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, it's a key entry in Kendrick Lamar's run.
On vinyl: A vinyl-revival-era release, so fresh pressings are usually easy to find new.
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More from Kendrick Lamar — where to go next
If you have To Pimp a Butterfly, these are the Kendrick Lamar records worth reaching for next.
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To Pimp a Butterfly2015 · you're viewing this oneStart here
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Section.802011 · Hip-HopClassic
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good kid, m.A.A.d city2012 · Hip-HopClassic
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untitled unmastered.2016 · Hip-HopClassic
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DAMN.2017 · Hip-HopClassic
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