Kendra my two first names up with that
on April 16th 2018
Kendrick Lamar made history welcome to
watchmojo.com and today we’ll be
counting down our picks for the top five
reasons damn won a Pulitzer Prize for we
begin we publish new content every day
so be sure to subscribe to our channel
and ring the bell to get notified about
our latest videos for this list we’ll be
looking at some of the many reasons why
the Compton rapper’s critically
acclaimed album damn was worthy of this
prestigious prize which had previously
only ever been awarded to classical and
number five his impact is undeniable
he’s changed the public perception of
rap in 2011 Kendrick was crowned the new
king of West Coast rap by legends like
dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg and his since
gone on to prove himself worthy of the
title multiple times over whenever a
discussion about raps goat greatest of
all time occurs
his name is consistently among the top
contenders but Kendricks impact extends
well beyond the rap world with his
technical ability insightful lyrics and
distinct instrumentation he’s putting a
rap of a caliber and complexity the
likes of which has rarely been heard
before he sports people once dismissive
of rap to reevaluate the entire genre
including apparently the Bueller
surprise board before damn is the
culmination of his work thus far when
you look at the discography of even the
most iconic musicians you’re sure to
come across a lackluster release or two
since making waves with often overlooked
digital release overly dedicated Lamar’s
put out one solid album or mixtape after
another and this she’s not into stuff
like no one else in this apartment beg
your pardon my grandbaby those dynamic
flow and lyrical content helps to create
a sense of continuity between them every
album has seen the compton rapper boldly
pushing the boundaries of his own
artistic identity his discography traces
his evolution is not just a rapper but
an artist that has consistently excelled
at every new stage damn is both
culmination of everything that he’s done
so far and the proof that he’s still
growing
[Music]
number three it’s timely and challenging
in the best possible way people around
the world have been connecting with
Kendricks thoughtful lyrics since the
release of section 80 in 2011 however
with dam Kendrick managed to reach an
unprecedented number of listeners and
did so remarkably without softening his
sound or his lyrics if anything dam is
Kendrick at his most assertive abrasive
and unapologetic is humming making Luke
6 rather than scare away the masses blew
away both music listeners and critics
alike it got the whole world talking
he speaks truths across a wide range of
subjects from african-american identity
in our divided world to more deeply
personal reflections on life death and
legacy Lamar sugarcoats nothing leaves
the listener lost and sober reflection
number two its complexity makes it stand
out from other popular music there’s a
science to writing popular music craft
an undeniable hook keep it easily
digestible set up expectations and then
deliver on them on damn Kendrick does
almost none of the above in his
trademark style he frequently switches
up his flow keeping the listener on
their toes stylistically the music
differs from one track to another
sometimes wildly instrumentally this
album is dense and endlessly creative
with the greatest instrument of all
Kendricks vocals engaging and
challenging the listener from start to
finish as Pulitzer Prize host Dana
Kennedy put it the best work was awarded
a Pulitzer Prize translation considering
the musical artistry of this album the
Pulitzer couldn’t have gone to anyone
else
Kendrick Lamar is certainly a musician
certainly doing music but this is quite
new for the Pulitzers number one it’s a
remarkable exploration of the
african-american experience as a pilot
surprise board put it when explaining
their choice damn is a virtuosic song
collection unified by his vernacular
authenticity and rhythmic dynamism that
offers affecting vignettes capturing the
complexity of modern african-american
life
Kendrick Lamar is arguably blessed with
the greatest and most interesting flow
and modern rap but his lyrics are what
truly set him apart
so she cuts it’s in my DNA I got
millions like our riches building in my
DNA
he’s not just witty and insightful he’s
a musical storyteller crafting complex
and moving narratives that get to the
very heart of his upbringing in Compton
and the experience of african-americans
living in the 21st century dam is a
great album but it’s also an essential
piece of contemporary musical journalism
do you agree with our picks check out
these other great clips from WatchMojo
and subscribe for new videos every day [Music]
