By Luke Jackson “Jay Rock showcases all of the skills that propelled him to his current status, but he still struggles to display any kind of uniqueness from his counterparts” Jay Rock’s career is in a peculiar state. He’s signed to one of the most well respected and critically acclaimed labels in the…
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Kendrick’s Sermon
by Peyton Gallaher “My momma told me the moment I was invented I was different. Estranged baby, no I’m not ashamed.” Compton product and rapper Kendrick Lamar melodically opens the second verse of Untitled 06 with a riddle. A poet, Lamar understands that his lyrics are to be interpreted by the listener. He uses his…