True story. I struggled with drug addiction in my teens, left me homeless. My dad gave me one more chance. He took me on a camping trip for 2 weeks, completely secluded from society, no Internet, no service, just one album downloaded on my phone - Kendrick Lamar EP. Listening to Kendrick find himself helped me to find myself as well, and now I hold every one of these songs super close to my heard. From beginning to end, Kendrick Lamar is the most impressive artist I’ve ever seen.
That is a truly amazing that one person can have that affect on ppl and not even know, rap (music in general as well) is beautiful despite what the media try’s to portray it as and ppl like Oprah, I hope to achieve this one day. God bless you
first stumbled on this album in 2009 on bandcamp, and was impressed even then because it sounded like an album not an EP..he was the best kept secret, but could never have imagined what he would become..
the good kid m.a.a.d city, got nothing but respect for the man and his art, happy for him, same age as me, followed him since 2010, TDE is my generations N.W.A. for sure
Would love to hear Kendricks thoughts on this track after all this time.. His paths taken him a long way. I'm sure he'd have a lot to elaborate and add to this stage of his time .
@@shawkingshow590k dot don’t really shine light on his old old shit I definitely would love a interview of the homie sitting and listening to it again and giving his perspective on a then and now type ish
Kendrick got better. But I miss those oldschool beats. He had an whole EP of those beats, where DAMN. only has FEAR., FEEL., DUCKWORTH., XXX. as oldschool.
JUST LET HIM BE HIM!!! Dude begging for you TO LET HIM BE HIM and you here wanting him to something else, a past version or your savior. Let him be!!! Enjoy him as he is or don’t. 😢😢😢😢
You can hear that "unforgiving, don't give a fuck who gets mad, BM, father-in-law, sister, fuxk it even the label can drop me" delivery and sound on this 2 minute and 11 second prophetic audio
I'm so proud of Kendricks career trajectory. This is obviously an amazing song at a time when he was making amazing music. But he's one of the few I can think of who actually got better when they hit the mainstream, better lyrics better production, more maturity. As I've gotten older I've had the question if I would want my children ever listening to the kind of music I listen to but I think Kendrick makes music that is tough to hear sometimes but is grounded in reality and I don't think it glamorizes the bullshit. I wouldn't mind if I had a kid who listened to Kendrick and I think it would make him or her a better person.
This ep used to be on Spotify years ago & in my playlist of all Kendrick songs that I listen to daily, got taken off so I forgot about these tunes but it’s bringing back good memories & they’re still bangers this many years later 🙏
+zachpeace He goes through different phases. EP was different than OD. OD was kind of like Section 80. GKMC was totally different than Section 80. TPAB was completely different than GKMC.
When it's all falling down I turn this on and remember my worth and who I am. Truth is you gotta remember cause fools will take it all from you if you let them
Listening to this for the first time after this was released, it's not even crazy how much Kendrick has grown as an artist for real. This song alone should have let everyone know he was meant for greatness. I'd love for him to play it now and maybe even make a new one showing how much more he has grown now because I feel like this might have been more of a free style.
Brings back some crazy memories. Cool to hear about him rap about the things he does and what he knew he would achieve. Can’t believe this song is this old tho
this should have millions of views !!!! this some real music , unlike the stepped on mainstream bullshit going around now and days . Thank you Southern Cali Love
True story. I struggled with drug addiction in my teens, left me homeless. My dad gave me one more chance. He took me on a camping trip for 2 weeks, completely secluded from society, no Internet, no service, just one album downloaded on my phone - Kendrick Lamar EP. Listening to Kendrick find himself helped me to find myself as well, and now I hold every one of these songs super close to my heard. From beginning to end, Kendrick Lamar is the most impressive artist I’ve ever seen.
❤
Nostalgia I had the same struggles bro come back here if you ever feel down
That is a truly amazing that one person can have that affect on ppl and not even know, rap (music in general as well) is beautiful despite what the media try’s to portray it as and ppl like Oprah, I hope to achieve this one day. God bless you
Beautiful
How you doing now man!?