on April 16th 2018
Kendrick Lamar made history welcome to
watchmojo.com and today we’ll be
counting down our picks for the top five
reasons damn won a Pulitzer Prize for we
begin we publish new content every day
so be sure to subscribe to our channel
and ring the bell to get notified about
our latest videos for this list we’ll be
looking at some of the many reasons why
the Compton rapper’s critically
acclaimed album damn was worthy of this
prestigious prize which had previously
only ever been awarded to classical and
number five his impact is undeniable
he’s changed the public perception of
rap in 2011 Kendrick was crowned the new
king of West Coast rap by legends like
dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg and his since
gone on to prove himself worthy of the
title multiple times over whenever a
discussion about raps goat greatest of
all time occurs
his name is consistently among the top
contenders but Kendricks impact extends
well beyond the rap world with his
technical ability insightful lyrics and
distinct instrumentation he’s putting a
rap of a caliber and complexity the
likes of which has rarely been heard
before he sports people once dismissive
of rap to reevaluate the entire genre
including apparently the Bueller
surprise board before damn is the
culmination of his work thus far when
you look at the discography of even the
most iconic musicians you’re sure to
come across a lackluster release or two
since making waves with often overlooked
digital release overly dedicated Lamar’s
put out one solid album or mixtape after
another and this she’s not into stuff
like no one else in this apartment beg
your pardon my grandbaby those dynamic
flow and lyrical content helps to create
a sense of continuity between them every
album has seen the compton rapper boldly
pushing the boundaries of his own
artistic identity his discography traces
his evolution is not just a rapper but
an artist that has consistently excelled
at every new stage damn is both
culmination of everything that he’s done
so far and the proof that he’s still
growing
[Music]
number three it’s timely and challenging
in the best possible way people around
the world have been connecting with
Kendricks thoughtful lyrics since the
release of section 80 in 2011 however
with dam Kendrick managed to reach an
unprecedented number of listeners and
did so remarkably without softening his
sound or his lyrics if anything dam is
Kendrick at his most assertive abrasive
and unapologetic is humming making Luke
6 rather than scare away the masses blew
away both music listeners and critics
alike it got the whole world talking
he speaks truths across a wide range of
subjects from african-american identity
in our divided world to more deeply
personal reflections on life death and
legacy Lamar sugarcoats nothing leaves
the listener lost and sober reflection
number two its complexity makes it stand
out from other popular music there’s a
science to writing popular music craft
an undeniable hook keep it easily
digestible set up expectations and then
deliver on them on damn Kendrick does
almost none of the above in his
trademark style he frequently switches
up his flow keeping the listener on
their toes stylistically the music
differs from one track to another
sometimes wildly instrumentally this
album is dense and endlessly creative
with the greatest instrument of all
Kendricks vocals engaging and
challenging the listener from start to
finish as Pulitzer Prize host Dana
Kennedy put it the best work was awarded
a Pulitzer Prize translation considering
the musical artistry of this album the
Pulitzer couldn’t have gone to anyone
else
Kendrick Lamar is certainly a musician
certainly doing music but this is quite
new for the Pulitzers number one it’s a
remarkable exploration of the
african-american experience as a pilot
surprise board put it when explaining
their choice damn is a virtuosic song
collection unified by his vernacular
authenticity and rhythmic dynamism that
offers affecting vignettes capturing the
complexity of modern african-american
life
Kendrick Lamar is arguably blessed with
the greatest and most interesting flow
and modern rap but his lyrics are what
truly set him apart
so she cuts it’s in my DNA I got
millions like our riches building in my
DNA
he’s not just witty and insightful he’s
a musical storyteller crafting complex
and moving narratives that get to the
very heart of his upbringing in Compton
and the experience of african-americans
living in the 21st century dam is a
great album but it’s also an essential
piece of contemporary musical journalism
do you agree with our picks check out
these other great clips from WatchMojo
and subscribe for new videos every day [Music]
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