- Record Label: Interscope / Aftermath
- Release Date: Mar 16, 2015
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Universal acclaim- based on 4386 Ratings
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Negative: 333 out of 4386
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May 3, 2020Excellent story, great flow, so much emotion and dedication can be heard and felt in this album.
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Aug 19, 2020
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May 6, 2020
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May 8, 2020
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May 18, 2020I believe it's the hip hops first flawless album. No song is bad. My personal favorite being king kunta. The jazz influence is amazing aswell
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Jun 3, 2020I mean... yeh, It’s perfect. It’s crazy to think that I believed that Kendrick would never beat gkms.
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Jun 9, 2020
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Jun 26, 2020the best rap album of all time, no debate imo. thematically slaughters every other single rap album to ever be released. U is the best rap song to ever be created, and these walls, blacker the berry, and how much a dollar cost can be argued to be top 15-10. this is a less watered down and more abrasive version of MBDTF.
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Jun 28, 2020TPAB is my favorite music album from my favorite music artist. This and good kid maad city are the only albums that I can listen over and over again without getting bored or skipping songs.
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Jun 30, 2020This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Jul 1, 2020Incredibly insightful, masterfully mixed, and challenges the listener to think
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Feb 23, 2021
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Aug 29, 2020This stunning and unique album made and continues to make rap music history. "Alright" is probably one of the best, if not the best, rap song ever written. In this work of art, Kendrick does not only create an original and innovative production but also shows a very deep meaning behind every lyric.
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Sep 25, 2020An instant classic, even in 2020, 5 years after its release. Kendrick Lamar paints a vivid image of a race oppressed in America, speaks out on police violence and urges blacks to be proud of their color and heritage. Musically, To Pimp A Butterfly incorporates an ambitious jazz-rap style that blends excellently with his flow and choruses. A perfect album if there ever was one.
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Jul 9, 2022This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Oct 27, 2021This album is absolutely incredible, I love every second of it. Would recommend to anyone.
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Aug 6, 2020This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Aug 20, 2020Even anthony fantano gave it a 10!
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Sep 24, 2020I really believe this is one of the best Hip Hop record that has released. The instruments are beautiful, immense word play are shown, and wonderful story telling. This is a album to listen, by yourself, closely analyzing, and focus on, with no distractions. This record proves, that Kendrick Lamar will be cemented as a top artist in the Hip Hop scene.
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Oct 13, 2020One of the best of all time, great narrative and takes inspiration from so many genre's. 10/10
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Oct 14, 2020This album was amazong. not a single flaw. Genuinely one of the greatest albums to come out in this previous decade
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Nov 10, 2020
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Nov 22, 2020This is the best and most comprehensive album in hip-hop history! Kendrick reimagined the understanding of African American culture and industry in general! Diamond.
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Nov 24, 2020
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Dec 2, 2020
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Dec 12, 2020This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Dec 15, 2020Top 2 or 3 albums in general for the 2010s. Great listening experience, would recommend listening to it on vinyl.
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Dec 18, 2020A Masterpiece and an Instant Classic that has aged extremely since its release. You’ve probably heard 1000 reasons why this album is absolutely fantastic already so there’s no point in repeating what everyone’s already said about this masterpiece so... The review’s over. 10/10.
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May 13, 2022quien es kendrick lamar?
para el ciego, es la luz
para el hambriento, es el pan
para el enfermo, es la cura
para el solitario, es el compañero
para el triste, es la alegría
para el prisionero, es la libertad
para el pobre, es el tesoro
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Jan 8, 2021Best album ever. Perfect music. Kendrick covers big topics in such a personal way that makes the listener feel everything he is saying. Amazing
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Jan 15, 2021A3dama album f tarikh t5yl m3aya chi album fih kolchi peak dyal l music b sara7a
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Jan 17, 2021This album is high energy and well paced. It smoothly transitions through so many sounds and vibes and is truly a hip hop masterpiece. This album is decade defining and displays Kendrick at his best. A must listen.
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Jul 17, 2021This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Feb 3, 2021Kendrick Lamar follows good kid, m.A.A.d city with another incredible album. I love the jazzy beats and the insightful and poetic lyrics throughout the entirety of the album. My favorite tracks are The Blacker the Berry, Alright, King Kunta, Institutionalized, and u.
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Feb 24, 2021kendrick the goat of the new generation 10/10
kendrick the goat of the new generation 10/10
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Aug 3, 2022
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Apr 16, 2021Perfect Album. One of my only 10/10's. There's not a single song on this album that I don't love to death. So much meaning to everything.
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Mar 29, 2021this album is a 10 this album is a 10 this album is a 10 this album is a 10
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Mar 25, 2021Wow, just wow. brilliant concept, brilliant execution. every time I listen to the album I find another incredible detail. It is truly a brilliant work of art. This has to be one of the greatest albums of all time.
