Sellnow describes the “Illusion Of Life Theory”, as a way of looking at how the lyrics and music of a song convey conceptual and emotional content. Kendrick Lamar has had a strong impact on the music industry due to his ability to persuade and influence how we think and what we believe in today’s society. For those who don’t know who Kendrick Lamar is, he is an American Rapper who is highly regarded and viewed as one of the most influential hip-hop artists of his generation, as well as one of the greatest rappers of all time.
Over the course of his career, Kendrick has done a great job at conveying the truths and harsh realities of life within his studio albums. For example, he explains what it is like growing up around gang violence in Southern California, the political state of African Americans in the United States, and the importance of understanding who you are as well as knowing what is really important in life. In his first studio album, Good Kid M.A.A.D City, the songs address the toxic environment for children who grow up within Compton. In his second studio album, To Pimp A Butterfly, Kendrick gives a meaningful and raw lesson regarding black history, with pieces of his own self reflection and introspection. In Kendrick’s third studio album, “DAMN,” he focuses on experiences and emotions we feel as humans on tracks such as “FEEL,” “LOYALTY,” “PRIDE,” “HUMBLE,” “LUST,” “LOVE,” and “FEAR.”
Kendrick Lamar is a prime example of an artist who treats lyrics as a medium to convey a wide range of feelings and experiences people may face. He has many other albums, but these 3 discussed above especially highlight Sellnow’s ideas of what lyrics can be.
What is a favorite artist of yours that conveys emotions in a meaningful way through their music?
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