Explaining Kendrick Lamar’s Albums – Part I: Overly Dedicated
Before the world knew the name Kendrick Lamar was already writing his legacy In 2010 he dropped Overly Dedicateda mixtape that marked the beginning of something deeper than rap.
In “The Heart Pt. 2” he raps
I got the mind state to take us past the stratosphere.
That line ain’t just ambition it’s prophecy.
“H.O.C” quastions the glorification of drugs.
“Cut You Off” is him claensing his circle choosing growth over comfort.
And “Ignorance Is Bliss” That’s the track that made Dr. Dre take notice.
Overly Dedicetad was more than a project it was a signal Kendrick wasn’t here to fit in He came to lead question, and elavete.
Part II coming soon: Section.80—the blueprint begins