Kendrick have brains and depth.

  • @nnataliered
    @nnataliered 6 ปีที่แล้ว +357

    I really want to become a musician... I just gotta fight that little voice in my head that always doubts me!

    • @checkbouncer
      @checkbouncer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Get past that step and you’ll be the happiest person alive

    • @kobemetoyer5297
      @kobemetoyer5297 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I’m still wondering how can I get past the voice in my head

    • @im.mr.tsunami6953
      @im.mr.tsunami6953 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Same bro, we're going to get thru it homie

    • @Sylvan_estella
      @Sylvan_estella 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Don't wait till you stop being scared just do it scared & you'll be glad 🙃💜

    • @Handsoffsherrif
      @Handsoffsherrif 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Going through the same thing tho!

  • @EStohl6
    @EStohl6 6 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    DEFINE THE CULTURE, DONT LET THE CULTURE DEFINE YOU

  • @willvice3998
    @willvice3998 8 ปีที่แล้ว +347

    connect with the fans, connect with what you believe in. Got it. Thank you k .

    • @elansings
      @elansings 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Will Vice genuinely believe in what you do

    • @lowk-ip8en
      @lowk-ip8en 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Make music that connects with a fan, an that fan will never forget you, connecting could be something up lifting or something fan could relate to, pretty much just put real emotion in your work

    • @cinematiccreator716
      @cinematiccreator716 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      true

    • @worldview_kyp
      @worldview_kyp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fabian Reyes I’m a year late responding 😂 but I had a random IG follower show up to a show, ask for a pic, and buy a shirt. That’s motivation for real

    • @ynakiddyung8122
      @ynakiddyung8122 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      For real tho I'm the same way

  • @koshadillztv
    @koshadillztv 6 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    motivate. focus. let them know. info is free. share it.

  • @targetedbutnotgivingup2306
    @targetedbutnotgivingup2306 6 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Kendrick is right rappers are role models and i like what he is saying about taking responsibility and us not putting into the industry. 👍👍

  • @remotegod255
    @remotegod255 6 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    This is gold and so encouraging to me. I'm not a rapper but more of a synth-based songwriter who does everything himself. I'm committing all the time and energy I have outside of work to write and record fun, meaningful, exciting songs that I love. Then it's going to be all about finding my audience and building my OWN industry with smart marketing and promotion... but the great music comes FIRST.
    People, young kids especially, LIVE by their favorite music. If you're truly an artist, that's a responsibility you have to accept and embrace and ACT on. Art is a form of responsibility, just like any leadership position.

    • @kaywop7582
      @kaywop7582 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      How did that work out bro

    • @cho.s.en1
      @cho.s.en1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Like Lauryn hill said in superstar “ music is suppose to inspire but how come we ain’t getting much higher”

  • @johnrodriquez1933
    @johnrodriquez1933 9 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    this is by far the best advice and perspective on the industry and just on Hip Hop music in general. Every aspiring artist needs to hear this and not only hear it, but implement it into their music process.

  • @epiphany2473
    @epiphany2473 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I make music myself, and my goal it to touch the hearts of the people that have been through my situation, if it wasn’t as bad or if it was worse, we’ve all felt pain even if sometimes we try to make it seem like we don’t.

  • @nicebars
    @nicebars 8 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    What a great man.. this is well needed motivation. I'll take it to heart and many others will too!

  • @afroprince5262
    @afroprince5262 6 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    I’m aspiring to be a multi talent and I feel like this video came in my recommended videos for a reason .
    One day I hope to meet Kendrick Lamar and j Cole , shake their hands and tell them I looked up to them the way they looked up to nas and Andre 3000

    • @sierra22music
      @sierra22music 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Keep grinding and never give up, consistency and perseverance gets you there! Good luck man!

  • @jd5726
    @jd5726 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Damn he’s one of the real ones, humble ass dude

  • @cinematiccreator716
    @cinematiccreator716 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    kendrick is the greatest

  • @sierra22music
    @sierra22music 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Music is so powerful, musicians often times dont realise how strongly they're affecting and changing youth and fanbases. But still... you cant limit an artist by telling him, what he should stand for, its creative freedom. The problem is that a majority of youth doesn't have good parenting to prevent a serious impact on their lives by music glorifying drugs and violence.
    Leave your thoughts down below.

