Kendrick lamar king kunta last night, kendrick lamar s longthirstedafter new album, to pimp a butterfly, materialized suddenly on itunes. Kendrick lamars king kunta syncs perfectly with the. Kendrick lamar has spoken about the roots behind king kunta, a recent single from his new album to pimp a butterfly. It was released as the albums third single on march 24, 2015. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the quotes submission guide. Kendrick lamar s to pimp a butterfly has all the markings of a classic, and now it has its first official music video. Kendrick lamar born kendrick lamar duckworth june 17, 1987 is a rapper from compton, california. For kendrick lamars music, news, and tour dates, check out his zumic artist page. When kendrick lamar referenced a rapper with a ghostwriter on king kunta, some speculated that he was going at his mentor dr. King kunta video 2015 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Kendrick lamar dance in compton in the music video for king kunta kendrick lamar. Theory and the pfunk of king kunta, the jazz calamity of for free. His third album to pimp a butterfly is the highest rated rap album in metacritic and the 4th highest ranked album of all time with a score of 96100. King kunta is concerned with the history of negative stereotypes all.
Kendrick lamar king kunta skiitour remix by skiitour. Kendrick lamar born kendrick lamar duckworth june 17, 1987 is a rapper from. His music is largely influenced by the works of 2pac, jayz, nas, dmx, the notorious b. Mar 26, 2015 kendric lamar s has reportedly picked king kunta as his next radio single, so naturally, hes got a video on the way. Apr 02, 2015 kendrick lamar has gone back to his compton roots in his new video. Watch kendrick lamars great king kunta vid, with love from. He is regarded by many critics and contemporaries as one of the most important and influential hip hop artists of his generation, and as one of the greatest rappers and lyricists of all time. Two weeks after kendrick lamar s surprise release of to pimp a butterfly, the compton rapper has finally unveiled the music video for king kunta.
Born today most popular celebs most popular celebs celebrity news. It looks like we dont have any quotes for this title yet. Kendrick lamar imbues a root vegetable with literary meaning. That has perhaps never been more obvious than with king kunta, off of lamar s latest album to pimp a butterfly, and its repeated references to yams. Kendrick lamar reveals the connection between his king kunta video and 2pacs california love remix vid.
Kendrick lamar filmed his king kunta video at the compton. Kendrick lamar told mtv about his inspiration from the tv series roots ive been called many things growing up. The official music video for kendrick lamars king kunta has been released for you to listen to. The latest cut off to pimp a butterfly, the upcoming sophomore lp effort from comptons kendrick. Months after this song and to pimp a butterfly dropped, meek mill revealed the man behind some of drakes lyrics, making the verse below fit. You probably didnt catch the 2pac connection in kendricks. Kendrick lamar premieres king kunta music video watch. Hear kendrick lamars funky new album track king kunta. Director x 2015 aftermathinterscope top dawg entertainment.
Kendrick lamar keeps it simple and intense at tacoma dome show. As for what king kunta is to the 6 god, aint no telling until drake replies. This is the official music video for kendrick lamars king kunta the. Indisputably the most acclaimed rap artist of his generation, kendrick lamar is one of those rare mcs who has achieved critical and commercial success while earning the respect and support of those who inspired him. Kendrick lamar drops the official king kunta video complex. Mar 23, 2015 kendrick lamars powerful to pimp a butterfly track king kunta does more than just reference the virginian slave of roots and sample james browns the payback and ahmads we. King kunta is a song by american hip hop recording artist kendrick lamar, taken from his third album, to pimp a butterfly 2015. The industrys vermin is a hiphop track about the way the industry, we all know to be corrupt, treats. Aside from his solo career, lamar is also known as a member of the hip hop supergroup black. You probably didnt catch the 2pac connection in kendrick s king kunta video.
May 22, 2017 kendrick lamar king kunta film director. Kendrick lamars latest album wasnt always called to pimp a butterfly. The fact that kendrick lamar premiered the video for king kunta on a times square billboard for a headphone company that dr. This is the official music video for kendrick lamars king. Whether you flocked to times square to watch the live premiere or ran it back on vevo, by now youve probably watched kendrick lamar s king kunta video a dozen times or so. Your song of the week, kendrick lamar s king kunta.
Compton, california native kendrick lamar duckworth grew up immersed in hiphop culture and surrounded by gang activity. To king kunta, hes a homeless person smelling of grandpas old medicine reeking from your skinmoonshine and gin. The song appears on lamars 16th march 2015 album, to pimp. Kendrick lamar premieres king kunta video in times square. Kendrick lamar is wearing black sandals and white socks. Last night, kendrick put that video into motion, as he gathered a crowd at. It looks like we dont have a synopsis for this title yet. All songs considered this week were introducing a minipodcast from all songs considered for conversations about news, songs.
Few current mcs could pull off ending an album with an imagined dialogue between themselves and tupac shakur, using snippets from a 1994. It was released on march 15, 2015, by top dawg entertainment, distributed. Kendrick lamar goes back to compton for king kunta video. Alright was released to radio stations as the albums fourth single on june 30, 2015. I got a bone to pick i dont want you monkey mouth motherfuckers sittin in my throne again aye aye nigga whats happening nigga. Mar 16, 2015 kendrick lamar king kunta last night, kendrick lamars longthirstedafter new album, to pimp a butterfly, materialized suddenly on itunes. D city s swimming pools drank, to pimp a butterfly s king kunta pyrotechnics, hydraulics. Alright is a song by american rapper kendrick lamar, taken from his third album to pimp a butterfly 2015. King kunta kendrick lamar to pimp a butterfly 2015 youtube. After several years of development, lamar hit his creative and charttopping stride. Kendrick lamar dances on compton swap meet roof in king kunta video wan joon kim and his son kirk work behind the counter in their stall in the compton fashion center on june 18, 2012. Dec 18, 2017 please do not send a complaint to the channel. Lamar also went on the kuntas groove sessions tour, which included eight shows in eight.
