To Pimp a Butterfly — 2015
Kendrick Lamar
An ambitious fusion of hip-hop, jazz, funk and spoken word, wrestling with race, fame and self-worth. Challenging on first listen and richer with every return. Widely considered a landmark of the 2010s. Released in 2015 — a solid middle chapter.
On vinyl: Fresh pressings are easy to source; this is a good one to buy new rather than hunt second-hand.
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