Kendrick Lamar Reaffirmed His Greatness With "DNA"

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Today marks the 6th-year anniversary of Kendrick Lamar's "DAMN."

Kendrick Lamar remains one of the greatest artists of our entire generation. Overall, he has dropped hit album after hit album. Moreover, his penmanship is considered some of the greatest we have ever seen in hip-hop. His last album Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers was an incredible body of work that showcased growth as both an artist and as a human. Additionally, it was a long-awaited follow-up to his album DAMN. which had released five years earlier. Overall, Kendrick did not disappoint.

Speaking of DAMN., the 14-track masterpiece has officially turned six years old. If you remember, this album dropped the exact same night as Playboi Carti's self-titled mixtape. It was a great night for music, with the lyrical fans and the trap fans being appeased. That said, Kendrick Lamar and his project certainly took the world by storm. DAMN. contained some of the defining tracks of Lamar's career, and even today, fans remain mesmerized by this project. Today, we take a look at the track "DNA."

Kendrick Lamar Shined On "DNA"

"DNA" is technically the second song on the album as "Blood" serves as the intro. However, "DNA" proves to be an incredible way to kick off an album. From the driving production to Kendrick's killer flows, this entire song is a journey. Moreover, this song has some great lines that will have your rewinding parts of the song. It is a lyrical masterpiece that lets you know Kendrick Lamar is a master of his domain. All these years later and the song still hits the same.

Subsequently, it is going to be very interesting to see where Lamar goes next with his career. After all, he is an incredible artist who is always evolving. Additionally, he is off of TDE now, which means he might be going for a completely different sound. Let us know your thoughts on "DNA," in the comments down below. Stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the music world.

Quotable Lyrics:

Realness, I just kill shit 'cause it's in my DNA
I got millions, I got riches buildin' in my DNA
I got dark, I got evil, that rot inside my DNA
I got off, I got troublesome heart inside my DNA

About The Author
Alexander Cole
Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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