Kendrick lamar king kunta kendrick lamar king kunta kendrick lamar king kunta to pimp a butterfly new album to pimp a butterfly new album to pimp a butterfly new album kendrick lamar. Kendrick lamar by topdawgent published on 20611t03. Mar 16, 2015 check out king kunta explicit by kendrick lamar on amazon music. King kunta everybody wanna cut the legs off him king kunta black man taking no losses bitch where was you when i was walkin now i run the game got the whole world talkin king kunta everybody wanna cut the legs off him funk, funk, funk, funk, funk, funk we want the funk we want the funk now if i give you the funk you gon take it we want. Kendrick lamar duckworth born june 17, 1987 is an american rapper, songwriter, record producer, and singer. Whatever you call him, kendrick lamar is a pulitzer prize winner. Angelina jolie, mila kunis and john malkovich are just a few of the film stars who have moonlighted in music videos.
Kendrick lamar, king kunta 2015 kendrick lamar is known for his dense lyrics, which can be interpreted in a number of ways. Watch kendrick lamar celebrate compton in king kunta. Pedl, solar music rights management, bmg rights management, latinautor peermusic. Kendrick lamars to pimp a butterfly has all the markings of a classic, and. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. The album 2018 was the source of three of lamar s top ten pop hits. Framed by a vintage kungfu movie conceit lamar s latest alter ego is kung fu kenny the set packs in career highlights good kid, m.
No 1 to pimp a butterfly by kendrick lamar the rappers knotty and apparently uncommercial album found a. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the synopsis submission guide. Watch kendrick lamar celebrate compton in king kunta video. King kunta kendrick lamar to pimp a butterfly 2015. King kunta by kendrick lamar free listening on soundcloud. Earlier today, kendrick lamar teamed up with beats by dre and hot 97 to premiere the official video for king kunta in times square. Apr 02, 2015 two weeks after kendrick lamar s surprise release of to pimp a butterfly, the compton rapper has finally unveiled the music video for king kunta.
King kunta kendrick lamar youtube official music video. Jul 10, 2015 kendrick lamar live 2015 tour dates kendrick lamar les ardentes fest 2015 09 jul liege 2015 kendrick lamar cruilla barcelona 2015 10 jul barcelona 2015 kendrick lamar wayhome music festival 2015. Kendrick lamar king kunta, 2015, kendrick lamar, king kunta videa. Winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events.
Speaking in a video interview with nme, the rapper said. King kunta explicit by kendrick lamar on amazon music. Kendrick lamar king kunta lyrics, music, songs, sounds. Lamar s cinematic and collaborative inclinations inevitably attracted the mainstream film industry. Lyrics and video for the song king kunta by kendrick lamar songfacts. Kendrick lamar aims for the black power pantheon with to pimp a. He prowled across the stage as he launched into king kunta, a piece of driving funk from his 2015 album to pimp a butterfly that was. This short film is going to pertain to kendrick lamrlars album good kid, maad city. To pimp a butterfly is the third studio album by american rapper kendrick lamar. Stream kendrick lamar, a playlist by king kunta from desktop or your mobile device.
Kendrick lamar king kunta music video sees charttopper go back. Users who like kendrick lamar king kunta to pimp a butterfly users who reposted kendrick lamar king kunta to pimp a butterfly playlists containing kendrick lamar king kunta to pimp a butterfly more tracks like kendrick lamar king kunta to pimp a butterfly. Az kendrick lamar king kunta cimu videot aradipx nevu felhasznalo toltotte fel az zene kategoriaba. Kendrick lamar has gone back to his compton roots in his new video. King kunta untitled 07 2014 2016 new freezer rich the kid cover collard greens schoolboy q cover swimming pools drank backseat freestyle loyalty. Two hours later, hes dropped the official video, filmed out in. Kendrick lamar live 2015 tour dates kendrick lamar les ardentes fest 2015 09 jul liege 2015 kendrick lamar cruilla barcelona 2015 10 jul barcelona 2015 kendrick lamar wayhome music festival 2015. You probably didnt catch the 2pac connection in kendrick s king kunta. Director x breaks down kendrick lamars king kunta video. In the state of just being a black man, ive been called many things. I n the days since kendrick lamar s third album was released online so unexpectedly that it appeared to take even his record label by surprise its creator has been mentioned in the same.
Lyrically a festive song about hope, it features uncredited vocals from the songs coproducer pharrell williams during the chorus. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Selfproclaimed king of new york kendrick lamar may have premiered his video for king kunta in the middle of times square on wednesday evening. This is the official music video for kendrick lamars king kunta. You probably didnt catch the 2pac connection in kendrick. Kendrick lamar king kunta, 2015, kendrick lamar, king. Stream king kunta by kendrick lamar from desktop or your mobile device.
513 408 1426 1440 772 672 1132 345 1243 74 670 1188 1474 633 362 1409 1017 1401 402 27 1448 1058 1145 42 1157 335 587 1355 1111