Released 10 years ago
Untitled Unmastered
Kendrick Lamar · 2016
34 min · 8 tracks · funk · jazz · alternative hip-hop
A raw and introspective collection of unfinished thoughts blending jazz, hip-hop, and social commentary.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic progression with peaks
- introspective thoughts on society
- brief yet impactful statements
- headphone detail hunting
- suitable for reflective moments
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking polished, finished tracks
- prefer straightforward, catchy songs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Follows 'To Pimp a Butterfly' and showcases artistic boldness and authenticity.
- Themes
- identity and mortality· fame's disillusionment· jazz-infused introspection
- Career context
- Released on March 4, 2016, 'Untitled Unmastered' came shortly after Kendrick Lamar's critically acclaimed album 'To Pimp a Butterfly,' which had solidified his status as a leading voice in contemporary hip-hop. This project features previously unreleased tracks recorded between 2013 and 2016, showcasing Lamar's evolution and experimentation with sound during a prolific period in his career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Isaiah Rashad· Anderson .Paak· Saba
- If this clicks, go next to
- DAMN. — Continues the introspective themes with a more polished sound and narrative depth.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Malibu by Anderson .Paak — Combines jazz-inflected production with personal narratives and introspective themes.Care for Me by Saba — Explores identity and mortality through raw lyricism over soulful, jazzy beats.You're Dead! by Flying Lotus — Merges hip-hop and jazz influences while tackling themes of life, death, and existential reflection.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "untitled 01 | 08.19.2014.".
- 1 untitled 01 | 08.19.2014. Start here 4:07
- 2 untitled 02 | 06.23.2014. 4:18
- 3 untitled 03 | 05.28.2013. 2:34
- 4 untitled 04 | 08.14.2014. 1:50
- 5 untitled 05 | 09.21.2014. 5:38
- 6 untitled 06 | 06.30.2014. 3:28
- 7 untitled 07 | 2014 - 2016 8:16
- 8 untitled 08 | 09.06.2014. 3:55
What to play next
This album is considered a Critical Peak in Kendrick Lamar's catalog. Follows 'To Pimp a Butterfly' and showcases artistic boldness and authenticity.
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