{"product_id":"9781501377471","title":"Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly","description":"Author: Maner, Sequoia\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781501377471\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Bloomsbury\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 06 Oct 2022\u003cbr\u003ePages: 152 Format: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBreaking the global record for streams in a single day, nearly 10 million people around the world tuned in to hear Kendrick Lamar's sophomore album in the hours after its release. \u003ci\u003eTo Pimp a Butterfly\u003c\/i\u003e was widely hailed as an instant classic, garnering laudatory album reviews, many awards, and even a canonized place in Harvard's W. E. B. Du Bois archive. Why did this strangely compelling record stimulate the emotions and imaginations of listeners?\u003cbr\u003eThis book takes a deep dive into the sounds, images, and lyrics of \u003ci\u003eTo Pimp a Butterfly\u003c\/i\u003e to suggest that Kendrick appeals to the psyche of a nation in crisis and embraces the development of a radical political conscience. Kendrick breathes fresh life into the Black musical protest tradition and cultivates a platform for loving resistance. Combining funk, jazz, and spoken word, \u003ci\u003eTo Pimp a Butterfly\u003c\/i\u003e's expansive sonic and lyrical geography brings a high level of innovation to rap music. More importantly, Kendrick's introspective and philosophical songs compel us to believe in a future where, perhaps, \u003ci\u003ewe gon' be alright\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46631851557022,"sku":"UBD-9781501377471","price":19.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781501377471.jpg?v=1774310226","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781501377471","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}