Kendrick Lamar - The Blacker The Berry (Prod. by Boi-1da)

[DillaTUDE]

This is what great music is supposed to do. It sparks up debates. Even though everyone is not on the same page with each other on how they feel about some of the lyrics on this song, at least this song has got people thinking.

Kendrick

Edit: And this guy Boi-1da is an exceptional producer. The jazzy bridge at the end of this song is simply phenomenal!

 

[tweezy]

I think this song will earn the critical acclaim because lets be honest...

its a 10/10

 

[Redwing80]

The more I think about it, the sentiment of this song is really the dumbest most disgusting shyt I've heard. He's basically saying we shouldn't get mad about being racial discriminated against, being murdered without cause because there's Black on Black violence too.

Kendrick is a fukking moron. Can we have a race draft? You whites can have him. I'd rather have Iggy than this goof.

Nah breh... did you think about or listen to the song?

What I took from it is whites are the cause for black on black violence but we should stop and look at ourselves.

I've called Kendrick out for saying some dumb shyt regarding race before but this is a song with a good message. Like it or not he's sparking conversation on a sensitive issue. I saw in another thread you said you listen to Migos and Young Thug, don't put Kendrick down for attempting to do something positive

 

[JustCKing]

Not all humans are innocent, gang bangers are not innocent

Trayvon was innocent

What is innocence though when there's infants who die? Who are we to decide someone's innocence? Whether innocent or guilty, the death is still as painful to the person mourning.

 

[GoldenGlove]

"Did you hear the gust on that 3rd verse though?! "

"I can feel the wind chill factor brehs "

nikkas love them some Kendrick breh

 

[Zero]

nikkas love them some Kendrick breh

They'll love him until he tells them they need to get their act together so that they won't get shot by racist cops.....again.

 

[BantuKnotz99]

Can somebody name the sample at the end with the woman singing some type of jazz melody

 

[GoldenGlove]

They'll love him until he tells them they need to get their act together so that they won't get shot by racist cops.....again.

 

[Master Teacher]

What is innocence though when there's infants who die? Who are we to decide someone's innocence? Whether innocent or guilty, the death is still as painful to the person mourning.

What the fukk does this even mean, if you are out gang banging, its because our a lost kid without guidance who got consumed by your environment, but ultimately you make the choice to participate in activities that can lead to your death, you are not innocent

Trayvon was not gang banging, he wasn't doing anything to put his life, he was a victim

gang members beefing with each other aren't victims since they are actively trying to harm each other, they put themselves in that position from the choices they make

So a gang member can feel Trayvon's death was injust and not be a hypocrite, because they know the difference between someone living that life and someone who isn't

even murders doing life in prison who've done crazy ruthless shyt have lines and limits, like child molestation, rape, child killings, etc

go toprison for a murder of some kids or rape or some shyt like that, you gonna have hard time in that motherfukka

 

[Master Teacher]

it's called soft c00ning.

new age c00ns are slicker than how old c00ns used to do it........... they mix it up with pro black shyt, and conscious shyt... then they tap dance.


maddd slick with it.

I thought that new black shyt in American sniper was a joke until I seen it for myself

The even mocking these new blacks right in the open, the see the shyt on twitter and on message boards like this

 

[4Eyez]

His flow sounds off and unpolished, but the beat and message are so fire that you're forced to overlook that. Too many dudes rap just for the sake of rapping and gaining fame, Kendrick loves this shyt, man. I appreciate him for having the conviction to stand on the throne and make uplifting music despite the powers that be likely insisting he do just the opposite.

The most reasonable post in many pages...

K.Dot is consistent with the content behind his lyrics. Always spreading messages that 98% of emcees are afraid to speak on, let alone record on a microphone.
Thundercat doing what he do, straight ill production. That outro was pretty sick too, next track sounds like its gonna be an album gem...but...

His flow is definitely off, his voice even seems raspier than usual. I was never a fan of his barely articulate yelling/rapping voice either...
I think its a valid claim if people don't find it pleasant for the ears. But sometimes musicians ain't trying to make it easy for you to listen to,
some days they might just want to kill someone. Two sides of the coin here.

I fuck with Kendrick, I have so much faith in him to take this genre far, but after one listen (I know, i'll do it justice tonight) it felt pretty forced to me...
First verse attacking white people, second verse on how society damages and conditions black folk, third verse on the self hate of black community...
Felt like high school all over again brehs. The song he performed on Colbert was FAR better than this track. He was straight up STYLING on that record.
His voice, lyric wise, AND musically...with a message! Classic performance.

The production behind the instrumental is sick, but I don't necessarily fuck with the beat...it was cool, nothing too special.
Actually, it sounds a bit influenced by Joey's B4.DA.$$...but I don't think stans want to hear that. Some dudes can't be critical at all with him...
just gobbling up anything he releases. Chill out.

Anyways, I know, TL:DR, just my take on it.

 

[Zero]

it's called soft c00ning.

new age c00ns are slicker than how old c00ns used to do it........... they mix it up with pro black shyt, and conscious shyt... then they tap dance.


maddd slick with it.

J. Cole gave the biggest hint of all with "I'm just playin "

But it's whatever....lord knows it don't take much to please a Coli nikka if you put just the right words together

 

[JustCKing]

What the fukk does this even mean, if you are out gang banging, its because our a lost kid without guidance who got consumed by your environment, but ultimately you make the choice to participate in activities that can lead to your death, you are not innocent

Trayvon was not gang banging, he wasn't doing anything to put his life, he was a victim

gang members beefing with each other aren't victims since they are actively trying to harm each other, they put themselves in that position from the choices they make

So a gang member can feel Trayvon's death was injust and not be a hypocrite, because they know the difference between someone living that life and someone who isn't

even murders doing life in prison who've done crazy ruthless shyt have lines and limits, like child molestation, rape, child killings, etc

go toprison for a murder of some kids or rape or some shyt like that, you gonna have hard time in that motherfukka

Yes, it's ultimately that person's choice, but I'm still in no position to judge that person.

Trayvon wasn't a gang banger, but it shouldn't matter whether he was or not. He was un-armed and was coming back from the store. He was being followed by someone who felt that Trayvon wasn't innocent (which is the problem). The media and Zimmerman's defense painted Trayvon as a thug, thus taking the humanity out of the equation and people felt justified in saying Trayvon got what he deserved. When we decide that someone is/isn't innocent and feel that another's life isn't of value for whatever reason, that's a problem.

 

[LordTaskForce]

the fact that this is a 50+ page thread already.

i knew it was great

 

[Big Boss]

The album will be about two brothers growing up together but as they turn older they lead their lives in two different paths. Both want the same but are doing it in two different ways. The covers show that and punch kinda confirmed it with this: