Lots more on the way, folks, we’re not nearly done breaking this behemoth down. Hit the link below to get a proper introduction to the musicians that helped bring Kendrick Lamar’s historic To Pimp A Butterfly LP to life and grab a copy of the album via iTunes today.
The good folks at Revive have rounded up some of the lesser-known name from the liner notes to get y’all acquainted with the full roster of K Dot disciples, including Lalah Hathaway, Ronald Bruner Jr., Robert “Sput” Searight, Keith Askey, Ambrose Akinmusire and so many more. Even with the Okayplayer All-Stars assembled ( Bilal, Thundercat, Terrace Martin, Robert Glasper, Flying Lotus,) there was a laundry list of helping hands, feet and mouths. DJ Quik (2000) Smooth Criminal by Michael Jackson (1987) The Payback by James Brown (1973) see 8 more connections. Kendrick Lamar’s first album Good Kid, M.A.A. To Pimp a Butterfly (2015) Album by Kendrick Lamar.
Warning: This article contains explicit lyrics. It tells a poignant story about Kendrick entering the music business and discovering the ugly truth behind it. Kendrick Lamar‘s sprawling (hardly surprise) manifesto To Pimp A Butterfly was certainly every bit of the groundbreaking piece we had all expected, but it was far from a solo venture. Kendrick Lamar’s album To Pimp a Butterfly is meant to be listened to from beginning to end. Black Panther The Album Music From And Inspired By available on all digital.