@oatmilk

Yo I typed all this shxt up in response to your post only to hit "submit" and the thread was locked so I'mma make this thread. I think it's a pretty decent take that might inspire some discussion

This is in response to a post in ktt2.com/will-gkmc-and-tpab-forever-be-kendricks-best-works-32524102/2

I don't know how much you know about either of their creative processes but regardless of how you personally feel about either of their albums, Objectively they are very accomplished artists who have released numerous critically and culturally relevant projects.

They also each think a LOT about what they actually release and make quite a bit of changes.

Thinking about it now, you could make a comparison like this.
Keep in mind, I'm making this a comparison by looking at the themes, the "growth" and reflection of the artist shown on the albums
GKMC - College Dropout
These albums both have themes of a young black male realizing their potential despite the environment and pathway society has set for them, Kendrick is a "Good Kid" in Compton, He sees all this violence around him, he sees his friends involved in gun violence and many of the struggles African American youth deal with, Despite being in this environment, he is an "alien", an outsider because he strives for something better

Kanye West is the same in College Dropout, It's not a straight narrative conceptually like GKMC but College Dropout is about again a young black male striving for something greater than what their environment is saying they NEED to be

I'm not tryna write a whole fkn book so I'll just say this,
Listen to Sherane and then listen to School Spirit.

Rap, Trap, wageslave or go to the league.

TPAB - Late Registration

DAMN - Graduation

Mr Morale - 808s
In the face of great expectations with your art, dealing with celebrity, dealing with being a person living a life, Kanye / Kendrick created albums that are at their heart, a personal album, "I made this for me" when you feel like every one is waiting for something that will please them

I spent like 20 minutes writing this shxt up so you better at least put some mfking respek on it, you AOL Avatar ass having nigga
Thank you
These are both artists I really enjoy their albums and in my nutcase head, I like to think me and these artist's share a common gemini spirit which makes me want to deeply think about the music.

Actually a dope read

seeing someone say 'nibba' makes me lose respect for them & their opinion tbh

Although I don’t really agree that they have a similar trajectory. Sure they tackle a lot of the same themes in their albums in their own way, but what Kanye did (and where it landed him) from 03-16 is an unprecedented run. And no, Kendrick did not mimic that at all

This too

Ok, sorry, I'm in a library and wanted to be respectful, however I will go full on niggalectual. I apologize, fixed

Writing a response to another man typing an essay in response to another man’s thoughts

Before this gets out of hand
I am black.

Ok but what is @oatmilk response

need a hand pic

so basically what youre saying is Kendrick copied Kanye word for word?

GKMC is 2012 College Dropout

Kendrick is influenced by Kanye & Kanye is a big fan of Kendrick hoes mad on both sides

Remember when Kendrick was the opener for one of the Yeezus tours goddam

Seeing Kenny open for Kanye for the Yeezus Tour was amazing

Uhh yeah its known Kendrick takes inspiration from Ye

And they both have a lot in common, like their falling back on religion in times of need etc.

Don't really see the full comparison however, but yeah

I don’t hate this take but I don’t agree

GKMC and TPAB both rival MBDTF for 2010s AOTD so as great as CD and LR were I don’t think they are equivalent

The Damn/Graduation comparison I can kinda see if I squint my eyes a lil bit but 808s compared to Mr Morale is wild

Every album I just named a classic tho so who really gives a s*** what we think

???

damn 'NYTROFACTOR' left op on read 😒😒

I went to MSG, and was disappointed that my night wasnt Kendrick’s opening night.
But it WAS a tribe called quest, and they put on a show

Disrespectful to 808s

I've already given the people a piece of my mind for free today
Now you ask for my body as well?
I am sorry but your free trial of @Icaphxxxx has ended.
I will need venmo or cashapp funds in the amount of $20 to proceed with this request.

what happened to george floyd?

Nah CD is def up there for goat album contender in the 2000/