In honor of arguably this generation’s most influential Hip Hop artist’s 29th birthday today [June 17], here’s a list of the seven-time Grammy winning artist Kendrick Lamar’s best songs. And because his work speaks for themselves, there’s no need to make this briefing any longer than necessary. See below.
Kendrick’s first big project was Section 80. Below are two singles from the project, “HiiiPower” and “ADHD.”
Project: Section 80, Song: “HiiiPower”
Project: Section 80, Song: “ADHD”
Kendrick’s first major label album was Good Kid, M.A.A.D City (GKMC). Below are three out of five singles from the project: “Poetic Justice,” “Swimming Pools (Drank)” and “B*tch Don’t Kill My Vibe.”
Album: GKMC, Song: “Poetic Justice”
Album: GKMC, Song: “Swimming Pools (Drank)”
Album: GKMC, Song: “B*tch Don’t Kill My Vibe”
Kendrick’s second major al label album was To Pimp A Butterfly, on which he broke barriers and spoke on matters within the Black community. Here’s two out of five singles from the album: “Alright” and “i”.
Album: To Pimp A Butterfly, Song: “Alright”
Album: To Pimp A Butterfly, Song: “i”
These singles (among countless others) are what defines the role Kendrick plays in today’s Hip Hop world. Happy Birthday, King Kendrick.
