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                 We’re back at it again with part two of going over Kendrick Lamar’s album “Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers” and before we get into the second half of the project, I quickly wanted to share my thoughts about my interpretation of the album cover and name. From what I’ve said about the first half of the project, I can clearly tell that Kendrick is reforming himself from the ground up by addressing his traumas in the past and his current views on life. This has allowed him to correct his present self from making the same mistakes in the past through therapy and opening up about the vices he’s used to escape what kept him up at night. That all being said, I do think Kendrick Lamar is ‘Mr. Morale’, a man who’s allowed himself to be used as a guide just like he found in Eckhardt. He’s not perfect by any means, but he’s not afraid to talk about what really bothers him. This includes the status of society in our post-pandemic world, t...

                 Hey guys what’s up and welcome back to my blog for my thoughts on the new Kendrick Lamar album “Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers”. It’s been about two months since my last post where I interviewed amazing artist Zoe Gabrielle so let’s hope I’m not too rusty. I remember when Kendrick’s last album “DAMN.” came out, I was in my senior year of high school. I actually had the amazing opportunity that year to not only listen to the album but to visit Compton to see TDE’s Christmas Drive Fundraiser concert as well as had the chance to shake Kendrick’s hand and have him sign my “DAMN.” CD. That was a really special time for me and seeing how it’s been around six years since then, I’m excited to see how Kendrick has changed just as I have over the years. That being said, let’s just get into this. (For my thoughts on Zoe Gabrielle’s music video, just scroll down!)             ...