kendrick lamar

Kendrick Lamar “Big Boy’s Neighborhood” Freestyle

Monday, October 22 2012 11:13 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Music

Kendrick’s debut album is in stores today, but today he stopped by Big Boy’s Neighborhood for a freestyle over a handful of DPG instrumentals. Pick up good kid, m.A.A.d city here.

New Music: Kendrick Lamar Ft. Ab-Soul x Jay Rock “The Heart Pt. 3 (Will Let It Die)”

Saturday, October 20 2012 5:03 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Music

Fresh out the Vegas lab, K-Dot treats his fans with the third installment of “The Heart” series with features from his TDE compadres. Sounds like three times is a charm. Tae Beast on the beat.

Kendrick Lamar Explains m.A.A.d Title

Friday, October 19 2012 4:08 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

In his interview with the LA Leakers, K-Dot reveals my Angry Adolescence divide and my Angel’s on Angel Dust are the meanings behind the acronym in his debut’s title. He also touched on collaborating with Drake and upcoming tracks with T.I. as well as J.Cole. good kid, m.A.A.d city drops Tuesday.

Sidebar: AlLindstrom Interview l Karmaloop TV Interview

Pharrell Compares Kendrick To Bob Dylan

Friday, October 19 2012 12:14 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, True Story

The times they are a-changin’. With Kendrick Lamar’s album dropping on Monday, Pharrell turned to his Twitter account and compared Kendrick’s music to Mr. Tambourine Man, Bob Dylan.
@Pharrell. @kendricklamar is this era’s Bob Dylan. Masterful story telling. Listen to it, it will elevate you. And just like that music has changed. … @kendricklamar Sick hooks, beats, perspective and zero MSG. Individuality always wins. Goodnight me too’s and blendinables.#OTHER


New Music: A$AP Rocky Ft. Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar “Fuckin Problem”

Thursday, October 18 2012 4:49 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Music

Produced by 40 and Drake, A$AP flexes his rolodex for the first single off his debut album, LONGLIVEA$AP. Is it a fucking problem? Well, that remains to be seen.


Dr. Dre, Game, T.I. & Big Sean Join Kendrick Lamar In LA

Thursday, October 18 2012 8:09 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Live Show

Kendrick brought his tour to Club Nokia last night for two shows and a whole lot of guests. Dr. Dre made his presence and assisted K-Dot on their first live performance of “Compton” followed by “The Recipe”.

Below, K-Dot is joined by Game for “The City”, Big Sean crashes “Swimming Pools” and  T.I.P. hits the stage for  ”Go Get It” and “What You Know”. Footage courtesy of 99.1% x LA Leakers.

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New Music: Kendrick Lamar “Backseat Freestyle”

Monday, October 15 2012 6:25 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Music

Hit Boy’s production takes a back seat on the latest leak from Kendrick’s debut. ”Freestyles” are usually reserved for mixtapes and this probably should’ve been too. good kid, m.A.A.D city drops on the 22nd. Pre-order here.

Bootleg Kev Interviews Kendrick Lamar

Friday, October 12 2012 9:45 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

While out in Arizona, K-Dot spoke with Bootleg Kev. He says “Compton” was the first recording he did with Dr. Dre, explains why we have yet to see a video for “The Recipe”, his BET Hip-Hop Awards cypher and more.

Music Matters Vlog: Ab-Soul Ain’t EATIN

Thursday, October 11 2012 6:36 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Guess not everyone is eatin. As TDE continues to travel across the states for the BET Music Matters tour, we get more behind the scenes look at their recent stops in their second vlog.

2012 BET Hip-Hop Awards Performances

Wednesday, October 10 2012 8:57 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Live Show

Aside from the cyphers, BET kept the Hip-Hop Awards stage occupied throughout the night. One of the highlights was the emotional tribute to Chris Lighty from Missy, Q-Tip, Fat Joe and 50 Cent.

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