To Pimp A Butterfly
by Kendrick Lamar
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  1. ILLmatic94
    Apr 1, 2015
    10
    An album Hip-Hop deserves, and the one it needs right now. Experimental production that merges several genres successfully, accompanied by philosophical and socially conscious/ relevant lyrics. Several themes are tackled here, such as mental illness, abuse of power, exploitation, racism etc. What sets this album apart from any other Hip-Hop album of recent times is it's focus onAn album Hip-Hop deserves, and the one it needs right now. Experimental production that merges several genres successfully, accompanied by philosophical and socially conscious/ relevant lyrics. Several themes are tackled here, such as mental illness, abuse of power, exploitation, racism etc. What sets this album apart from any other Hip-Hop album of recent times is it's focus on transcending current trends in favour of delivering powerful messages over live, funk and soulful laced production from talented producers such as Flying Lotus, Terrence Martin and Pharrell Williams etc. The album contains a limited number of featured artists but the features present are used brilliantly, the feature list ranges from music legends such as Goerge Clinton, Snoop Dogg, and Ronald Isley to upcoming artists and frequent collaborators, Thundercat, Anna Wise, Rapsody and Assassin. A great album featuring detailed production, top tier rhyming and lyricism and a cohesive narrative that ties the tracks together perhaps more-so than it's equally incredible predecessor 'Good Kid, m.A.A.d City'. This album takes several listenings to understand the messages being conveyed and the sonic direction the album is taking, and the pay-off will be worth the investment. A perfect album in my opinion, with serious potential to be called a classic in the future.… Expand
  2. BigTyCoon
    Jun 13, 2015
    10
    This is easily one of the greatest albums ever made. In any genre. It's up there with the best of the best of the best albums across all time. Kendrick has done something truly mind boggling with this album and with his entire career. His run of classics is now at three and each album is better than the last. This album with some much going on is very easy to digest and understand.This is easily one of the greatest albums ever made. In any genre. It's up there with the best of the best of the best albums across all time. Kendrick has done something truly mind boggling with this album and with his entire career. His run of classics is now at three and each album is better than the last. This album with some much going on is very easy to digest and understand. It does take some time to truly fathom the depth in which he takes his messages and stories but upon first listen it's easy to figure out that this is something extraordinary. No other album in history successfully combines so many elements from self love, black history, and personal story. Add that with the combination of so much musical influences from Jazz to funk that somehow all plays at once in each track yet is smooth and uncluttered. Lyrically this album is untouchable from any other cat in the game right now. No other artist is so personal and yet so universal in their writing style and delivery. Kendrick's flow is impeccable and his voice is so distinct even when he changes it up for each song. The sequencing is insanely well done on this album and the flow from one track to another is perfect. It truly is an album to be studied and written about. It is a masterpiece that will go down in history as one of the most brilliant albums ever created.… Expand
  3. longjetty7
    Mar 29, 2015
    10
    I hesitate to label this album as hip hop, or even to refer to Kendrick Lamar as a rapper, since neither labels do justice to the artistry he has displayed on To Pimp A Butterfly. This is one of those rare albums that is so far ahead of anything else out there that you really feel a bit depressed at the current state of music. If this doesn't raise the bar for other artists, I'm not sureI hesitate to label this album as hip hop, or even to refer to Kendrick Lamar as a rapper, since neither labels do justice to the artistry he has displayed on To Pimp A Butterfly. This is one of those rare albums that is so far ahead of anything else out there that you really feel a bit depressed at the current state of music. If this doesn't raise the bar for other artists, I'm not sure if anything will.

    Everything about this album is executed masterfully. The music of course stands out as the most intriguing to me. It's primarily jazz influenced, but there are lots of other styles here as well, and it's all woven together so intricately that each song retains its own distinctive character while still forming a cohesive whole. It's pretty complex stuff too. The song structures are strange and change abruptly, the chord progressions are mostly nonstandard, and the live musicians are clearly very talented. The music alone makes this album a standout. And of course, Lamar's rapping is on point throughout. His flow is really dynamic and constantly interesting, and the lyrics are quite poetic and never stupid or cliche.

