I didn’t post about Kendrick Lamar’s new single, “I,” when it originally surfaced a few weeks ago. I was taking a little break from writing, the message didn’t resonate with me as much, and by the time I felt like posting it, I felt like too much time had passed and the moment was cold. It would’ve helped had I remembered that I’m trying to avoid the compulsion to be timely and just talk about music I like-regardless of age.
Anyway, thanks to K. Dot for making a lyric video for “I,” which gave me the kick in the ass I needed to a) post this song and b) tell you HOW IN LOVE I AM WITH IT. Now that I know what the lyrics are, I love it even more.
This is what hip-hop needs…musically, lyrically, structurally. Dopeness, and will certainly end up on my list of the year’s best singles.
Now where’s that album?