Kendrick Lamar
Kendrick Lamar’s “Death To Molly” Message Explained
It probably came as a surprise to most, but Kendrick Lamar’s message in his “Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe” video was not subtle at all (see: “Death To Molly”). In his sit down with Sway for MTV, Kendrick explains that this is one of the terms that needs to be put to rest because it’s corny and waters down to culture. He goes on to mention that some rappers out there might rap about molly, but don’t really live that lifestyle.
Some trends he approved of that rap spawned? Jerseys and button ups.
If you peeped that Black Hippy “U.O.E.N.O.” remix yesterday, ScHoolboy Q had a little something to say about molly in his verse too.
OS REWIND: Who Is Kendrick Lamar?
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OS REWIND: Kendrick Lamar – Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe (Remix) (feat. Jay-Z)
Quadron – Better Off (feat. Kendrick Lamar)
Producer: Robin Hannibal
Album: Avalanche
Label: Vested in Culture, a division of Epic Records / Sony Music Entertainment
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/avalanche/id642533042
Indy-Danish duo, Quadron (Coco O & Robin Hannibal) are planning the release of their second studio album “Avalanche” out June 4th. The album only has one guest appearance, which we have here with the Kendrick Lamar-featured “Better Off.”
You might remember vocalist Coco O from Tyler, the Creator’s “Treehome95” along with Music from Baz Luhrmann’s Film, The Great Gatsby earlier this month, as you get a taste of what Quadron can do on their own. This isn’t the first time Quadron and Kendrick Lamar have crossed paths, as the duo were also members of Boom Clap Bachelors, which K. Dot used material from his “Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe” from their song, “Tiden Flyver.”
You can enjoy the track above and pre-order the album on iTunes now.
OS REWIND: Black Hippy – U.O.E.N.O. (Remix)
OS REWIND: Kendrick Lamar – Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe (Director’s Cut) [Music Video]
OS REWIND: Music From Baz Luhrmann’s Film “The Great Gatsby” [Album Stream]
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Black Hippy – U.O.E.N.O. (Remix)
We’ve been anticipating Kendrick Lamar’s verse for “U.O.E.N.O.” for a few weeks now, and we thought it was distant memory. That is, until now. To raise awareness for the upcoming good kid m.A.A.d city world tour, the entire Black Hippy crew jumps on the Rocko street banger, right after a little PSA from the team and Mac Miller.
Download the remix, then peep the dates and purchase your tickets below.
YES, BLACK HIPPY! TDE!
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OS REWIND: Ab-Soul – Black Lip Bastard (Remix) (feat. Kendrick Lamar, ScHoolboy Q & Jay Rock) [Music Video]
Kendrick Lamar Speaks On Kanye West’s Marketing Rollout For “New Slaves”
Click image to watch Kendrick Lamar talk about Kanye West’s “New Slaves” marketing rollout
It looks likes fans weren’t the only ones in awe of what Kanye West did with the rollout of his new single “New Slaves” on Friday night. After a show on Saturday, Kendrick Lamar had a chance to talk with Sway about Ye’s interesting marketing tactics.
Kendrick said that the way Kanye did this is extremely inspiring and is happy that somebody is changing the game. Peep the entire interview after the jump.
OS REWIND: Kendrick Lamar – Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe [Music Video]
OS REWIND: Who Is Kendrick Lamar?
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Who Is Kendrick Lamar?
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By this time, after plenty of projects, long time fans should have a pretty good idea of who Kendrick Lamar is. Those who are barely getting up on game can get a little insight on who the kid from a mAAd city is, as he lists out a few descriptions of himself. Topics you would have heard over the course of listening to good kid m.A.A.d city.