    I've listened to this about 3 times but I feel like I've only scraped the surface at all the different layers. It's dense, complicated, and extremely visual music, but at times it's also very chill and hypnotic. And it's also not radio friendly at all, which I admire coming from such a big name in the industry. Bravo!    … Expand
  4. AbdulIb
    Mar 20, 2015
    10
    Sonically, Lyrically and Creatively Kendrick has attained a consistently developing high from the previous Good Kid, Maad City Album. This album is not only a great one to experience but I believe he has achieved to make an album with topics that have the stronger more impact-ful to hip hop which sets him aside from other Rappers. Production Is also Cohesive on this Record and feels likeSonically, Lyrically and Creatively Kendrick has attained a consistently developing high from the previous Good Kid, Maad City Album. This album is not only a great one to experience but I believe he has achieved to make an album with topics that have the stronger more impact-ful to hip hop which sets him aside from other Rappers. Production Is also Cohesive on this Record and feels like A picturesque jazz funk album.… Expand
  5. agibbons_96
    Oct 27, 2015
    10
    When Dr. Dre latest understudy Kendrick Lamar released "good kid, m.A.A.d. city" in 2012, it quickly became regarded as one of the new millennium's best concept albums (depicting the struggles of a young black man from Compton, California), earning Lamar a staggering SEVEN Grammy nominations in 2014. However, he failed to win a single award that night, losing four of his nominations toWhen Dr. Dre latest understudy Kendrick Lamar released "good kid, m.A.A.d. city" in 2012, it quickly became regarded as one of the new millennium's best concept albums (depicting the struggles of a young black man from Compton, California), earning Lamar a staggering SEVEN Grammy nominations in 2014. However, he failed to win a single award that night, losing four of his nominations to Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, and losing out on Album of the Year to Daft Punk's "Random Access Memories". Expectations amongst critics, fans and fellow musicians reached fever pitch in the weeks leading up to the album's release, which also seen its lead single, “i” win two Grammy's earlier this year.

    Lamar's third effort adds funk, jazz and soul to his hip hop sound, which are used in unorthodox fashion, with many sudden sonic and rhythmic changes throughout its hour-nineteen running time. However, these shifts work to the album's advantage, making it sound more like a movie soundtrack than an album. The cinematic-like production creates an atmospheric and dense sound, often feeling powerful yet never overpowering, and is brilliantly summed up with the surprise addition of a "live" version of "i" in favour of the Grammy-winning original. The album has a huge guest presence, with over FIFTY musicians involved with the album's production, including Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Pharrell Williams and Parliament-Funkadelic's George Clinton. Even with this large line-up, Lamar's presence is dominant throughout, who never lets his guests dominate proceedings. The vocal guests provide stellar performances all round, with particular praise to Snoop Dogg on "Institutionalized", Bilal and Anna Wise on “These Walls”, and to George Clinton and Thundercat for their overall presence and influence on the funky opener "Wesley's Theory".

    Many of the album's tracks delve into black culture in modern America in a way most albums have rarely ever done. Other themes include depression, hope, self-pride and hypocrisy. Lamar takes these themes, treating them with delicate care they deserve and delivering his lyrics with flow and conviction throughout, and this shows very well on "u", where Lamar's depicts an individual in a deep depression - where his vocals brilliantly continuously crack and break during the track's second half. The tone of "u" is contrasted on the next track, "Alright" where Lamar refers to his faith in God to offer him hope in life. "These Walls" refers to how Lamar used his fame to have sex while "The Blacker the Berry" sees him directly address hypocrisy and the continuing discrimination of the black community in twenty-first century America – who also provides a menacing rapping performance.. The closer, "Mortal Man", sees Lamar directly challenge his fans, asking will they still be there "When **** hits the fan".

