Kendrick Lamar is possibly the most celebrated hip hop artist of his generation. He's earned that, too - his rhymes hit a little harder than most, with a musical style that is unmatched.
This song, from his third album, To Pimp A Butterfly, was inspired by a trip he took to South Africa. Co-written by Lamar, Pharrell Williams and Sounwave, it opens with lines from The Color Purple.
The song's social consciousness and real beats brought Lamar two Grammy awards on its own in 2016 - the album won a third and another song won a 4th. Lamar's performance in this video also earned a nomination - it's almost as if he's really rising above.
I don't usually like this generation of hip hop, but Kendrick Lamar is a notable exception, and "Alright" is a big reason why.
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