“Purple Hearts” is the final track on the first disc and the ninth track overall from Kendrick Lamar’s fifth studio album "Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers". The title alludes to the Purple Heart, a military decoration awarded by the four branches of the US armed forces to those are wounded or killed in service. The instrumental employs heavy drums and synth elements which serve as a lush foundation backdropping lyrics about love, spirituality, and drugs—the title may also be a subtle allusion to lean, otherwise known as “purple drank” or liquid codeine. The song features… read more
“Purple Hearts” is the final track on the first disc and the ninth track overall from Kendrick Lamar’s fifth studio album "Mr. Morale & The … read more
“Purple Hearts” is the final track on the first disc and the ninth track overall from Kendrick Lamar’s fifth studio album "Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers". The title alludes… read more
Kendrick Lamar Duckworth (born June 17, 1987), professionally known as Kendrick Lamar, is an American rapper and songwriter from Compton, California. He is also a member of the hip-hop supergroup Black Hippy along with members Jay Rock, Ab-Soul, and Schoolboy Q. His music is largely influenced by the works of 2Pac, Eminem, Lil’ Wayne, DJ Quik, E-40, Suga Free, André 3000, Mos Def, DMX, Nas, Kurupt, Snoop Dogg, and N.W.A. He began to gain major recognition in 2010 after his first retail release, Overly Dedicated. The following year, Lamar independently released his first studio album… read more
Kendrick Lamar Duckworth (born June 17, 1987), professionally known as Kendrick Lamar, is an American rapper and songwriter from Compton, California. He is also a member of the hip-hop supe… read more
Kendrick Lamar Duckworth (born June 17, 1987), professionally known as Kendrick Lamar, is an American rapper and songwriter from Compton, California. He is also a member of the hip-hop supergroup Black Hippy along with members Jay Rock…read more