  • @MrThulani27
    @MrThulani27 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    have played this over n over again listening to the wisdom of grooming an artist.......

  • @Hele1382
    @Hele1382 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The way he is out of the box and don't care about what's the industry standards and doing the way he want to do, is making him a GOAT. Being out of the box is making his musics high quality

  • @damonforeman3373
    @damonforeman3373 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    well said, its about the vibration you create to hopefully uplift others.

  • @Theprocessbjj
    @Theprocessbjj 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My love for Kendrick just got so deep

  • @willvice3998
    @willvice3998 8 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    it's amazing to me how the universe has brought me back to this video. I've been stuck in a spot where I want to be something that I'm not in order to sell music or being an artist that positively influences someone else's life and I'm trying to find my way. N longer will I be stuck inside that box it's time for me to break free evolving restraints Bing who the industry wants me to be and it's time to be me. I am great I am the best rapper in the United States.

    • @Bornwenzday
      @Bornwenzday 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      keep the faith

    • @Beamiestgrain
      @Beamiestgrain 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Will Vice how is it going now?

    • @Ladraz
      @Ladraz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      it would seem his last vid was a year ago so i assume he left the game... plus if his first comment was 3 years ago and nothing new from him, he is finished

    • @elansings
      @elansings 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Stand behind what you do man. I’ll see your interview someday 👏🏼

    • @maario1244
      @maario1244 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      just..big words,like most of em

  • @ValleyboizAmbassdor
    @ValleyboizAmbassdor 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This completely opened my mind and perception of the world and what it means to be an artist...much work to do

  • @detroyblack2275
    @detroyblack2275 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man imma unknown artist but this is great advice I'm still trying to attract more people to listen to my music not just for me but to understand the things behind my music

  • @KishorTwist
    @KishorTwist 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Build a respectable social presence while you work your music and labels will come to you.

  • @obrey__
    @obrey__ 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Kendrick is so damn smart, when I watch him, my thoughts grow needlessly convoluted, because I want to feel like I’m as smart as him😂

  • @1gnore_me.
    @1gnore_me. 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    inspirational

  • @jackieo.8719
    @jackieo.8719 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    KING, i remember this kdot.. KING

  • @bricebenbaho5808
    @bricebenbaho5808 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Be real,know that what you do affects the audience,believe what you say and do ,stick to the hardwork!

  • @LovelyVB8
    @LovelyVB8 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mad respect i straight up got loves for you God bless u Kendrick. And your music is my therapy to my soul

  • @jasperjones9361
    @jasperjones9361 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Enjoying the vibe on this Track, keep it on fire!

  • @jamesjones6841
    @jamesjones6841 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Man this really helped me a lot!

  • @dreamer602az
    @dreamer602az 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    he speaking some real shit!

  • @lowk-ip8en
    @lowk-ip8en 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Make music that connects with a fan, an that fan will never forget you, connecting could be something up lifting or something fan could relate to, pretty much just put real emotion in your work

  • @vitahealth.2372
    @vitahealth.2372 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Real talkkkkk.

  • @kansastintcompany
    @kansastintcompany 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is uplifting and I appreciate you

  • @Surge246
    @Surge246 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This video made me realize I need to switch up my music lyrics. What do you guys think about my music I’d appreciate your feedback.

  • @elijaheffron7065
    @elijaheffron7065 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow! The truth is finally being told.

  • @rock_the_kid8644
    @rock_the_kid8644 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i love the song feel

  • @Mike-tr2qi
    @Mike-tr2qi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Be Yourself

  • @simcard940
    @simcard940 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    "I'm glad you said that"

  • @beamertoy
    @beamertoy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Or you can just enjoy the music you make and let people enjoy it however they like. Doesn't necessarily have to always be positive. Just has to do with how you feel.

