Section 80
| Kendrick Lamar
Section 80
Section.80 is the debut studio album by American rapper Kendrick Lamar. It was released on July 2, 2011, by Top Dawg Entertainment. The album features guest appearances from GLC, Colin Munroe, Ashtrobot, BJ the Chicago Kid, Schoolboy Q, Ab-Soul and vocals from late singer-songwriter Alori Joh. The production was mainly handled by Top Dawg in-house producers from production group Digi+Phonics, along with THC, Tommy Black, Wyldfyer, Terrace Martinand J. Cole.[2] The concept album features lyrical themes delivered by Lamar such as the 1980s crack epidemic, racism and medication tolerance. The album's lead single, "HiiiPoWeR" was released on April 12, 2011.-Wikipedia
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Hip Hop Album Reviewer
Section.80 is a damn good debut for a rapper that’s pretty much running the game right now.
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The SUS
Kendrick Lamar mixes beats with a unique storytelling style and that makes the listener, when the impact of the story finally being told hits him/her go, “Holy fucking shit, man.”
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The Koalition
Section.80 puts forward a fine assortment of colorful narratives and raw frankness into the life of an Compton-born 80’s baby, while remaining relevant to today’s environment.
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The Dope Chronicles
The album is beautiful, crafted very well.
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EARMILK
This project won't be anything less then classic and show how Kendrick career is just starting.
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HNHH
While he still had much ground to cover before the likes of "Control," the Kendrick found on Section 80 remains an impressive technician, blending old-soul ideology with a young trailblazer's desire.
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Pitchfork
A pop-rap debut that puts a futuristic spin on 90s alt-rap.
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Hip Hop Wired
Section.80 makes a powerful statement to people from all walks of life.
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All Music
Kendrick's conceptual aptitude is part of what makes him stand out, but he thrives most at relating defiance in dealing with his circumstances.
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Hip Hop DX
This 23-year-old may have been searching for answers, but that journey allowed him to find one of this year’s most outstanding albums.
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Forbes
The album’s content dove deep into the perils of a generation that fell victim to the crack era.
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Pop Matters
After a string of highly promising but ultimately confusing mixtapes, Kendrick Lamar delivers on his immense Dr. Dre- and blog-fueled hype with one of 2011's best hip-hop albums.
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Amino Apps
This is an amazing first effort at a debut album, even though Kendrick has yet to perfect his sound.
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Genius
I can’t say I disliked one beat on this whole album.
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Medium
This introduction to the world by Kendrick Lamar may be one of the best an artist has ever made and is definitely worth a listen.
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PPcorn
Lamar absolutely shines on this LP.
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The Needle Drop
While a few tracks on here sound a little too corny for their own good, Section.80 is still a solid debut from the California kid.
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XXL Mag
As Section.80 establishes, he's able to do so with passion, focus, and sincerity.
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dusted
Section.80 is sorely in need of some frivolity.
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Exclaim!
At the midway point of 2011, Section.80 has become the album to beat for album-of-the-year.
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