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

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.

@2ClutchCee

Ай бұрын

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

@devenwaddell2273

27 күн бұрын

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

26 күн бұрын

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

@WembyMuse2024

17 күн бұрын

@@devenwaddell2273 THANK YOU

@seanism2011

9 күн бұрын

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

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

@prod.youngsensai

Жыл бұрын

South Africa i think

@averygotit0128

Жыл бұрын

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

4 ай бұрын

Africa compton was a thing in the africa tour

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

@Luna-ig2pl

2 жыл бұрын

🐐

@jeremiahklyde1327

2 жыл бұрын

♥️

@302manman6

10 ай бұрын

Thank you

AFTER 2 WEEKS, I'VE FINALLY FINISHED THIS VIDEO. This album's story is a masterpiece made by an amazing artist, the deep messages, influence, topics, and the conclusion of the album is just absolutely stupendous; it's the first time I've ever heard an album like this and I swear we'll never see an album like this ever again. You've done a great job analyzing this piece of art and hope to see your Tyler the Creator content next 🙌

@lukerman510

Жыл бұрын

Solid 8.8

@morocuda2090

Жыл бұрын

@@lukerman510 Nah 10

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 KZread.

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

2 ай бұрын

No shit right?

this is fantastic. you deserve sooo much more subs

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

@Non-Legit

3 ай бұрын

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

@imnotakingimnotagodiam..ab9455

Ай бұрын

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

@andrewilliams9699

5 күн бұрын

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

@katharris1544

4 күн бұрын

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!

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! ;)

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

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

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

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

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

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

This shit needs to get shared around asapp

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 😤”

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.

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

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

This is amazingly put together. Great job!

Literally my English hw 💀

As a result of the rap battle and Kendrick’s pop out concert, the KZread 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.👍🏽

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

Nah mate just finished the album for the first time and this view count is unacceptable, great video truly

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

amazing work!!!! congrats

Amazing job brother

Nice video!

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

4 күн бұрын

bad take

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

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

great work man

Thank you, I learned a lot here! 👏

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

bro holy shit. this is a work of art

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

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. ✌️

Wow this is beautiful

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

Amazing

I'm subbing just to respect the work

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

thank you brother

What an amazing explanation

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

Thank You!

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

u deserve more views

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).

Much appreciate it

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

Жыл бұрын

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 KZread.

best video on yt

This album means the world to me.

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

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

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

Giving it more meaning than Kendrick ever wanted

This is an amazing analysis good sht

this fye

Yo wtf. This some goated shit 🔥

Music schools should really study this album.

@scraftyno1

17 күн бұрын

they do

Why the hell does this only have 38k views 😭

best underatted video would let future son watch

You are absolutely nuts.

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

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

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

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

Aye nah be js exposing this ain a rap battle this is exposing this is katt Williams typa shii, and i was just waiting for this day

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@user-oj3wh9hb9r

2 жыл бұрын

@@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

11 ай бұрын

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.

you need more suns

And people genuinely think drake is better💀

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

@bobqoutez

Ай бұрын

This is gonna knock your socks off...

@superslike

Ай бұрын

@@bobqoutez dayummmm. video popped off

2 years?? Lord

Wow

Even if the child thing wasn't true, i'm still proud of kendrick lamar regardless

This album saved my life!

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

to butterfly a pimp tho.... now we're talking REMIX

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

"escaping jail" is a funny way of saying Not committing crimes

3:18:12

3:47

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

4 hours???!!!! Bruh I gotta fukn life… MEME TIME- awwwwHellllnawwawwaw

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.)

33:30

18:24

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

sherane was definitely not from compton

10,000th view

39:50

They never received the 40 acres and a mule.

I listened to it and as a high school suburban white kid and I didn't really understand why the album is"the greatest of all time" so I'm watching this lol

@TMJYT

Жыл бұрын

I mean I understand it and I’m this too, you just need to read into it more

:)

your hurting my brain

This is musical analysis for people that don't care about music lol.

1:28:02 This aged well

@lungilemake8424

20 күн бұрын

It's speculated that this beef is Kendrick using Drake as meduim for art. Painting Mr Moral and the Big Steppers in real life through Drake...