Quote of the Day: Pharrell Compares Kendrick Lamar to Bob Dylan

That's quite the compliment.

ByAndrew Martin

October 19, 2012

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"Kendrick Lamar is this era's Bob Dylan. Masterful story telling. Listen to it, it will elevate you. And just like that music has changed." -- Pharrell, on Kendrick Lamar and his new album, good kid, m.A.A.d city. [via Pharrell]

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