  • @mendezbridget2381
    @mendezbridget2381 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    am downloading this. this is motivation and i need it all de time

  • @isaiahmars7544
    @isaiahmars7544 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Needed this

  • @jimmyjagessar749
    @jimmyjagessar749 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this! Bless up

  • @mrthink5378
    @mrthink5378 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well put Kendrick well put understood

  • @solotizi
    @solotizi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    YOUR MUSIC IS NOT WACK "
    " YOUR JUST NOT FAMOUS
    ENOUGH TO GET NOTICED ""
    keep grinding 💙keep dropping music
    #TrynaDoRight ⬅100k needed 💙

  • @glick278
    @glick278 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    HareKrishna&GodBless ❤️🙏

  • @Cecileyoutube
    @Cecileyoutube 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This speech was really inspiring... If you're a musician too, I wish you good luck (and work!) :)

  • @DREWKABOOM
    @DREWKABOOM 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice one

  • @noelkinz
    @noelkinz 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    POWERFULL STUFF

  • @AKHISOUFYANBEATS
    @AKHISOUFYANBEATS 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    LEADER.

  • @iamTonyWrn
    @iamTonyWrn 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well said

  • @Cpitg
    @Cpitg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    July 23 2022 I will be on top

  • @coolvybzcv7234
    @coolvybzcv7234 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is real talk👊

  • @gothwitch8920
    @gothwitch8920 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    powerful shit

  • @woolymammothproductions5162
    @woolymammothproductions5162 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is so smart whos gonna listen to slick talk when u gota go back to this world and struggle real talk
    wool ymammoth resepcts this man
    When we ask for help, we are building community. We are doing away with this notion that we should be practicing detachment. We are rapturously attaching! We become responsible for tending to one another’s pieces. Not only is the giver allowed to express their bestowing heart, the receiver is taken into a greater tenderness of their own giving nature. As we grow our capacity for gratitude-which is another way of saying completeness or belonging-we are healing our tiny-giant part of the world’s devastating wound of scarcity.

  • @vitahealth.2372
    @vitahealth.2372 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Big message.

  • @WoopaMage
    @WoopaMage 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wisdom Music Is LIfe Free

  • @aliensalvation9284
    @aliensalvation9284 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Word up

  • @RealEstateWithRay
    @RealEstateWithRay 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Answer to that first question....logic is one of them

  • @mentallyfocused9730
    @mentallyfocused9730 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    i swear I already knew all of this shit. I AM FORGING MY OWN PATH

  • @axelalcantar6540
    @axelalcantar6540 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Off what he said alone he predicted lil peep and lil pump crazy

    • @gilbert2567
      @gilbert2567 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Axel Alcantar not pump

  • @Tridonvisualmedia
    @Tridonvisualmedia 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Deep!

  • @symesalexander5294
    @symesalexander5294 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want to write but can't because i cant do metaphors and wordplay. I have lost most my creativity over the years trying to be like the best lyricist out there . Just putting pressure on myself

  • @travisbrontide4524
    @travisbrontide4524 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Kendrick needa hear NF

  • @AKIRA-oz5cg
    @AKIRA-oz5cg 6 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Xxxtentacion kinda did this with his music

  • @ceokdbandz187
    @ceokdbandz187 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video

  • @emtrey5730
    @emtrey5730 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great

  • @ProdAylerG
    @ProdAylerG 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you

  • @braxtonp03
    @braxtonp03 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have you heard of Eric Delshun the rapper. Very talented.

  • @kavinvanichvirulh4477
    @kavinvanichvirulh4477 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    factsss

  • @African_experience
    @African_experience 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    that hat logo say cross your t's and dot your i's

  • @Ecdubble
    @Ecdubble 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ifw Kendrick the long way

  • @entertainslayingame2364
    @entertainslayingame2364 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I knew this would be great advice because he is a Gemini. They are the ones who figure things out. Tupac Shakur was one of them.. every celebrity out is literally worried about nothing. money is everything and honestly it hasn't changed for them. it doesn't get boring for them. They always want more. none of them have dreams and try to keep fulfilling them. there's so much I want to do and become successful but not to be higher power. I'm not God. I want everything that comes from me to be truthful and I want to be a good role model, because we no longer have that anymore in this world

  • @thomasgorges2827
    @thomasgorges2827 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stay true

  • @peekmusic_
    @peekmusic_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    All these small musicians making videos about how to make it and making it complicated. All you gotta do to make it is enjoy making the music, believe in and be yourself and be real to yourself and everyone else.