“Kendrick Lamar is a human being. Period.” (c) Kendrick Lamar
OS REWIND: Kendrick Lamar – Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe (Director’s Cut) [Music Video]
OS REWIND: Kendrick Lamar “On The Road: Verge Campus Tour”
Solange – Looks Good With Trouble (feat. Kendrick Lamar)
Producer: Dev Hynes a.k.a. Blood Orange
Album: True EP
Label: Terrible Records
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/looks-good-trouble-feat.-kendrick/id647961144?i=647961695
Last November, Solange Knowles released her first extended-play with the 7-track project “True.” Highlighted by the EP’s lead-single “Losing You,” Solange gave fans something new in comparison to her past work which had a strong 80’s nostalgia similar to a Madonna-vibe. Speaking of which, one of the tracks from the project we listened to the most the 90 second “Look Good with Trouble” interlude.
Fans expressed their love for the song, which prompted Solange to release a full version that we have today. Kendirck Lamar joins the song in on the update version discussing his temptations during tour life along with Solange trying to stay clear of any trouble in their paths. Listen to the track above then head over to iTunes and make the purchase.
OS REWIND: Solange – Losing You (Live at SXSW)
OS REWIND: Solange – Lovers In The Parking Lot
OS REWIND: Solange Performs “Don’t Let Me Down” On Late Show w/ David Letterman
J. Cole “Born Sinner” [Episode #2] (Kendrick Lamar)
Click image to watch J. Cole “Born Sinner” Episode #2
In the next episode of J. Cole’s new “Born Sinner” series, his good friend Kendrick Lamar is featured. In episode one, we saw Cole’s mother Kay Cole share some of her story raising Jermaine, but now TDE emcee is up to share his upbringings in hip-hop. Kendrick opened up being born into the genre with his father playing Big Daddy Kane after birth on his way back home. As a kid, Kendrick caught on to rap at an early age noticing artist writing in journals for their current and past experiences growing up in inner-city communities.
In a recent conversation with Erykah Badu, she asked K. Dot what was his fulfillment out of music. He was stuck with words for a few moments, which Badu said she still hasn’t found what she’s looking for hoping he wouldn’t follow in her path. You can listen to all of this and more in the audio clip above.
OS REWIND: Kendrick Lamar – Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe (Director’s Cut) [Music Video]
OS REWIND: J. Cole “Born Sinner” Episode #1 (Kay Cole)
OS REWIND: Kendrick Lamar “On The Road: Verge Campus Tour”
Kendrick Lamar & Steve Aoki Interview With Karmaloop TV
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Kendrick Lamar and Steve Aoki recently hit the road for the Verge Campus Tour and caught up with Karmaloop CEO Greg Selkoe during one of their stops to talk about the success of the tour. K. Dot, Aoki, and Selkoe talk about the musical mesh of the tour, if Kendrick and Aoki have been collaborating at all, mixing rap with EDM, and the possibility of doing another tour similar to this in the future. Check out the interview in full after the jump.
OS REWIND: Kendrick Lamar “On The Road: Verge Campus Tour”
OS REWIND: Steve Aoki – Ooh (feat. Rob Roy)
Top 10 Videos Of The Week (April 21, 2012)
Things didn’t seem to slow up at all this week, bringing us a slew of dope visuals. We’re giving you a bit of everything, too. An alternative pick, some baby making R&B and ill rap. It doesn’t hurt that we probably saw a clear choice for videos of the year in the past seven days, and that’s after saying that last week with J. Cole. Maybe this means rappers are gonna be stepping their visual game up for the remainder of 2013.
Follow us after the jump and peep our Top 10 countdown.
OS REWIND: Top 10 Videos Of The Week (April 7, 2013)
Kendrick Lamar Announces “good kid, m.A.A.d city” World Tour
Kendrick Lamar may have only just finished his Spring tour, but the Top Dawg Entertainment general shows no end to his well-known work ethic, by topping his previous activities with something even greater. The rapper will be embarking on yet another world tour, in honor of his good kid, m.A.A.d city album, alongside special guest contributions from ScHoolboy Q, Ab-Soul and Jay Rock.