"My mama said,
Boy that don't sound like you,
But this is the sound though,
My only excuse" - Those lyrics hit home so hard!
Inhale exhale pressure from a higher level than others and you can’t help but be amazed most importantly be yourself Shalom to all!!!
drake could never have any hidden gems like this fr
Tuscan Leather?
@@thabangntokoane528 the fuck is that? 😆
@@thabangntokoane528 imagine feeling this type of inspiration from drake, somebody who has to lie about who he is for people to like him. Lmao.
Kendrick has so many 🥲
The calm goes hard from so far gone
This is the music that is good for your health
Amen!
That's true!!
modern day soul
mental health
i wanted to like, but 369 xD
I think in this generation Kendrick is the best rapper
Nah greatest of all time. I'll make that argument any day.
Everybody got they own style. But he true to what he do. And the best at that
Kendrick lamar ,joey badass , chance the rapper and Isaiah rashad are gods gift to us
@@kylegordon1520 damn right thank u
I say Rakim is greatest of all time, kendrick is greatest of this generation
That last verse is amazing. It always gives me chills. Undiscovered kenrick was a beast
still chills
I wish, one day, i'll randomly meet someone who knows and refers to this verse. Anywhere, anytime, i'm ready.
@@anouckkialol I’ve tried, good luck. Such a deep cut 😂
13 years later and this album still better than most today
Kendrick really the best in the game
first stumbled on this album in 2009 on bandcamp, and was impressed even then because it sounded like an album not an EP..he was the best kept secret, but could never have imagined what he would become..
actually, he talks about becoming exactly what he became.
in this song even. Maybe you should give all of it another good listen.
i meant i would never have imagined what he would become..
thank u I executive produced it hand picked the beat and recorded it
Facts facts facts
"you can Under rate me but I know what I'm worth. A diamond in Gods dirt" ... ... ... Dam👌👌👌
The anthem to my life tbh.
I still listen to this ep once or twice a week the growth is crazy
same
I just started listening to this Ep. Very underrated
Listen To Section 80 Shits Fire
thank u
This is literalllly one of my all time fave K Dot tracks, not even on Spotify :(
“I know what I’m worth, a diamond in God’s dirt” ❤️🔥
the prima materia
a diamond in winter, watchin simpsons and eatin some cereal for dinner
brought back this style on ‘rich spirit’ and ‘mother i sober’ love it
the good kid m.a.a.d city, got nothing but respect for the man and his art, happy for him, same age as me, followed him since 2010, TDE is my generations N.W.A. for sure
This song is everything I stand for. Be yourself 🎧 #Truth
Dude ur gay
Go fuck off somewhere and don't worry about what a grown man is talking about.
U look like a little boy to me :-)
Ok cool
Carl Mickens u r soooo gau
The era before they break out and go mainstream will always be their best music. The 'Old Kanye' factor.
Would love to hear Kendricks thoughts on this track after all this time..
His paths taken him a long way. I'm sure he'd have a lot to elaborate and add to this stage of his time .
Why, this is timeless. Nothing has changed.
@@shawkingshow590k dot don’t really shine light on his old old shit I definitely would love a interview of the homie sitting and listening to it again and giving his perspective on a then and now type ish
Fr 🗣🔥🔥🔥
Every time i listen to the third verse it gives me chills
Best artist alive.
Most underrated kendrick lamar song . definitely my favorite been listening to this everyday at least once for 8 years now .
This man really lives by his lyrics, Legend 🏃🏽♂️🏃🏽♂️
This is where we find the real ones
This is my fav Kendrick song! It’s beautiful
This song is fockin HOLY ! if I had a church this should be bumbing in it every sunday !
😂😂
thank u I executive produced it hand picked the beat and recorded it
Still one of my favorites. Real relatable.
one of those racks most people dont know about but they should, still love it
kendrick has shitloads of incredible songs that not a lot of people have listened to
THIS IS WHAT I CALL REAL MUSIC........KENDRICK LAMAR IS THE MAN RIGHT NOW
And still is.
