Wed 2 Jan 2013
Kendrick Lamar travels from Compton to Paris in his new video for “Backseat Freestyle,” the Hit-Boy-produced cut off his good kid, m.A.A.d city debut album. “Martin had a dream!” K.Dot preaches in the back-and-white clip as he walks through his hometown of Compton, Los Angeles before flying first-class to France. As he performs in front of the iconic Eiffel Tower, Lamar later moves to a podium draped in an American flag to preach his story.
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Watch the video after the jump…..
Directed by Jerome D, Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar
Previously:
A Real Kendrick Lamar ‘good kid, m.A.A.d city’ Short Film on the Way?
Kendrick Lamar Brings Out Lil’ Wayne, J. Cole, E-40, Too Short at Cali Christmas 2012
January 2nd, 2013 at 7:42 pm
Beautiful visual. Kendrick is always on point and refreshing.
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January 2nd, 2013 at 7:52 pm
Sherane though…
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GQ Reply:
January 3rd, 2013 at 12:15 am
she isnt lookn bad, is she?
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January 3rd, 2013 at 12:26 am
“…I’m from Chicago!”
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January 3rd, 2013 at 12:30 am
I wonder if he saw Shyne?
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January 3rd, 2013 at 6:52 am
lol. typical rap shit. cars, hoes, etc. And people talk about how Kendrick is sooo deep. The best part of this video was watching Sherane shake it. Tell me that wasn’t some “Bandz A Make Her Dance” shit. All I’m saying is that I’m tired of people dickriding generic/typical rappers like Kendrick who are suddenly the ‘voice of hip hop and forward thinking’ when they rhyme on the most typical rap beats and, really, aren’t saying anything particularly new or deep. Of course I’ll get some commenting on ‘oh you don’t know shit about rap’ blah blah gtfoh
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Mega Reply:
January 3rd, 2013 at 10:53 am
You first.
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Dat Dude Reply:
January 3rd, 2013 at 11:22 am
If it’s over ya head then let it be that son…Truffd.com if there is some hate in your heart…let it out! haha
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Zor Reply:
January 3rd, 2013 at 11:25 am
The song is called backseat freestyle. The lyrics are simple and go along with the simple video. I’m sorry you expected more.
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Jones Soda Reply:
January 3rd, 2013 at 12:50 pm
I think it’s unfair to judge the majority of Kendrick Lamar’s career based on this one song alone. I was on the fence about releasing this song as a single because of how crucial it is to the story of GKMC. You will have to fully listen to the album to really understand the significance of this song on the album.
It fits into the album/story perfectly and IMO, still stands as a great song on its own.
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brucebaner1 Reply:
January 3rd, 2013 at 1:21 pm
I agree that this was a horrible introduction for anyone that didnt listen to Kendricks album. I kinda said the same thing when I heard this song the first time. But I have to realize that he is a youngin and he’s allowed to act immature sometimes. This is HIS immature song; even the older rappers have immature songs. I would recommend that Truffd listen to the album and give him a chance before you send him into “typical” rapper Siberia. To those that heard the album, !!!! @ Sherane and LOL @ his mom and pops.
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Jones Soda Reply:
January 3rd, 2013 at 2:47 pm
@brucebaner1, finally a face for Sherane! http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_me0vsm5TIe1r309cvo1_1280.jpg
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Miss Info Reply:
January 3rd, 2013 at 2:50 pm
such a cute #tbt pic….is that the real Sherane?
January 3rd, 2013 at 12:31 pm
dope!!
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January 3rd, 2013 at 12:31 pm
dope
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January 5th, 2013 at 6:58 pm
no!!! thats a stripper named Tokyo from Sin City in LA
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