George Clinton has been making music since the 1950s. Few people alive have a better sense of what lasts.⁠ ⁠ In the New York Times' new article, “The 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters,” Clinton shares some words on Kendrick Lamar, placing him in the company of Motown, Sly Stone, and the Beatles. ⁠ ⁠ What sets Kendrick apart, in Clinton's view, isn't technical brilliance alone. "There are a lot of slick writers out here nowadays, but [Kendrick] writes with soul,” Clinton shares. On Kendrick's subject matter: "He's like a psychiatrist on record—he talks about things that most people are afraid to talk about." Clinton also discusses ‘To Pimp a Butterfly,’ explaining, "It was like one song to me. It was like Marvin Gaye's 'What's Going On.' And he's starting all over each time he puts an album out—he's like a brand-new kid."⁠ ⁠ The ultimate measure for George Clinton is generational reach, and on that front, he feels that Kendrick has already cleared the bar.⁠ ⁠ _⁠ Interview by Jenn ...