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Apr 19, 2021
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May 5, 2021An amazing album all around with amazing production, lyrics and melody. One of the best albums of the 2010’s
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May 7, 2021
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May 30, 2021I could go on for an eternity about the poetic and music eccentricity from this album, but I will just tell you to listen to this album with open ears. I haven't had an album listening experience like this since discovering The Wall.
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Sep 5, 2021Greatest hip hop album of all time, the jazz influence and the variety of tracks and production is nothing short of a masterpiece of a work
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Jun 18, 2021Indiscutivelmente, um dos melhores álbuns de todos os tempos. Beats incríveis e um álbum verdadeiramente lírico. Kendrick consegue passar uma mensagem sobre racismo em uma música melodicamente agradável. Quase todas as músicas são dignas de serem colocadas na playlist. Projeto sólido e que beira a perfeição.
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Jun 8, 2021This album told me a deep and complicated story and I enjoyed every second of it.
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Sep 10, 2021Fantastic expression of feelings. Every track fits into the album perfectly and continues the theme at such an interesting level. The way Kendrick conveys such meaningful themes and messages whilst making every track sound stunning is incredible. One of the best hip-hop albums of the 2010s.
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Dec 12, 2022Thank you so much to my friend who likes rap music for getting me into this album and Kendrick's music. I'm a punk rocker which is nowhere close to what this album sounds like, but trust me when I say this album is a 10. It sounds nothing like any other rap music I've heard, even the older 90s stuff. I won't even attempt to explain how good this is, all you need to do is listen to it.
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Aug 29, 2021I am a rapper from Turkey and in Turkey, we don’t have great rappers to look up to so you **** Americans are so **** lucky to have **** Kendrick Lamar and this mother**** great album.
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Aug 30, 2021This album showcases K.dot's journey through his career. It is the pinnacle of 2015 rap music that has aged superbly. Empowering and conscious.
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May 18, 2022Top 3 greatest album of all time for real, masterpiece, classic, fantastic THANKS Kendrick
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Dec 14, 2021This album is a masterpiece, it's weird, it's catchy, its captivating in all the best ways. there's not a single low point on this record, back to back great songs. the songs alone are great, but with the context of the record as a whole, it means so much more.
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Dec 7, 2021I would explain why, but all I can really do is say LISTEN TO THIS ALBUM! It is essential listening to the rap, along with My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, Good Kid Mad City, The Eminem Show, All Eyes on Me, etc.
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Sep 28, 2021the greatest rap album of all time and will always be the greatest. the plain lyrical content in it combined with the good variety makes it just perfect
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Dec 30, 2021BOM DEMAIS SE LOKO TA DOIDO BOM PA CAC3TE MEUS OUVIDOS TAO FELIZES DEPOIS DISSO QUE ISSO MALUCo
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Jan 15, 2022
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May 16, 2022In my opinion this is the greatest album of all time. With a perfect balance between rhymes and melodies, it is a timeless classic and will absolutely be remembered as a defining moment in music. The rawness of The Blacker The Berry and the romantic and soft sound of These Walls culminate the width of this album's grandness.
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Feb 8, 2022I could talk about how much I love this record for 24 hours straight, arguably the greatest rap album of all time, a masterpiece on all fronts
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Feb 11, 2022God it's so hard to explain this album, just go listen immediately. The most thought provoking and deep layered album ive ever heard, as well as incredible jazz sampled instrumentation.
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Feb 17, 2022perfeito perfeito perfeito perfeito perfeito perfeito perfeito perfeito perfeito perfeito perfeito perfeito perfeito perfeito perfeito
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Apr 6, 2022Where do I begin with this record. First off I was hooked from the first song. It really sets the vibe for the trip your about to embark on as Kendrick tackles subjects topics like racism, self love, black power, fortune, and fame. He brings his A game on each track. But what do you expect from one of the greatest to ever do it. Can’t wait to see what he does next.
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Apr 13, 2022
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Oct 22, 2022Every single track, from the groovy and fenomenal opener “Wesley’s Theory”, to the sensual “These Walls” to the aggressive riot inducing “Alright” and “The Blacker The Berry”, is spectacular and incredibly thought provoking, needing multiple listens to really understand every lyric.
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Apr 23, 2022its just perfect and a must listen. now i just wanna finish the review aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
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May 4, 2022Kendrick embarks on new musical influences and Jazzy samples and a better less common topic Misusing Your Influence , Music Industry , lyrically Kendrick outdo himself being more poetic , and a greater performance in which kendrick changes his style of Rapping multiple times and a couple of interludes that just no less at being so good
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May 10, 2022Un albúm mas alla de la lirica y las palabras de siempre, Kendric lucio su talento y su profundo sentimiento en apogeo al arte y escritura de lo qué llamaria una orquesta sinfonica acompañada de versos que a la vez llamamos rap sobre verdades y temas actuales que aun en la sociedad pueden generar controversia algo que lo carazteriza a el por hablar desde el corazon en cada uno de sus obras.
