Kendrick Lamar performing for a concert at TD Garden on July 22, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts on the The DAMN. Tour. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Kenny Sun
Kendrick Lamar’s third consecutive album to garner an Album of The Year nomination at the Grammy Awards, DAMN., also racked up nominations in categories including Best Rap Album and Record of The Year for the single HUMBLE. On the album, Lamar explores themes of racial injustice, poverty, religion, war, and violence. Critics unanimously praised DAMN., citing Lamar’s poetic lyricism as well as the intricate and often unique production flourishes. In addition to teaming up with Rihanna for the single LOYALTY., classic rockers U2 make a surprising appearance on the track XXX., which features guest vocals from lead singer Bono while ruminating on the effects of Donald Trump taking office. In turn, Lamar appeared on U2’s 2017 release, Songs of Experience. At Metacritic, the album holds 95% favour based on nearly 40 reviews from major critics.
