Single: ‘Swimming Pools (Drank)’ - Out Now 

“Compton MC matures quickly on this stirring major label debut” – BBC.co.uk“

big-balling hip hop anthem of the year” – NME“

The year’s most significant hip hop release” - The Observer  

Tuesday 9th April - 2012 was the year Kendrick Lamar stepped into the spotlight to claim the biggest-selling debut album (Good Kid, m.A.A.d City’), for any new artist in the US – selling over 240k copies in one week alone. The 25 year old Compton native after recently completing a sold-out UK tour, which was well-received by critics and fans alike has now announced further UK tour dates in Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds this summer. Tickets go on-sale 9am on Friday 12th April and are available from www.livenation.co.uk orwww.ticketmaster.co.uk. 

As well as being hailed as the new voice/face of West Coast hip hop from his peers and winning numerous accolades such as BET’scoveted ‘Hip Hop Lyricist of The Year’ Award. Simply put, Kendrick is the name on everyone’s lips. 

Continuing his success into the New Year and following up his critically-acclaimed album, Kendrick recently re-released the fan favourite ‘Swimming Pools (Drank)’ produced by T-Minus, out now through Top Dawg Entertainment/Aftermath Entertainment/Interscope Records. 

The Independent – 5* “his charisma is effortless, his swagger undeniable; like an intense Jay Z…” 

The Guardian – 4*“Not since Kanye West's early shows has a major new MC balanced swagger and sensitivity with such aplomb” 

Evening Standard – 4*“the 25-year-old was commanding: he conducted the chanting crowd like a seasoned performer” www.kendricklamar.com 

KENDRICK LAMAR LIVE - JULY 2013

MONDAY                     8          O2 ACADEMY BIRMINGHAM

TUESDAY                    9          O2 MANCHESTER APOLLO

WEDNESDAY              10        O2 ACADEMY LEEDS            

For more information contact Stephanie Duncan-Bosu at Polydor Records on+44 (0)207 471 5419 or email: Stephanie.Duncan-Bosu@umusic.com 

Kendrick Lamar tickets go on-sale 9am on Friday 12th April priced at £25.00 (subject to booking fee) and are available from www.livenation.co.uk or www.ticketmaster.co.uk 

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