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Panorama Offers Social Commentary From Kendrick Lamar and New Songs From the National
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Panorama Offers Social Commentary From Kendrick Lamar and New Songs From the National

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 / 1 August 2016
Stellar sets from the Julie Ruin, Foals, Kendrick Lamar, the National and more made for an exciting second day of the inaugural Panorama Music Festival.
BJ the Chicago Kid – “The New Cupid” feat. Kendrick Lamar
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BJ the Chicago Kid – “The New Cupid” feat. Kendrick Lamar

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 / 29 March 2016
Just to prove it's 2016, Kendrick Lamar pops in, and it's an unforced appearance, not exploitative in the least. A funky, sexy, eclectic single.
Funkadelic – “Ain’t That Funkin Kinda Hard on You (We Ain’t Never Gonna Stop Remix)”
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Funkadelic – “Ain’t That Funkin Kinda Hard on You (We Ain’t Never Gonna Stop Remix)”

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 / 8 March 2016
Kendrick Lamar and Ice Cube do fine fresh jobs, but George Clinton is still the king and they know it.
The 58th Grammy Awards: Authenticity Is the Hardest Thing to Fake
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The 58th Grammy Awards: Authenticity Is the Hardest Thing to Fake

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 / 16 February 2016
Amidst the numerous deaths of pop music icons, we thought the Grammys might do something soulful this year. Lamar and Howard, at least, gave us what we needed.
Guessing the Grammys 2016: Expect Weirdness
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Guessing the Grammys 2016: Expect Weirdness

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 / 14 February 2016
Speculating on the nominees' odds in a dozen big categories.
The New Faith of Kendrick Lamar: Dramatic Unity in ‘good kid, m.A.A.d city’
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The New Faith of Kendrick Lamar: Dramatic Unity in ‘good kid, m.A.A.d city’

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 / 8 February 2016
Lamar's story is more that just a personal statement or expression; it seeks to bring light into a city corrupted by darkness.
Dr. Dre: Compton (take 2)
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Dr. Dre: Compton (take 2)

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 / 19 August 2015
After 15 years of largely playing mentor to developing artists, Dr. Dre makes a triumphant 11th hour solo return.
Dr. Dre: Compton
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Dr. Dre: Compton

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 / 17 August 2015
A rapper/producer that started in the '80s raps and produces a surprisingly good album three decades later.
Kendrick Lamar – “For Free? (Interlude)” (video)
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Kendrick Lamar – “For Free? (Interlude)” (video)

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 / 4 August 2015
Kendrick Lamar has released a new video from the lauded To Pimp a Butterfly and it has sparked a lively conversation.
Them Changes: A Conversation with Thundercat
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Them Changes: A Conversation with Thundercat

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 / 29 July 2015
He's the go-to bass mastermind who's anchored already-iconic albums by Kendrick Lamar and Kamasi Washington. For his latest mini-album, Thundercat gets both sad and weird, taking us on a true emotional journey.
When Kendrick Lamar Hits NPR, We All Win
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When Kendrick Lamar Hits NPR, We All Win

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 / 17 December 2014
When everyone feels they can be an expert, how do you reassert your ownership over a topic? By waiting for its crossover moment.
Ab-Soul: These Days…
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Ab-Soul: These Days…

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 / 16 July 2014
Ab-Soul's follow-up to Control System sees him forgetting all quality control.