Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Diary Entries: Kendrick Lamar

October 23rd, 2012

I don't really know how, to begin with these, I guess that's one. My sophomore album just released yesterday, and I don't really know what to expect. I don't if people will see me as just another rapper talking about the hood, or the savior of Hip-Hop. There isn't really much to say about the album, but the results are still pending. I'm a bit overwhelmed by the results and reviews from the first album, but nothing I couldn't take.

October 25th, 2012

So far the album has gotten high reviews, and I can feel the same overwhelmingness that is reminiscent of the first album. But I hope it doesn't get too out of hand. I do feel like there is a trajectory towards its successfulness. I can see how it will affect my reputation as a rapper and I hope it gives me a positive effect on my level as a rapper. Not just another guy who's trying to make money, and talking about topics that create misconceptions towards the artform, but an artist who just wanted to spread a message, not just about the hood, but spread a deeper message through this artform.

March 13th, 2013

I honestly don't understand the amount of props that I am getting from this album. It was unexpected. Pitchfork gave it a 9.5 out of 10. Rolling Stone gave it 4 out of stars 5. Metacritic rated it 91 out of 100. And that's not the reason why I am overwhelming, users had given it a 9 out of 10. Now, they heralding me as the savior of Hip-Hop. That's where I get a bit overwhelmed. It's the fact that they are calling me the voice of my generation, the voice of the voiceless. Now, I feel like their whole influence is based on my movement.


August 18th, 2013

I'm starting to like this is getting to me. I feel like my anxiety towards the albums high level is getting to my emotions. Am I the leader of this generation, is it me who should be wearing the crown. I had already been nominated for rewards and accomplishments, on an international basis. After every interview, I contemplate on my place in the pedestal. Is this my place, 1st place. I remember people telling me and commenting on my potential, usually my label would do so, but I did not agree with so.

February 21st, 2015

It's been a while since I had written on here. I was working my third album "To Pimp A Butterfly". And it actually answers my worries about my place in the game. I remember through my 2-year hiatus, that I contemplated for a reason. I was meant to be here. It was for a reason. I not only had a great following, but is able to spread my message through what is known as an illogical artform. I was a messenger in some ways. I was here to spread the word of God to the yearning ears of teenagers and young adults who listen to my music. I was meant to share my message. I was put here to cast my message through the artform with a diverse audience. And tell stories that have morals which all can relate. And for that, I am proud of myself. 

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