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Aug 8, 2023its fine. not as good as views but its fine, kendrick peaks at damn because it has more hits but this album has none other than alright, also drake is better
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May 13, 2022This is the greatest rap album of all time, simply the best when looked at holistically. The best album of all time, in my opinion.
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May 13, 2022This is by far one of the best albums of all times, giving us the most perfect picture of Kendrick's struggles with his roots, growing in Compton, fame, depression, politics, with one of the most powerful experiences ever, with metaphors and symbolism everywhere. Just flawless
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May 13, 2022‘To Pimp A Butterfly’ - The best album I’ve ever heard. This is the standard for music
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May 16, 2022There is truly only one word to describe this album….MASTERPIECE!!!! Thank You
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May 17, 2022Arguably one of the greatest, if not THE greatest album I've listened to. I'll be playing this for my children and grandchildren once day.
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May 14, 2022
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May 18, 2022This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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May 30, 2023To Pimp a Butterfly is one of the best albums i've ever heard, w album.....
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May 29, 2022Anyone who doesn’t think this is a 10 is wrong. One of the most creative, genius and socially significant albums of all time. If it’s not at least an 8 for you then quit listening to music
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Jun 15, 2022This Album Alongside The College Dropout Actually Changed My Life everything about this album is perfect from the Production to the Vocals to everything
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Jun 17, 2022not just one of the best albums of the decade, but one of the greatest albums of all time. still find myself coming back to this after 7 years
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Jun 20, 2022To Pimp A Butterfly is the greatest album of all time, and I don't see anyone else topping this album ever, not even Kendrick himself will top this. The fusion of jazz and hip-hop, together with the strong themes of racism, police brutality, spirituality and politics make this the ultimate masterpiece of all masterpieces, and second to none.
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Jun 29, 2022
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Jul 4, 2022Kendrick Lamar is god Kendrick Lamar is god Kendrick Lamar is god Kendrick Lamar is god Kendrick Lamar is god Kendrick Lamar is god Kendrick Lamar is god Kendrick Lamar is god
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Jul 12, 2022Not only is the music great, lyircally amazing, but the message behind it and the delivery was fabulous. I'm no expert, but this is one of the most incredible albums I've ever heard.
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Jul 17, 2022Is it a stretch to say that this album is the greatest of all time? I certainly don't think so.
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Aug 21, 2022
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Jul 29, 2022esse álbum é o ideal do rap, com flow, samples e letras que nos submetem a reflexão, a vida e a morte. Simplesmente a canetada da carreira do kendrick!!!
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Aug 1, 2022Kendricks magna carta. This album goes beyond rap, it seeps into what the culture brings.
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Aug 21, 2022Once again, Kenny proves once again that he's the greatest rapper of this new era of hip hop and cements his legacy with this masterpiece of an album. The greatest rap album I've ever heard and of all time IMO. The storytelling and the production is some of the most poignant and left field stuff I've heard and it worked for the best. A truly timeless record that will stand the test of time.
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Sep 12, 2022Kendrick's most important musical achievement, a great commentary on our time and a celebration of black music.
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Sep 6, 2022amazing production, top-tier cadence and lyrics. not to mention the important commentary.
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Sep 8, 2022Master piece. One of if not the best hip hop album ever made, to swap sounds after an amazing debut album and pull this off so flawlessly is incredible. Every second of every song is telling a story every note every word adds to the experience of the album.
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May 17, 2023gkmc> jhwefbekwyjbhuweafoubfyuhebfyhobeaoufbgweuofwefewfwefwefwfwfgweegweg4ewg
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Oct 31, 2022
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Oct 2, 2022Even after so many years later, it is still the greatest album of all time.
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Oct 9, 2022
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Nov 4, 2022favorite album of all time. Nothing can top this. Give this album 20 years and it will be seen as the best album ever made.
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Nov 10, 2022I’m someone who just enjoys music, I don’t have Amy favorite albums, but this is a rare example where an experience like this needs the full album. I never get tired of relistening to this
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Nov 18, 2022What can I say about it just 10/10 loved it i think everyone should listen to this album at least once
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Dec 5, 2022To Pimp A Butterfly is the perfect hip-hop album. It stands alone at the top of the mountain. No amount of words could describe its sound, nor could describe its lyrics, nor construction. This album transcends the genre, and makes a case to be unbeatable far into the future. Do yourself a favour- listen to this album. Then listen again. Then again, but backwards.
Awards & Rankings
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The WireMay 15, 2015Lamar offers a commitment to effect change through the work itself. Whether or not that's realistic ideal the delivery is so powerful it's hard not to get caught up in the rapture. [May 2015, p.50]
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The SourceMay 6, 2015Each song means more with reference to the project's overall concept than it does as a standalone record, which shouldn't take away from its impact, but rather speak of the courage of its creator. [Apr-May 2015, p.87]
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Q MagazineApr 29, 2015It's a challenging, ambitious combination of words and music that becomes increasingly absorbing over time. [Jun 2015, p.103]