You’ll be able to catch K. Dot at a number of events in the U.S., Canada, UK, France, Sweden and many more. As well as the solo dates, you may notice that he will be performing at several major festivals, requiring you to purchase tickets for that day.
60 shows. 15 countries. 23 headline concert dates. 22 international festivals. 15 US summer festivals. Is that enough for Kendrick you? The boy is working.
Take a look at the tour dates in full after the jump.
OS REWIND: Kendrick Lamar “Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe” (BTS Photos)
OS REWIND: Miguel – How Many Drinks? (Remix) (feat. Kendrick Lamar) [Music Video]
Kendrick Lamar “Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe” Video Shoot (BTS Photos)
Tuesday afternoon, Kendrick Lamar began the shooting process for the visuals to his single “Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe.” Juicy J and Mike Epps are seen making cameos, but the big elephant in the room is whether or not Jay-Z will be in the music video to the recently released remix version of the song (we’re hoping he does, of course).
These upcoming visuals are a testament to Kendrick’s debut album “good kid, m.A.A.d city,” which has been in promo for over a year dating back to the release of his first taste with “The Recipe” live at Coachella. Whether Jiggaman does what the world wants him to do remains to be seen, but we should be in store for another epic K dot video. We all should be thankful Hov even blessed the record with rare verses.
Hit the jump to watch a hilarious clip of Kendrick as “Uncle Beez Wax” backstage, during his Saturday Night Live debut.
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OS REWIND: Kendrick Lamar and Miguel Cover VIBE
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OS REWIND: Behind The Scenes: Miguel & Kendrick Lamar “How Many Drinks (Remix)” [Video]
Miguel – How Many Drinks? (Remix) (feat. Kendrick Lamar)
From the second we found out that Kendrick Lamar would be accompanying Miguel on a track, expectations were obviously over the roof. We’re now given the chance to listen to the remix of “How Many Drinks?” with the Top Dawg Entertainment general himself, and the outcome is of the highest order. The single was originally positioned on the singer’s impressive sophomore album Kaleidoscope Dream, which was released last September.
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DJ Drama Interviews Kendrick Lamar & Schoolboy Q
Recently Schoolboy Q and Kendrick Lamar dropped by DJ Drama’s studio to discuss a number of pressing topics. Among them were how TDE killed their shows at SXSW, even making the floor collapse at the famous illmore event. Kendrick then went on to speak about being named MTV’s “Hottest MC” in the game.
After the jump peep Schoolboy Q’s exclusive interview with FUSE.
OS REWIND: Kendrick Lamar – Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe (Remix) (feat. Jay-Z)
OS REWIND: Schoolboy Q – Yay Yay
Kendrick Lamar and Miguel Cover VIBE
K. Dot and Mig Money cover VIBE’s “Leaders Of The New Cool” issue
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Kendrick Lamar Interview At Paid Dues 2013
Last weekend, the 2013 edition of the independent Hip Hop festival, Paid Dues took place in San Bernardino, CA which included Black Hippy, Joey Bada$$, Dom Kennedy, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and more. Backstage during the show, Power 106’s Rikki Martinez caught up with K Dot which he opened up about Erykah Badu being the one artist he’d like to collaborate with right now. Kendrick was asked about anything he could change in his career before the recognition was having patience for his career chasing after money instead of staying true to his vision and art initially.
Over the last 6 months, he cites his success as a new growth in terms of knowing what he wants in life in comparison to growing up as a teen wanting the lavish things with his natural maturing as an adult. He closes out with speaking on TDE’s best feeling knowing where they came from putting in the groundwork for years becoming one of the most well respected and talented camps in music thanking M.U.R.S. for an opportunity.
OS REWIND: Kendrick Lamar – Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe (Remix) (feat. Jay-Z)
OS REWIND: Kendrick Lamar Announces Spring “College Campus Tour”
OS REWIND: TopDawg Surprises Kendrick Lamar With Jay-Z “Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe (Remix)”