  • @mendezbridget2381
    @mendezbridget2381 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love u K.dot

  • @JaeBlaze09
    @JaeBlaze09 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfect timing 💥 thank u, personal FBI agent 🧘🏽‍♀️💯

  • @TheVara12
    @TheVara12 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    "Bitch im the cluuuuub with homies"

  • @Frnkleo29
    @Frnkleo29 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    💯💯💯

  • @fadingnoodle
    @fadingnoodle 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can see why he liked X

  • @JahmilBlair
    @JahmilBlair 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Leave the game better than you found it

  • @AWildCatMan
    @AWildCatMan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The truth, lost in translation. Sad man, feels bad bruh. Much love to the dot-k

  • @foodismyweapon
    @foodismyweapon 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    #rezrecordz #Musicismyweapon Autistic Artist. The National Art Alliance for Mental Health and Substance Abuse. Ryan Willis aka Rezolution. got so much love for you Kendrick.

  • @edgargamboa2682
    @edgargamboa2682 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow

  • @qaqa3122
    @qaqa3122 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    💯

  • @sinkorswimrivers1860
    @sinkorswimrivers1860 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fuckin facts

  • @aaronheart9450
    @aaronheart9450 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yah

  • @Towoawawabo8
    @Towoawawabo8 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    J cole is one..not enough people like you guys want to do real music.

  • @redsplaying5145
    @redsplaying5145 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    he sounds like snoop dogg

  • @madscientist3068
    @madscientist3068 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    2:47

  • @laflameworld7416
    @laflameworld7416 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    what's that instrumental playing in the back?

    • @GritsNGravy
      @GritsNGravy  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was called Wiz Khalifa, i sold it a while ago.

  • @ClarkMakeHits
    @ClarkMakeHits 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You only fail if you quit. Search Clark Make Hits for beats

  • @HOLYBLASTCORE
    @HOLYBLASTCORE 9 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    BRUH IM STEPING UP TO THE WORLD STAGE I FEEL THE SAME WAY I WILL SUCCEED I WILL BE A ROLE MAKE THE WORLD BETTER AS A RAPPING PRESIDENT SOMEDAY BUT IN THE MEAN TIME BLACK THUNDER IS FIRST AND FORMOST A MOTIVATIONAL RAP ARTIST HALLA BACK!!!!

    • @el.262
      @el.262 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      wuthappened

    • @Viktuz.Thaddeus
      @Viktuz.Thaddeus 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ok big guy smh

    • @el.262
      @el.262 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      50% of Black Thunders don't make it out the clouds compared to White Thunders.

    • @ibrokemyownheart4953
      @ibrokemyownheart4953 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      3 years passed how you been mate?

  • @hezzy2freshy
    @hezzy2freshy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Then Xxx came into the game on some #Alone Shit😭

  • @SithLordReign
    @SithLordReign 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Artists don’t have a responsibility to be these kids parents.

  • @AntonioTheLegend
    @AntonioTheLegend 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yo, you need to put me on bro.
    FR you need to.
    I'm out here.
    Look into me brotha man.
    I'm really trying.
    At this point I need some motivation.
    I'm outnumbered and getting gunned for.
    But I aint a snitch so im either gonna be jailed or die.

  • @summerbrown514
    @summerbrown514 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1:20 I thought if x ..but they killed em 😔

  • @hipethenomad
    @hipethenomad 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I believe this fully! Maybe you could check out my music and see if you feel any of the songs too! Let me know what you think 💙

  • @symesalexander6396
    @symesalexander6396 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks 💯 mane 😐 I will do it

  • @TomHendricksMusea
    @TomHendricksMusea 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The more you look at music and the failure for all independents to have any real success, the more it comes down to the Big Three Labels that control 80% directly and more through parent companies, lawsuits, leverage on streaming, radio, concerts, music media.
    This has never been like this before in history. Let's be honest, no one here has a chance.
    Want proof ? You saw how big Napster got, then it was destroyed by The Big Three Labels. Can you match Napster success.
    Still not enough.
    We independent musicians have tried every trick in the book in music over 20 years and all have failed. Now let's attack the real source of the problem, The Big Three Labels.
    Start by asking media why they won't cover any of this!
    Nobody has a fair chance until we do. That has been proven year after year!

  • @VilOzBec
    @VilOzBec 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    rappers who feel inspired by this hmu on insta: @yungbeck18