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Oh, hey... Are we ever going to talk about the "interview" with Tupac that brings the album to a close? Anyone have any ideas or theories about why Kendrick chose to end the album like this, or what to take from the "conversation" between the two artists?
@louder, you'd mentioned something about the theme of the album, and how you didn't want to give anything away... But don't you think it's safe to assume that everyone who matters has heard this shit by now? I'd like to hear your thoughts on the theme, the final moments of the album, and any tie-Ins it may have with GKMC.
What a chilling way to end the record... With Kendrick shouting out "Pac?... Pac?!" as though roused from a dream so important that it feels like a matter of life and death, just before some crucial piece of information is revealed.
I've gotta say, the end brought an unexpected tear to my eye. It was like looking back into another time- one the Kendrick himself is too young to actually remember, but most of us certainly do. That apocalyptic time surrounding the death of 2Pac and Biggie. I can't help but wonder why this kid seems to have so much on those two, and other rappers of the time, in terms of wisdom and maturity.
Is Kendrick really a disciple of Pac's, or is he a reaction to a more brutal era? To me he comes from a completely different dimension, but the link between the two is there, regardless.
Oh well. I love this album. My favprite of the year so far. Pretty damn sure Ye will release something that tops it, but hats because he's Ye.
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