On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan tackle a bucket-list album: Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly. Following the breakthrough success of Good Kid, m.A.A.d City, this record explores how Kendrick copes with newfound fame and structural injustice. Frequently cited as one of the greatest albums of all time, tune in to hear what the guys think!

Listen to the album:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_n_dmtzA0IWImBN3fbUBUl_WgD-YSaMZaI&si=1KQs4hPZB1xRpET3

Purchase the album:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UDDM7K0?ref=clp_hp_h_pc

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:55 Last Review Recap

05:02 What Is A Kendrick Lamar?

19:30 Wesley's Theory

30:28 For Free? (Interlude)

35:42 King Kunta

47:10 Institutionalized

54:46 These Walls

01:05:43 u

01:15:39 Alright

01:26:38 For Sale? (Interlude)

01:34:06 Ways to Support The Show

01:39:26 Momma

01:46:56 Hood Politics

01:54:10 How Much A Dollar Cost

02:01:17 Complexion (A Zulu Love)

02:08:30 The Blacker The Berry

02:16:04 You Ain't Gotta Lie (Momma Said)

02:21:43 i

02:29:29 Mortal Man

02:38:42 Overall Ratings

02:45:05 Next Album Recommendations

02:48:18 Next Week's Review