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1. “To Pimp A Butterfly” Kendrick Lamar
Best 10 albums of 2015
Kendrick Lamar’s “To Pimp A Butterfly” was undoubtedly the most daring album of 2015. Through a blend of hip-hop and soul, Lamar gambles on mixing rap and politics, but does it brilliantly. “To Pimp A Butterfly” captures everything hip-hop embodies and provides 79 minutes of non-stop perfection. Whether Lamar’s bringing funk back into the spotlight, like in “Wesley’s Theory,” or boasting his wisdom, as he does in “Hood Politics,” each song displays fantastic levels of creativity. “To Pimp A Butterfly” includes every possible instrument and voice, but instead of being overly busy, blends together into an album worthy of defining a generation. Lamar’s musical prowess runs deep in this album, crafting a modern-day masterpiece along the way.