Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student assistant Luis (class of 2025) who shares some of his favorite Kendrick Lamar songs in the wake of Lamar‘s appearance in the Super Bowl Halftime show on February 9th.
Kendrick Lamar
As many of you might already know, Kendrick Lamar graced this year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show with an unforgettable performance. For those who may not be familiar with him, Kendrick Lamar is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer, renowned for blending hip-hop with elements of jazz, funk, soul, and spoken word. His music often delves into themes such as race, social justice, and personal introspection. Lamar’s work is celebrated for its thought-provoking storytelling and intricate, layered lyricism.
Beyond his music, he is a powerful voice for activism, using his platform to address important issues impacting the African-American community. Following his recent Super Bowl performance, which many have described as a powerful statement filled with symbolism, discussions about his message regarding the current political climate in the U.S. have been buzzing across social media. With that in mind, I wanted to share some of my favorite songs by Kendrick Lamar.
Kendrick Lamar – “Swimming Pools (Drank)”
Kendrick Lamar (ft. Zacari) – “LOVE”
Kendrick Lamar (ft. Jay Rock) – “Money Trees”
Kendrick Lamar – “Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe”
Kendrick Lamar and SZA – “luther”
Kendrick Lamar – “Squabble Up”
Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us”
Kendrick Lamar and SZA – “All The Stars”
SZA (ft. Kendrick Lamar) – “30 For 30”
Kendrick Lamar, Metro Boomin, and Future – “Like That”
Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57Zezy-7tY2ZXWT7JESsEvc5V4&si=7ePWGFOcX6CYkhD6
