Hosts
Cole Cuchna
Cole CuchnaAbout the episode
Our seasonlong analysis of Kendrick Lamar’s Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers concludes with its final track “Mirror.” Serving as a lyrical epilogue to the album’s emotional climax, “Mirror” delivers Kendrick Lamar’s final moral lesson: “I choose me.” With this mantra, Kendrick brings his morality play to a close, rejecting the performance of salvation in favor of spiritual freedom, radical acceptance, and personal peace.
Returning to the character of oklama — “my people” — Kendrick offers listeners the same mirror he used to confront ego, trauma, and public expectation. The result is a parting reflection on self-love, unconditional compassion, and the divine power of choosing yourself.
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Host/Writer/EP: Cole Cuchna
Video/Audio Production: Kevin Pooler
Additional Video Editing: Jon Jones
Additional Production: Justin Sayles
Theme Music: Birocratic
