As ‘To Pimp A Butterfly’ goes gold and claims the title as most streamed album in one day on Spotify, Compton’s King Kunta consistently excels in his journey of global dominance, fighting to be as embraced from the mainstream as the likes of Drake and Nicki Minaj.
Kendrick Lamar has found his way to UK territory and is confirmed to perform on the prestige Jools Holland show, alongside the likes of Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, George Clinton and Mumford & Sons.
Until then, you can watch Kendrick’s Breakfast Club interview as he breaks down the album and the impact it’s had on his life and the world:
Words: Vidal Holness