Kendrick Lamar releases surprise album “untitled unmastered”

Every element of Kendrick Lamar’s unedited unmastered tells you something about the Compton MC’s provocative, multi-layered genius. Take the contrast of the collection’s ultra-generic title and its attention-grabbing out-of-left-field release. Take the retro-futuristic, Funkadelic-inspired grooves that simmer under tracks like “untitled 02” or “untitled 06.” These are only the beginning of Lamar’s hypnotic, nuanced nod to hip-hop’s deep roots and unstoppable political and expressive currency. Songs like “untitled 03” and “untitled 05”—with layered references, wild-eyed jazz solos, and cutting insight—continue the brilliant reign of King Kendrick.

untitled unmastered Track-List
1. untitled 01 l 08.19.2014.
2. untitled 02 l 06.23.2014.
3. untitled 03 l 05.28.2013.
4. untitled 04 l 08.14.2014.
5. untitled 05 l 09.21.2014.
6. untitled 06 l 06.30.2014.
7. untitled 07 l 2014 – 2016
8. untitled 08 l 09.06.2014.