Is Kendrick Lamar a poet?

Lamar was a good student (straight A’s) and he enjoyed writing, he first wrote stories and poems and then moved on to lyrics. His writing/lyrics are inspired by the gang violence he observed and saw in the streets of Compton.

Did Kendrick sample Janet Jackson?

Kendrick Lamar sampled Janet Jackson’s classic track “Any Time, Any Place” and used the title of her 1993 film for his “Poetic Justice” single, and the good kid, m.A.A.d city rapper is hoping that the iconic star will agree to cameo in his video to accompany the track.

What song is at the beginning of poetic justice?

Track listing

No. Title Producer(s)
1. “Get It Up” (performed by TLC) Dallas Austin Tim & Bob
2. “Indo Smoke” (performed by Mista Grimm, Warren G and Nate Dogg) Warren G
3. “Well Alright” (performed by Babyface) Babyface Daryl Simmons L.A. Reid
4. “Call Me a Mack” (performed by Usher) Tim & Ted

What rappers are considered the poets?

13 Poet Rappers You Need In Your Life Right Now. Photo Credit: Michael Salisbury.

  • NONAME [FATIMAH WARNER] NPR Music.
  • JOVAN LANDRY. Jovan Landry – Topic.
  • FEVER 333. FEVER 333.
  • RIC WILSON. Innovative Leisure.
  • JAMILA WOODS. JamilaWoodsVEVO.
  • MYKELE DEVILLE. New Trash.
  • AKALA. Akala Music.

    • Should rap music be considered poetry?

    Again, it’s important to distinguish the difference between poetry and rap. Just because a rap song has a metaphor, it doesn’t automatically make it poetry – for it to be considered poetry, it needs to portray thoughts that are imaginative and captivating.

    Did Kendrick diss Drake poetic justice?

    Kendrick Lamar Tells VH1 The Verses On “Poetic Justice” Are About ‘Specific People’ Kendrick Lamar said he and Drake’s verses on “Poetic Justice” are talking about specific people. Somewhere the ladies the rappers are referencing are bragging, “Girl, you know Drake’s/Kendrick’s talking about me in that song, right?”

    What did Kendrick sample in Poetic Justice?

    Any Time, Any Place.
    On the slow and syrupy “Poetic Justice,” Kendrick and Drake trade bars over a sampling of Jackson’s 1993 single “Any Time, Any Place.” The Scoop DeVille-produced track also borrows its name from the 1993 film that starred Janet and Tupac Shakur, so a video cameo from Jackson would be very fitting.

    How is Kendrick so good at rapping?

    By embracing his own story, Kendrick was finally able to develop his unique voice, allowing him to make incredible concept albums that simultaneously showcased his artistry and broke through the mainstream, skyrocketing him to the pinnacle of the rap game.

    Who does Kendrick write for?

    Original songs

    Title Written by Originally by
    Sidewalks Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Dan Wilson [US1], The Weeknd, Kendrick Lamar, Doc McKinney, Bobby Raps The Weeknd featuring Kendrick Lamar
    The Greatest Sia, Greg Kurstin, Blair Mackichan, Kendrick Lamar Sia feat. Kendrick Lamar