    Despite the broad lyrical scope, the way Lamar ties the entire album together is nothing short of genius. At the end of the funky "King Kunta", Lamar uses spoken word to say the lines, "I remember you was conflicted / Misusing your influence", which acts as a segue into "Institutionalized". On nearly every song after this, he repeats these lines, but adds more each time, and whatever words Lamar ends on, dictates the theme of the following song. On "Mortal Man", this passage is finally revealed to be a poem, which is written in a way that each of the album's themes are addressed at the exact same point on the album as they are in the poem. If that isn't enough, Lamar has been telling this poem to none other than 2Pac, who incredibly engages in conversation with the deceased rapper, talking about the music industry and their hopes for the black community in America, which sounds amazingly organic. Taking snippets from a 1994 interview involving 2Pac, Lamar wrote questions to compliment 2Pac's answers in what is nothing other than a complete **** moment! The final words on the album, spoken by Lamar, sees him reveal the meaning behind the album's title, which is actually extremely poignant and very beautiful, justifying why “To Pimp a Butterfly” was the perfect choice for the album title.

    Lamar was always seen as an understudy to Dr. Dre, but has blown that theory right out of the water here, and while "good kid, m.A.A.d. city" was nothing short of brilliant, what Lamar has done here is do something no mainstream artist has done in years - he's released a game-changing album that also has the potential to change people's views in modern society. Albums like this set benchmarks in popular music - like the Beatles "Sgt. Pepper's", Michael Jackson's "Thriller", Nirvana's "Nevermind" or Adele's “21” did before him, and will no doubt go down as one of popular music's greatest ever albums. The album itself is not only a work of genius, but proves, once and for all, that Kendrick Lamar himself is a genius! An essential listen!

    Album Highlights - "Wesley's Theory", "King Kunta", "The Blacker the Berry", "i" and "Mortal Man".    … Expand
  6. Enforcer122
    Mar 17, 2015
    10
    Man, I can't tell you how good it is to see real music still alive. I don't know about anyone else, but I am sick to my stomach turning on the radio or music channels only to see people who aren't role models, very little talent, very little charisma or artistry. Seems like all they talk about is sex, money, clubs and relationships, all in a vain attempt to sell as many copies of theirMan, I can't tell you how good it is to see real music still alive. I don't know about anyone else, but I am sick to my stomach turning on the radio or music channels only to see people who aren't role models, very little talent, very little charisma or artistry. Seems like all they talk about is sex, money, clubs and relationships, all in a vain attempt to sell as many copies of their album as possible.

