Its been a week since Kendrick Lamar debuted his new single,“i.” Presumably, the single is from his new album or just a set up of what the world can expect after good kid m.A.A.d city. Hitting the web at 4:50 a.m. on the first day of Fall, debates began and reviews poured out.Most of the discussion though, seemed to be more-so around the production rather than the actual message.The production was unexpected and quite different. It caught everyone off guard, leaving a round of mixed emotions. But isn’t it the goal of an artist to push boundaries, broaden their horizon and accept new challenges?
Kendrick Lamar explained in a recent interview with Power 106 that the message behind” i” was about self love. “i” stays on the course of a consistent theme of topics that he’s no stranger to: love, hope and encouragement, all themes he explored in his past and that are woven throughout good kid m.A.A.d city. His singles “HiiiPower,” “The Heart Pt.1,” “The Heart Pt. 2” and “The Heart Pt. 3” serve as examples of his persistent spirit to spread his message of self expression and progression.
But, is the world open to listening to the message? As an artist and teacher interested in progressing society and the culture, which he was called to do, Kendrick’s new song “i,” requires an open ear and an open mind. The challenge is now on the listeners to be open to accepting to the message given and the instrumentation that accompanies it. Kendrick has accepted the challenge, but will you?
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