Kendrick Lamar Releases GNX to Transform Rap Music
Kendrick Lamar started a big change in rap music. He took on Drake in a rap battle, but his goal was bigger than just winning. He wanted to change how rap music works today.
His new album GNX shows what he thinks rap should be. He looks back at older rap styles while making something new. The album puts Los Angeles front and center. He works with young rappers from LA and pays respect to old-school music.
Jack Antonoff helped make the album. He mixed old music samples with new sounds to create something fresh. The music feels both old and new at the same time.
Kendrick talks about his past lives in music on the album. He sings about being different musicians through time. He also shares memories of starting his career with his friends.
The album comes after Kendrick won his battle with Drake. Now he wants to remake rap music his way. He brings in new LA artists and old music styles. Some songs aren’t perfect, but the album shows what Kendrick wants rap to become.
He made this album to change rap music. He wants to bring back what he thinks made rap great before. Now that Drake isn’t on top anymore, Kendrick can try to make these changes happen. GNX shows us what he thinks rap music should be like from now on.