The title refers to Section 80 of the 1980s Baby Boomer generation, but the album dissects the struggles of Generation Y (those born after 1980). It tackles systemic racism, addiction, pride, and the cycle of poverty.
Support the art. Kendrick gave us Section.80 for free originally to build a fanbase. Now that he is a Pulitzer Prize winner, investing $10 in the digital file is the best way to honor the work that started the revolution.
In this article, we will explore why Section.80 is essential listening, the best (and legal) ways to get the album today, and why searching for random ZIP files might not be your best option anymore. Before we discuss how to download Section.80 , let’s talk about the album itself. Released on July 2, 2011, Section.80 was Kendrick Lamar’s fourth independent mixtape but his first major "concept" album. It was the bridge between his Kendrick Lamar EP and the world-dominating good kid, m.A.A.d city .
Happy listening. Stay HiiiPoWeR.