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How Kendrick Lamar Shaped the 2010s, Polyphonic
In this video essay, the author frames Lamar as a defining voice in the 2010s. He examines Lamar's oeuvre, tracking changes in style and focus along the way. As a result, this video shines a light on some of the themes and issues examined in Lamar's work.
ELEMENT: How Kendrick Lamar Collaborates, Nerd Writer
Whilst we are focusing entirely on Lamar's lyrics in this unit, this video addresses another notable aspect of Kendrick Lamar's work: his music videos. This video essay looks at how visuals are used to illuminate key themes and messages in his music, how Lamar approaches collaboration, and how his videos reference other great works of photography.
An English Professor On Kendrick Lamar’s “FEAR.”, Genius
In this video, a musical journalist and English professor discuss some of the ideas and stylistic choices of Kendrick Lamar's track "FEAR.", in which Lamar details three different periods of his life at ages seven, seventeen and twenty-seven.
Review: Kendrick Lamar’s Anxiety Leads to Joy and Jabs on New Album, New York Times
How Kendrick Lamar Won the Pulitzer Prize and What It Means, Vanity Fair
Click the image to watch a video about why Kendrick Lamar won the Pulitzer Prize for music and why that's significant for the Pulitzer Prize institution.
What Went Wrong With… DAMN. & The Continued Overrating Of Kendrick Lamar?, What Went Wrong With...?
This article criticizes the hype surrounding Kendrick Lamar, suggesting that it is unfounded and unwarranted. What do you think?
