Even in its lack of particulars, Kendrick does not shy away from making the root of his lamentation clear specifically naming the police system. Although the song was inspired by his trip to Africa, the message is a universal ode of hardship and the subsequent struggle for change. Like a maestro, Kendrick composed a song reflecting the collective psyche of a generation, fraught at once with both political unrest and a desire for reluctant hope. With a precise melding of gritty vocals and an infectious beat, “Alright” is an activist anthem, manifesting a critical juncture in American society. Kendrick Lamar - 'The Blacker The Berry' 10. Paul McCartney, Theophilus London & Allan Kingdom - 'All Day' 12. Mark Ronson, Rod Stewart & Miguel - 'Everyday' 17. You never know what you’re going to get out of Young Thug, but you know disappointment isn’t in the cards. Unlike other stand-out tracks of his from 2015, “Check” doesn’t see too many vocal twists or absurd lyrics, and that in itself makes for a jarring experience contrary to what’s expected.

Thug is one of the few artists out there whose videos perfectly capture the song’s intentions, and it succeeds in complementing the turn-up anthem. And while no checks show up in the video for “Check,” the rest of the aesthetic stays true to his form: junk food, left-field fashion choices (a Hooters tank-top, anyone?), and a blatant disregard for money. God forbid somebody actually started paying Young Thug in checks instead of cash-he makes the stack phone look way too cool.

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