Love him or hate him, Kendrick Lamar is arguably the most important hip-hop artist in the game right now – posted up at that enviable spot where critical acclaim and massive commercial impact intersect. Damn, his follow up To Pimp a Butterfly, one of the most surefooted artistic statements-cum-coronations in hip-hop history, is already setting social media on fire. With guest appearances by Rihanna and U2, a gleaming track record as artistic foreplay, and the explosive reception of the single and video “Humble,” expectations are high. Click play to listen.
