Kendrick Lamar just released a new album titled “GNX”. I’m not going to dive too deeply into the songs or break them down in detail—because, honestly, I can’t talk right now. I’m too busy dancing to them. You should put it on immediately.

As with most of Kendrick’s work, this album is incredibly forward-thinking. By that, I mean it sounds fresh—cutting-edge, even. When artists aim for a fresh sound, there’s always a risk of missing the mark and creating something that feels out of sync with the current pulse of music. But Kendrick consistently avoids that trap, using an impressive variety of musical tools. From Spanish guitars and old-school soul samples to modern R&B vocals, trap drums, violins, and experimental rhythms, he somehow brings it all together to create yet another magical project.

Some tracks on this album explore vibes I haven’t really heard from Kendrick before, including an almost anthemic, pop-inspired mood. A few songs, like “tv off (feat. lefty gunplay)”, feel like they were shaped from the same mold as “Not Like Us”. Mustard, who produced “Not Like Us”, is back and credited for production on this track, and it’s one of those gritty, hard-hitting 808 bangers that makes you bop your head nonstop.

That said, my absolute favorite song on the album is “heart pt. 6”. I can’t even describe how much I loved it from the moment I heard it. Within 20 seconds, I already knew it was going to be on repeat for me—and trust me, when that happens, I usually end up playing that song nonstop for two weeks straight.

Of course, “heart pt. 6” ties into the ongoing beef between Kendrick and Drake. To be honest, I haven’t been following their feud, and I really don’t care about it. All I know is that this track absolutely slaps, beef or no beef.

When I heard Kendrick was dropping a new album, I wasn’t sure what direction he’d take. It wasn’t nervous uncertainty, but more like that rollercoaster feeling as you ascend, waiting for the drop. And wow, what a ride. Someone in the YouTube comments summed it up perfectly: “Kendrick dropping this when the seasonal depression was at its worst. We gon be alright.”

This album is good. Really good.

Author: Peter Källman

Peter Källman is a writer from Sweden who loves playing in bands, writing reviews and going to live shows!