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Kendrick Lamar Releases “GNX” Album

Kendrick Lamar GNX
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KENDRICK LAMAR DROPS “GNX”

On Friday afternoon KENDRICK LAMAR decided to pop out and release “GNX” to the masses. His sixth studio album to date already is setting records and addressing everything that encompasses the Compton MC. It’s the unexpectant manner of this release that makes Lamar a master of the anti-rollout. Pitchfork Magazine reports that since the start of the year, he’s turned 12 words’ worth of X posts and a couple of tracks accompanied by still images to Instagram into an era-defining rap beefa number-one single, and a booking to perform at the Super Bowl LIX halftime show, in New Orleans.

The 12 track EP has turned the genre on it’s collective ear. Kendrick wasted little time nor bars speaking on everyone including Drake, Snoop Dogg and Lil’ Wayne. Lamar was given the nod to perform at this year’s Super Bowl over Wayne who is from New Orleans. Let’s tap in to this remarkable album!

Kendrick Lamar GNX

WHAT TO EXPECT

Kendrick Lamar, known for his lyrical prowess has never been one to not speak his mind. This is evident on the track “Wacced Out Murals.” One example was when he spoke on West Coast veteran Snoop Dogg. K-Dot spits “Snoop posted ‘Taylor Made,’ I prayed it was the edibles/I couldn’t believe it, it was only right for me to let it go/Won the Super Bowl and Nas the only one congratulate me.” Check out “Wacced Out Murals” down below:

“GNX” contains tracks with some of the dopest samples heard in a long time. For example, the track “Luther” is one of the smoothest grooves on the album. Kendrick pairs up with SZA once again to create sonic bliss. Check it out down below!

EDITOR’S TAKE

Kendrick Lamar continues to usher in the notion of good music that’s been evident all year. In 44 minutes, K-Dot flexed on the industry with an album that solidifies his status in the game. This is a great way for Lamar to close out the year in front of his upcoming Super Bowl performance.

After giving the album a full listen, my pick from “GNX” is “The Heart Pt. 6.” I was anticipating this track ever since Drake decided to add his version of it to the rap beef saga. The SWV sample is top tier and one of the dopest tracks on the EP. Check it out down below!

What do you think of Kendrick Lamar’s new album? Is it one of the best releases of the year? Let us know down in the comments what you think!

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Straight Official Sit Downs: The Rebirth of Hip-Hop Vol.2 | Lyrics @iamlyrics

Lyrics

LYRICS is an aspiring Hip-Hop artist that stopped by our headquarters for this edition of Straight Official Sit Downs. This episode spotlights Lyrics and the other artists who are part of The Rebirth of Hip-Hop Vol.2 mixtape . Check out the one-on-one down below and click here for more editions of Straight Official Sit Downs!

Q&A WITH LYRICS

Introduce yourself to our readers. Let us know where you’re from and what interested you in the entertainment industry?

My name is Lyrics. I’m a rapper from NJ. I have had a love for rap music since I was a young kid. I have wanted to be in the industry since I was a shorty. When I saw my sister make it, I knew that’s why I definitely wanted to do with my life.

Who and or what inspires you to create?


Honestly, I get inspiration anytime I listen to good music. Whenever I listen to a dope song or project I automatically get inspiration and start working on music immediately.

How would you describe your sound/style?

I’m an old soul. So I would describe my sound as soulful. I’m the king of the double & triple entendres. So I’m going to always try to give you some thought provoking music with clever metaphors and wordplay.

THE CREATIVE PROCESS

Tell us about your creative process. What are some things you need in order to create?

My process is simple. I don’t like a lot of people around when I’m creating. All I need is a fire track & a bottle of Titos & I’m good (laughs).

Who are some artists that you’d love to collaborate with?

I would love to collaborate with J. Cole, Rapsody, Black Thought, Styles P, Scarface, LiL Brother, Ransom and my all time favorite rapper Big Daddy Kane.

SHIFTING GEARS

Tell us about a skill or ability you have that no one knows about.

I’m an amazing cook. I could really be a chef in somebody’s restaurant.

Lyrics

The best advice I received was to stay true to me, be myself and be confident in myself always.

If it wasn’t for music, what would you be doing right now?

I would probably be working on starting my own takeout restaurant, which I’m planning to do in the near future anyway.


Who inspires you? Is there anyone you admire, be it an artist or a person?

My mother. She passed away in 2016 but before she passed, she told me that I was just as talented as any rapper alive and to keep going. So that’s my inspiration right there.

If given the opportunity to change one thing about the industry, what would it be and why?

I would stop these major labels from trying to dictate to us what’s dope and what’s not. They have no idea what a dope artist is for the most part.

You’re a featured artist on The Rebirth of Hip-Hop Vol.2 Mixtape hosted by DJ P-Money. Tell us about this project and how this came together.

Well I remember getting an invite to hop on a Zoom call. I had no idea what it was about but I knew I’d be on that call. When I hopped on, P-Money explained he was working on a mixtape and needed the illest spitters to be a part of the project.

The project is fully produced by P so we spent a few hours listening to tracks & picking which one we wanted to rock over. So me and a bunch of rappers picked out what we liked and the rest is history.

Check out “KINGS LAIR” from Lyrics off The Rebirth of Hip-Hop Vol.2 down below!

We’re tapped in to you as an artist and look forward to the project! How can our readers stay tapped in? Let us know where we can follow on social media?

Hey just follow me on Twitter, IG or TikTok. My name is _IamLyrics & on Youtube it’s  IamLyrics

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