    Kendrick has reminded me what music not only CAN be but what it SHOULD be. The first time you listen to it, yeah it won't sound anything like you've heard before and yeah it'll take a while to grow on you, but listen to the lyrics, understand the meaning behind what Kendrick is telling you. He's taking you on a journey. Iconic music.    … Expand
  7. BuilderOfWhat
    Mar 17, 2015
    10
    Certainly proves that Kendrick is at the top tier of rap artists today. His lyrics are at times heavy, dark and angry, while at other times joyous and humorous. He clearly has a lot on his mind and has very strong talent of displaying his thoughts. The thematic feeling he achieved on "M.A.A.D City" is taken to the next level on "Butterfly". His words mean something, they have power andCertainly proves that Kendrick is at the top tier of rap artists today. His lyrics are at times heavy, dark and angry, while at other times joyous and humorous. He clearly has a lot on his mind and has very strong talent of displaying his thoughts. The thematic feeling he achieved on "M.A.A.D City" is taken to the next level on "Butterfly". His words mean something, they have power and emotion behind them. And with strong music to back up his lyrics, and wonderful guest appearances, it makes this album truly a great listen.… Expand
  8. thesepulverizer
    Mar 25, 2015
    10
    Unlike anything we have heard from Kendrick Lamar thus far through his career. The evolution of his artistry is incredible to be a part of. Kendrick Lamar continues to step outside of his comfort zone and right into another. While it is plausible that one day Kendrick Lamar will miss, that day certainly has not come yet, but once it does, the need to applaud Kendrick Lamar for hisUnlike anything we have heard from Kendrick Lamar thus far through his career. The evolution of his artistry is incredible to be a part of. Kendrick Lamar continues to step outside of his comfort zone and right into another. While it is plausible that one day Kendrick Lamar will miss, that day certainly has not come yet, but once it does, the need to applaud Kendrick Lamar for his creativity will still be in order.… Expand
  9. maksym26
    Mar 19, 2015
    10
    Loved this album, since the first to the last verse, with this album he has grown like an artist. Keep on a good work Kendrick, hope this album will be nominated to best album at the Grammys this year!
  10. nicopatella
    Mar 19, 2015
    10
    One of the best albums in our generation that speaks to you and tells a story beautifully. A truly masterpiece. The poem that the album is trying to communicate is so necessary and special... something that kids need to listen.
  11. Hedy
    Mar 22, 2015
    10
    This is easily album of the year. If you hate this album you hate music period. Kendrick Lamar is art. This album is masterpiece without doubt. Album has sooo many layers. Incredible. Support real music people!
  12. Clive
    Mar 23, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is fantastic. It is crafted delicately, packing a dense amount of information in a concise and visceral manner. Kendrick is not interested in showing off his tricky wordplay, not to say that there isn't a great use of the language to create a dope flow. He takes us on his journey and attempts, like a teacher, to show us how he learnt what he wants to tell us rather than just speak at us from on high. This album is a classic and a masterpiece.… Expand
  13. FuccboiBones
    Mar 23, 2015
    10
    Kendrick Lamar has presented a masterpiece that is better than hip hops album of the year of 2012, Good kid MAAD city. This albums is presented with layers and the sound is soothing to the ears consisting of a soulful jazzy hip hop feel.
  14. Bmaxfield
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    Kendrick's third album will never be mistaken for the second half of GKMC. Kendrick's reluctance to roll over and take the easy way out with TPAB is something the was bound to draw mixed opinions. While the casual listener may bemoan the lack of "bangers", look deeper into TPAB and you will find Kendrick's best work as a lyricist, and storyteller. Kendrick refused to put any filler intoKendrick's third album will never be mistaken for the second half of GKMC. Kendrick's reluctance to roll over and take the easy way out with TPAB is something the was bound to draw mixed opinions. While the casual listener may bemoan the lack of "bangers", look deeper into TPAB and you will find Kendrick's best work as a lyricist, and storyteller. Kendrick refused to put any filler into the album; he takes us on a journey as he struggles with himself, and trying to change the city and the people that raised him. Kendrick incorporates things into TPAB that are rarely seen in hip-hop; the soulful sound, the free-verse poetry, these elements culminate into the excellent final track, Mortal Man. Tackling issues larger than himself, Kendrick isn't scared to appear vulnerable. Though it is the absolute opposite of an accessible album, set aside any multiple of the album's 79 minute runtime, and you will find that TPAB is perhaps the most impressive pieces of music across all genres in recent memory.… Expand
  15. chrisbk88
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    This album is absolutely astounding. I can sum up it's greatness in one bar off of the album "How can I enlighten you without frightening you?" There is no way it can be explained in a review, it is a masterpiece and none of these reviews are overexaggerated.
  16. austinwolff
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. When I first heard this album I liked it but didn't love it. As I listen to it more and more the more I realize it's one of the most inspiring and beautiful things I've ever heard. I was expecting the bangers and club hits like M.A.A.D. City and Swimming Pools, but instead this album has completely changed my perspective on music. I now have songs like Sing About Me and These Walls on repeat. I'm constantly on Rap Genius looking into the deep and complex meanings behind each song. This whole album is unbelievably amazing. Anyone who says they don't like it can go listen to Migos or Drake. But if you enjoy real music this album will blow you away. Earns it's #4 all-time rank for sure. Proves there are few to none who are on Kendrick's level.… Expand
  17. Orudomonki
    Mar 18, 2015
    10
    I'm going to make a daring statement: Kendrick Lamar has surpassed Tupac, BIG, Nas and André3000 with this album. This guy just dropped a work of God. This album is surely the best rap album of this decade. IT'S A PIECE OF ART! WHY ARE YOU EVEN READING THIS? GO AND LISTEN THE DAMN ALBUM! King Kendrick for life!
  18. MyNamesCody
    Mar 17, 2015
    10
    This album is a true work of art. Never have I listened to an album that has SO MANY concepts within it. This album takes you to places of Kendricks mind and where he's been, along with his experiences as one of the top rappers in the game. Absolutely incredible album. An album to get a real personal experience from.
  19. Daniel_B
    Mar 17, 2015
    10
    Instant classic. I wasn't as big into GKMC as most others seemed to be, but I thought that TPAB was better. It's diverse, challenging, self-aware, and surprisingly catchy. The Blacker the Berry is definitely the best track on the whole thing, but How Much a Dollar Cost is right on its heels. Even i, which was the definition of mediocrity as a single, is trumped up and improved on theInstant classic. I wasn't as big into GKMC as most others seemed to be, but I thought that TPAB was better. It's diverse, challenging, self-aware, and surprisingly catchy. The Blacker the Berry is definitely the best track on the whole thing, but How Much a Dollar Cost is right on its heels. Even i, which was the definition of mediocrity as a single, is trumped up and improved on the album version.

