''If You're A True Original, You Should Be Recognized''
5:30PM ET November 1st, 2012
Contributor : Chris G.
A Rocky Williform Company

Ice Cube had nothing but praise for West Coast upstart Kendrick Lamar and his debut album good kid, m.A.A.d city. The West Coast hip hop godfather joined what seems to be an unending chorus of individuals fawning over the album, and said that Lamar is what fans had been waiting for for years.

"It’s great, man. It’s great for true artists who are not people who are chasing the charts or worried about who’s on the Billboard [charts]. You can respect an artist like that. We are like painters; you either do it because you love it or you do it ‘cause you’re trying to get rich. I think people can see that, and they reward true talent. When true talent steps on the scene, it should be rewarded, whether it’s deep music that grips your soul or it’s just booty-shaking music. If you’re a true original, you should be recognized and applauded to reap the benefits more than these one-hitter-quitters that you see.