Kendrick Lamar's new video for Good Kid, m.A.A.d. City standout "Bitch Don't Kill My Vibe" sets the track to an all white clad funeral procession that balances somber themes with lighthearted comedic relief that develops into a full blown party. The video features some impressive visual work as the Compton MC delivers lines in a field behind rolling, grassy hills which works well to offset the limo partying and liquor baptism before ending with a call for "Death to Molly". As with much of his work, Kendrick shows his talent for creating memorable pieces of hip hop culture capable of dealing with heavy topics while having the time of his life doing it, retaining all of the energy and charisma that give the genre its' broad appeal.
I've never gotten how someone as deep and introspective as Kendrick Lamar also has the mainstream appeal that he does.
I'm happy someone actually deserving of massive fame is getting it for a change, it's not enough to re-affirm my faith in the rest of humanity... but it's a start.