    Other high points are u, Alright, and King Kunta, but there isn't a weak track here.    … Expand
  20. DaBrownSmurf
    Mar 17, 2015
    10
    Lmao @ people actually thinking this is his 2nd studio album... like did Section 80 randomly disappear from his discography? amazing stuff nonetheless.
  21. tddd
    Mar 18, 2015
    10
    We thought "good kid, m.A.A.d city" would be hard to beat. As time passed, it seemed more and more attainable. Not only "To Pimp A Butterfly" did in almost one week what his predecessor did in almost one year - become a classic - but it proved the artistry of Kendrick Lamar was beyond his hip-hop concurrents. Deeply rooted but innovative, organic thanks to his maximalism, a piece of artWe thought "good kid, m.A.A.d city" would be hard to beat. As time passed, it seemed more and more attainable. Not only "To Pimp A Butterfly" did in almost one week what his predecessor did in almost one year - become a classic - but it proved the artistry of Kendrick Lamar was beyond his hip-hop concurrents. Deeply rooted but innovative, organic thanks to his maximalism, a piece of art made to last long, very long.… Expand
  22. chickenbowl
    Mar 18, 2015
    10
    To Pimp a Butterfly is the perfect follow up to Good Kid M.A.A.D City. It perfectly exemplifies his post-fame career as the now King of hip hop. He is very conscious, relatable, influenced, and influencing. His respect for Jazz, Funk, and old Hip Hop are on his sleeve. He is empowering and compelling. This is an instant classic.
  23. Soul2angel
    Mar 18, 2015
    10
    This album sits on your chest and reaches towards your earlobe and forces nostalgia into your soul. There is a realism and genuine verbal struggle that is voiced. The interludes and systematic poetic outburst ties this piece together visually. It feel like an honest representation of who Kendrick Lamar really is.
  24. ryanneil1012
    Mar 18, 2015
    10
    The depth in this album is simply unparalleled. At times, it can even be overwhelming. But that's the point. He captures the depth and complexity behind violence within America, within Compton, all the way down to the complexities within his own mind in one sweeping, interconnected,beautiful, album. The effort Kdot put in surely paid off with this masterpiece.

    I'm frustrated with some    The depth in this album is simply unparalleled. At times, it can even be overwhelming. But that's the point. He captures the depth and complexity behind violence within America, within Compton, all the way down to the complexities within his own mind in one sweeping, interconnected,beautiful, album. The effort Kdot put in surely paid off with this masterpiece.

    I'm frustrated with some peoples' reviews. I respect it if you don't appreciate the scat-style rapping he at times does which often strays from the jazz-influxed background (appreciate WHY he's doing it though), but to say you wish he just did a GKMC part 2 is straight stupid. Kendrick is one of the brightest musical talents we have seen in years, you can't (and more importantly you don't want to) try and put this guy in a box.