+ArmyRangers1983 and STILL is!
And still is!
NiAya El-Jamah nooooo... you were suppose to wait a year for that comment
Ed Win Aww damn it...I was so excited I couldn't help myself 😢
I kind of miss this Kendrick but you can't go wrong
alex robles Me 2 😤
Kendrick got better. But I miss those oldschool beats. He had an whole EP of those beats, where DAMN. only has FEAR., FEEL., DUCKWORTH., XXX. as oldschool.
King Kunta damn got too mainstream it's good but he shouldve kept his own style
This be the Hunger stage before they made it. Once u make it some lose that spark but kendrick growing 💯💯 u gotta respect k dot
Kendrick, or any artist to be precise, can't stay the same for years. They improve and evolute they styles. Kendrick couldn't stay like thid
One of the few rap songs that changed my life. Taught me about individualism.
This is one of the realest songs I have ever heard, if not the very realest. It's unbelievable how good Kendrick is.
Real talk being yourself always works for the real
“My talented should take me to places I never been” 🙌🏿🔥🔥I felt that
Years later. I'm here
Still onnit💯him and cole got me thru high school man with the ep,overly dedicated, Friday night lights, and the come up
I used to wanna be the Messiah of rap, and now he is just that.
I'll Take Everything Big Facts!
One of the most slept on rap projects of all time, k-dot 🙏
Kendrick is God sent ❤
12 years later and this song still hits the same. Kendricks best song IMO.
fux with k dot since 2008 went to his first ever concert in Electric Ballroom in Camden, London 2012 and i'm still bumpin this in 2016
+ASVP ABDI Love from Compton bro! stay up!
Lol his first concerts were in ppl back yards not in London
"My city found me and put me on stage" pretty sure his first concert was prolly in Bompton
He meant his first concert in london 😂😂
Kid Peace 765 word why they moving silly
I miss this kdot 😭💕
me and you both
@Osrs Osrs Kendrick used to be called K-Dot until he revealed his true name in this album.
Facts baby💯 He'll be back✨
JUST LET HIM BE HIM!!! Dude begging for you TO LET HIM BE HIM and you here wanting him to something else, a past version or your savior. Let him be!!! Enjoy him as he is or don’t. 😢😢😢😢
@@CarlosVargas-mn4voACCEPT HIM AS HE IS, whatever that is. Ya’ll are the ones he is talking about. Stop it
A hidden gem
You can hear that "unforgiving, don't give a fuck who gets mad, BM, father-in-law, sister, fuxk it even the label can drop me" delivery and sound on this 2 minute and 11 second prophetic audio
0:52 best rap intro in history of mankind
I'm so proud of Kendricks career trajectory. This is obviously an amazing song at a time when he was making amazing music.
But he's one of the few I can think of who actually got better when they hit the mainstream, better lyrics better production, more maturity.
As I've gotten older I've had the question if I would want my children ever listening to the kind of music I listen to but I think Kendrick makes music that is tough to hear sometimes but is grounded in reality and I don't think it glamorizes the bullshit.
I wouldn't mind if I had a kid who listened to Kendrick and I think it would make him or her a better person.
As a parent, I always think about that. I’d be proud to show my children his music.
Somebody here in 2024??
Yesssirrr
Classics live forever
Nah
Yall just got put on since these drake beef … Chill
Ye
12 years and only 1 million..sad probably atleast half repeat listeners too
This tune is a shot! Kendrick is one of realest to step on the scene.
The lil Wayne influence is strong with this one!!! King Kendrick
This will never get old 😍😍
It hasn’t
Kendrick Lamar EP & OD are the only things that keeps me sane tbh
Crazy how I work out with Kendrick Lamar man. Such a Humbled dude
This ep used to be on Spotify years ago & in my playlist of all Kendrick songs that I listen to daily, got taken off so I forgot about these tunes but it’s bringing back good memories & they’re still bangers this many years later 🙏
I miss this Kendrick...
