Kendrick Lamar maximizes his power trip with the release of the surprise album GNX. Without an announcement, kendrick unleashes a 12-song full length album. Earlier today, Kendrick shared a one minute teaser of the same name “GNX” which has already accumulated over 600K views on YouTube. Immediately, the album GNX hit streaming platforms causing an uproar amongst fans while stiring up the current new music Friday conversation.
Furthermore, Kendrick Lamar recruits a host of features for the surprise release. In light of it’s surprise, features do not appear on streaming platforms. However, the album includes features from SZA, Deyra Barrera, Ink, and Sam Dew and tons more. Aside from features, kendrick utilizes several recognizable samples including Luther Vandross’s 1982 single “If this world were mine” included on the song “Luther” featuring SZA. Additionally, he samples Debbie Deb’s breakthrough single “When I Hear Music” featured on the album’s second song “Squabble Up,” which kendrick teased earlier this year. Most notably, Kendrick poses an ode to one of his top influences, Tupac, sampling his song, “Made Ni***z” on the song “reincarnated.” This album also includes production from DJ Mustard among others.
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Moreover, Kendrick puts rumors of an upcoming album to rest with the release of this project. While in the work’s, Kendrick has maintained the spotlight with his nearly year long public rap feud with Drake. Since, Kendrick has made waves with his groundbreaking Diss record, “Not Like Us,” which Kendrick released a music visual loaded with gems. For starters, the single surpassed 300 million streams in just 35 days. This month, the song accumulated a whooping five grammy nominations among the seven he is nominated for at the upcoming 2025 Grammy Awards.
Overall, Kendrick Lamar is far from finished with his run this year. He is set to headline Super Bowl LIX at the top of the upcoming year. Super Bowl LIX will be held on Sunday, February 9th, 2025 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Kendrick drops off GNX just in time for his return to the big stage. You can stream Kendrick’s latest album GNX below.
