It's difficult to know where to begin. Kendrick Lamar was 25 years old when he wrote this song. It is in some ways uncomplicated: a drum track, light keys, vocals, and words. In other ways, it is remarkably complex: it is a 12 minute meditation told through the experiences of at least 8 different people in three parts. It's been nearly a decade, and I keep coming back to it. It truly stands apart. And today, it makes me imagine other young artists I don't know who are making music like this. Incredible.
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