Lmao every artist has people that say that same thing no matter what.
zachpeace just be thankful there was this Kendrick and enjoy his growth overtime
+zachpeace He goes through different phases. EP was different than OD. OD was kind of like Section 80. GKMC was totally different than Section 80. TPAB was completely different than GKMC.
i could listening to this forever 10 20 50 yrs from now.
Still listening?
this songs makes me raise my head even higher
2020!!!!! My man's music saved my life
"I think that I finally reached the pinnacle
Of finding myself as an individual" 👑💪🏾💸
Watching simpsons and eatin some cereal for dinna 💯💯💯 we all been there Kdot struggle was real
One of the most vivid bars in this song
Maynnn this joint here is nostalgia as f...the good side of memory lane. Crazy to witness kdot take the rap game by storm.
Deadass how I feel 24/7, kendrick reaches every kid in the ghetto with a dream in every borough.
God bless ❤
Real talk... Very lyrical and very honest
Kendrick with them bangers🔥🔥🔥🔥
😢 this type of music is our last hope, thank you Kendrick Lamar...
"The reason why they hate me is cuz they aint me"
kedar glover This is my life. ;)
they hate is cuz they anus
Peanut butter & mfkin jelly!!!
I read this while hearing it lmao
Kendrick, Ab-Soul, Joey B, Underachievers, Dillon Cooper and CES Cru on a cypher would be crazy! (would say steez, but you all know... RIP)
Harry Blaze Dillon Cooper yes
When it's all falling down I turn this on and remember my worth and who I am. Truth is you gotta remember cause fools will take it all from you if you let them
I remember being on this when I was a young teen and coming back to it now makes me remember exactly how I was feeling then. Music is crazy like that
Nah, I dunno how I stumbled on this track, but I'm just excited to be here 💯🙏🏿
Wish the ep was on Spotify
@Hop dang 5 thats a late ass reply lol
It’s on Datpiff.
wen ever am lost i just lessen to kendrick or j cole they got that good ass shit that make a nigga think twice i fucks w em....
2021.. damn this song is so nostalgic rn 💜💜
This takes me back I believed in you then and your still my fav artist to this day.
Still rocking 2023 baby 🔥
Along as kendrick remembers this project greatness has yet to come
This song heals me.
Bringing in 2k19 with this song 🙌🏼 still going hard
This music makes me nostalgic 😘
OH MY LANTA CANT BELIEVE THIS GUY HASNT WON A GRAMMY!
Hey I'm just popping in to say homie he got one
@@davidanderson3388he stay getting them man
The true GOAT🙌🏾
2 focused 1 word RIGHTEOUS!!!!
kdot the goat
This song has been the sound track to my life for 8 years now. It's been how I've always chosen to be me when tempted to fit in.
this gotta be kdots realest
I miss this Kendrick :!
Real😪
This the one that put me on him way back
Listening to this for the first time after this was released, it's not even crazy how much Kendrick has grown as an artist for real. This song alone should have let everyone know he was meant for greatness.
I'd love for him to play it now and maybe even make a new one showing how much more he has grown now because I feel like this might have been more of a free style.
Brings back some crazy memories. Cool to hear about him rap about the things he does and what he knew he would achieve. Can’t believe this song is this old tho
Your born with talent but if you keep practicing you develop skill
this should have millions of views !!!! this some real music , unlike the stepped on mainstream bullshit going around now and days .
Thank you
Southern Cali Love
2024 im still bumping this gem
Underrated Track
The song that put me on the king
One of my all time favorite k dot classics
2024 & still bump this faithfully! 🙏🏿🔥🔥🔥
talent should take me places ive never been
Damn Kendrick where you at?? The world needs album.
2019 Till the end of time, still a classic
This right here got me through my teenage years
Thank you Kendrick