    I won't go out on a limb and say "this is better than GKMC" because both albums, although styled quite differently, are amazing in their own right. Also, I came to my conclusions to both GKMC and the highly-underrated section.80 over a span of months, not 3 days. So I'll give it time. But now you must stop reading other people's reviews, kick back, relax, and enjoy this early (or late) christmas gift from Kendrick.    … Expand
  25. thompson_hamish
    Mar 18, 2015
    10
    I struggle with modern rap music. But this album is different, and I hope it acts as a catalyst. A catalyst to change direction. This album, I can tell already, will leave a tremendous imprint in music in general. Lamar's, at times, aggressive flow and subject matter compliment each other in a seamless manner. The way in which a poem is slowly revealed throughout to the climax at MortalI struggle with modern rap music. But this album is different, and I hope it acts as a catalyst. A catalyst to change direction. This album, I can tell already, will leave a tremendous imprint in music in general. Lamar's, at times, aggressive flow and subject matter compliment each other in a seamless manner. The way in which a poem is slowly revealed throughout to the climax at Mortal Man is remarkable. I hope Kendrick is here to stay. This is without any shadow of a doubt, one of the best rap albums I've ever heard.… Expand
  26. thaleslucas
    Mar 19, 2015
    10
    And here we are all surprised by Kendrick Lamar and his third studio album named "Pimp To a Butterfly". What about this magnificent work? It's a masterpiece of the 21st century, is all I can say.

    The evolution of Kendrick is striking because it is not so easy to make rhymes so good, powerful, pass messages and experiences, share part of life with others, their own feelings facing    And here we are all surprised by Kendrick Lamar and his third studio album named "Pimp To a Butterfly". What about this magnificent work? It's a masterpiece of the 21st century, is all I can say.

    The evolution of Kendrick is striking because it is not so easy to make rhymes so good, powerful, pass messages and experiences, share part of life with others, their own feelings facing society. All this in classic beats as Funky, Jazz, Blues and Hip-Hop style 80's and 90's like seeing a contemporary retro coming from one of the best and most revolutionary Rappers of the decade and, excuse me if I'm wrong, of the century.

    This album is already a classic, at least for me. I'm proud to hear that heavenly design everyday tirelessly.    … Expand
  27. ndhreviews
    Apr 1, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is PHENOMENAL. It delivers such a strong message and the production is excellent. The outro on the last song, Mortal Man, was so deep. The poem at the end was beautiful, and the fact that Kendrick was talking to Tupac blew me away.… Expand
  28. Harris-K-K
    Mar 18, 2015
    10
    This album is absolutely incredible. One of the best LP's i've heard in years. Don't go in expecting Good Kid 2 because this albums whole different feel is what makes it so so good. Very funk/groove/soul production and samples, perfect choices. Kendrick destroys every single track.
  29. G_Bat
    Mar 19, 2015
    10
    Kendrick Lamar exceeds everyone's expectations yet one more time proving that sky is the limit! I never thought that he could make an album half as good as G.K.M.C., but he's proven me and millions of people wrong with this truly amazing work of art. To Pimp A Butterfly is probably the greatest album of the last 20 years that achieves to fuse Jazz, Funk, Soul and Hip-Hop in a way that anyKendrick Lamar exceeds everyone's expectations yet one more time proving that sky is the limit! I never thought that he could make an album half as good as G.K.M.C., but he's proven me and millions of people wrong with this truly amazing work of art. To Pimp A Butterfly is probably the greatest album of the last 20 years that achieves to fuse Jazz, Funk, Soul and Hip-Hop in a way that any other album has ever before! You might not love it from the first listen and most certainly won't understand everything he raps about, but listening to it again and again will help you digest what Kendrick Lamar talks about. The production once again is over the top with Lamar making great choices about the musicians he chooses to work with, "keeping it in the house" as he's told, managing to get features from legends like George Clinton and Ronald Isley, but also experimenting with innovative artists like Flying Lotus and Thundercat! Kendrick Lamar being versatile as ever, shows storytelling abilities similar to the legendary Andre 3000 proving why he is about to become the King of Hip Hop and this generation's spokesperson, if he isn't already !… Expand
  30. davej1094
    Mar 17, 2015
    10
    It is a bit challenging for those expecting GKMC 2. It is a very different album from its predecessor, but just as masterfully crafted. An essential album for our time.
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  1. The Wire
    May 15, 2015
    90
    Lamar 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]
  2. The Source
    May 6, 2015
    90
    Each 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]
  3. Q Magazine
    Apr 29, 2015
    80
    It's a challenging, ambitious combination of words and music that becomes increasingly absorbing over time. [Jun 2015, p.103]
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