The mood then changes entirely as Kendrick takes another stab at a self-love anthem on Untitled 06, this time with the help of none other than Cee Lo Green. This track sees Kendrick embody another character to explore the ramifications of a failing justice system and society riddled with inequality. Untitled 05 sees the return of Anna Wise with a dream-like hook as well as impressive appearances from fellow TDE label mates Punch and Jay Rock. “Scattered saxophone and piano linger in the background allowing Kendrick’s vocal manipulations to take centre stage as he explores the disconnect between his new lifestyle and the dysfunction of his hometown of Compton, California.” The song made an impression back in 2013 and, even though this incarnation lacks the blistering emotion of the live performance, it still manages to be just as thought-provoking. This song is a great back and forth between Kendrick and vocalist Anna Wise and explores race in the music industry, specifically the greed of the ‘white man’ who’ll sell him “for just $10.99”. Untitled 03 is another familiar track, first performed on The Colbert Report back in 2013. The second half of the song switches it up as we are treated to the mammoth verse he performed on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon in January. Scattered saxophone and piano linger in the background allowing Kendrick’s vocal manipulations to take centre stage as he explores the disconnect between his new lifestyle and the dysfunction of his hometown of Compton, California. That feeling continues into Untitled 02, one the project’s standout tracks.
As he alludes to the forthcoming Judgement Day, it’s hard to escape the feeling that we might all be circling the drain. The album opens with the impending doom of Untitled 01 which sees Kendrick take a harsh look at the world around him. This project is an extrapolation, a continued conversation with collaborators, with God, with Kendrick himself, and with the listener. But Kendrick isn’t rehashing or recycling. Although for any other artist, these tracks would not be throwaways but career highlights.Īs the little brother of TPAB we get a lot of the same jazz and funk flavours, and lyrically explore many familiar issues and themes. The project is a collection of eight tracks, throwaway demos from the ‘To Pimp A Butterfly’ sessions. Just over two weeks ago a new project ‘untitled unmastered.’ appeared unceremoniously on Spotify, under Kendrick Lamar.
This project is an extrapolation, a continued conversation with collaborators, with God, with Kendrick himself, and with the listener.” No one suspected Kendrick Lamar to release music so soon after his 2015 album ‘To Pimp A Butterfly’, undoubtedly the best album of 2015. When TDE’s CEO Top Dawg jumped on Instagram to tease fans about new music from his camp, all signs pointed to SZA or Isaiah Rashad, maybe even Schoolboy Q.
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