“PRIDE” is an introspective track that continues the album’s strong religious themes. Consider Proverbs 11:2. Kendrick delves deep into his own pride and his recognition as one of the best rappers alive causing tension between his ideals and his actions. Also, the vocal pitch varies from high to low throughout the song, which underlines the contrast between his ideals and his actions. Pride is often considered the original and most serious of the seven deadly sins. It is the direct perversion of the dignity and holiness that make humans more God-like. The stark contrast between PRI… read more
“PRIDE” is an introspective track that continues the album’s strong religious themes. Consider Proverbs 11:2. Kendrick delves deep into his own prid… read more
“PRIDE” is an introspective track that continues the album’s strong religious themes. Consider Proverbs 11:2. Kendrick delves deep into his own pride and his recognition as one of the b… read more
Kendrick Lamar Duckworth (born June 17, 1987), professionally known as Kendrick Lamar, is an American rapper and songwriter from Compton, California. He is also a member of the hip-hop supergroup Black Hippy along with members Jay Rock, Ab-Soul, and Schoolboy Q. His music is largely influenced by the works of 2Pac, Eminem, Lil’ Wayne, DJ Quik, E-40, Suga Free, André 3000, Mos Def, DMX, Nas, Kurupt, Snoop Dogg and N.W.A. He began to gain major recognition in 2010 after his first retail release, Overly Dedicated. The following year, Lamar independently released his first studio album … read more
Kendrick Lamar Duckworth (born June 17, 1987), professionally known as Kendrick Lamar, is an American rapper and songwriter from Compton, California. He is also a member of the hip-hop supe… read more
Kendrick Lamar Duckworth (born June 17, 1987), professionally known as Kendrick Lamar, is an American rapper and songwriter from Compton, California. He is also a member of the hip-hop supergroup Black Hippy along with members Jay Rock…read more