KENDRICK LAMAR - N95 - MUSIC VIDEO REACTION!

i think when he keeps saying "this shit hard", he's more referring to how difficult it is to go through this therapy, but has a cool juxtaposition to the "hardness" of the beat - just my own theory

This album is a massive grower Unreal how talented this guy is

Loved the album from the jump, the production was outstanding and after giving it more listens and learning the theme of the album makes it all the better

The White and Black doll scene is a nod to this "In the 1940s, psychologists Kenneth and Mamie Clark designed and conducted a series of experiments known colloquially as “the doll tests” to study the psychological effects of segregation on African-American children. Drs. Clark used four dolls, identical except for color, to test children's racial perceptions."

This album is fantastic. It's lyrically deep and personal. Following the journey towards healing and breaking free of bondage is cathartic. We are really fortunate to watch him in real time produce masterpieces. Top tier. Elite. A 10 in my personal opinion.

The album really grew on me. Listened to gkmc and tpab today again. Mm&tbs is Kendrick's 3rd best imo

First listen I was so overwhelmed, and I thought it was the weirdest commercial rap album I'd ever heard. Was also listening to it first time with a friend and we were both shocked so that might have influenced it. Second time, listened to it alone on the porch with headphones on, and I was completely blown away. And I realized even though it is a weird album (it actually makes TPAB sound normal), it's still pretty digestible.

Loving the album. Like many have already said, it is definitely a grower not a shower. I also had an interesting thought about the idea of 'the steppers' being his ancestors who passed on their scars to their children. These emotional blister have compounded and are now tormenting Kendrick, and in Mother I Sober he is able to stop this generational curse through therapy.

Just caught this.. “This shit hard” means the song goes hard but also everything Kendrick talks about… that shit is hard. Being more authentic and less materialistic is hard in todays world

This album slaps so hard its soo good

Loving the album and it gets better and better. Album of the year and a future classic I believe.

While the personal journey touched me so deeply because of my PTSD from experiencing abuse as a kid. Eckhart Tolle means a hell of a lot to me and reading his books when I was a teenager saved my life. Unbelievably timely for Dot to bring that man to all of us. He knows we're all hurting. Totally enthralling and deeply touching record in that regard. STUNNING. But!!! The politics and the message of the record is what I keep coming back to. He really couched an ENTIRE structural critique of American Capitalism in this thing it seems like. That's really the part that keeps blowing my mind. Most of the lines can be read from a number of perspectives. He was definitely trying to tell us that with The Heart Part 5.

from first listen this album felt like a masterpiece. overwhelmed by the lyrics and experimental tracks, also in awe with the more mainstream ones. i'm still going through lyrics and digging deep. it's poetry. it's art. it feels to me as if Prince, Gil Scott-Heron, Kanye and Tupac morphed and evolved into one thing. i love it

My first listen was so underwhelming. Couldn’t put my finger on it…but holy this album is fantastic and I’m so glad I stuck with it

I thoroughly enjoyed it on first listen, I was surprised when I saw so much discourse regarding on whether the album was good or not. I like the fact that everyone doesn't come off as a Kendrick stand and can think for themselves. I do believe it will age like fine wine, so give it a couple of listens people👌

The first time I heard the album all the way through, I was mostly just confused. It didn’t hit as quickly as I thought I would, mostly because there weren’t ‘banger’ singles like we had on Damn or TPAB. Then I watched your reaction, and the second I finished it, listened to it again. Reminds me of the first time I drank red wine. Didn’t care for it. Then I grew to love it and appreciate different aspects that I hadn’t anticipated. Now I’m loving it, but probably still haven’t finished uncovering every facet, so guess we shall see

I also have listened to this album a bunch a times to really start to feel it and I certainly have. I got this overwhelming sense to go outside in nature while listening to it. And boy was I right! Trust me, go outside, have a walk and it's pure magic.

Cool fact: The verse that starts at 4:30 on this video/song was originally a verse Kendrick had at the end of Vent by Baby Keem. “Venting in the saaaafe house” 🔥

The album at first was decent but not what I imagined. I had to shed my expectations of previous albums, and the sound felt overwhelming I couldn’t place anything. Second time I got over the surprise and the sound began to settle. 3rd time the catchiness, the melodies, the abstract began to feel normal. 4th time reading the lyrics and picking up the concept in a general sense I could connect the themes. With each listen it got better and I love the album now

Jon, I love that you are a die-hard Kendrick fan, like many. There are numerous subtle nuances to this album's music and videos that reference Black culture. Many people (even many within "the culture") will not understand the messages. Even after several listens (and viewings), more and more layers are revealed. I also do not think Kendrick does anything without meaning; no visual nor lyric or musical inflection is inserted without meaning. K-Dot's creativity is truly impressive, and it's no wonder he is a Pulitzer Prize winner. Thanks for being a supportive fan. Many of us truly love Kendrick, and it is apparent that you also admire his work. 🙂❤️✌🏼