Kendrick Lamar recently released a new album, GNX, on November 22, 2024. The singer's sixth studio album was released as a surprise, without promotion. The album has since then been reviewed by a number of publications, including Pitchfork, who gave it a 6.6 rating out of 10.
Pitchfork's rating of the Kendrick Lamar album has since sent fans reacting on social media, as exemplified by the tweet below:
"They gonna say Drake paid them to say this".
Others similarly reacted to the tone of the review, with some going on to accuse the review of being biased. Contrarily, some appreciated the review of the album and considered it to be good:
"i dont mind people saying they dont like the record but why did this review have less to do with the music as its sounding like a hurt drake fan trying to sound unbiased", one fan stated.
"This is one of the worst reviews I’ve ever read. In my 33 years of life. Wow. If it’s going to be rated 6.6, fine. I don’t agree with it, but fair. At least come up with respectable criticisms. What happened to the old Pitchfork? I know y’all got bought out, but goddamn", another fan stated.
"Calling "Reincarnated" unlistenable and also saying wacced out murals means Kendricks deviating from "saving the essence of hip-hop" has me wondering what you consider the "essence of hip-hop". Don't think you even touched on "Gloria" or the one mic homage man of the garden." one netizen reacted.
"Understanding that music criticism is always subjective and this may not be KL's best album, I see excessive bias in the critics this time. It seems that as much as certain people want to be neutral when it comes to their opinion, the famous beef affected everyone." another netizen opined.
"Good review. The album feels more like a necessary palette cleanser after Mr Morale than anything else to me. But it's good to hear him actually sounds like he's having fun compared to that record." one commenter reacted.
More on Kendrick Lamar's GNX album
Kendrick Lamar's GNX consists of a total of 12 tracks and was released via PGLang and Interscope Records. The album continued the trend of Father John Misty and Lamar's release schedule matching for the sixth time, with the former joking on social media about it.
The album tracklist is given below:
- Wacced Out Murals - 5:17
- Squabble Up - 2:17
- Luther - 2:57
- Man at the Garden - 3:53
- Hey Now - 3:57
- Reincarnated - 4:35
- TV Off - 3:40
- Dodger Blue - 2:11
- Peakaboo - 2:35
- Heart PT 6 - 4:52
- GNX - 4:47
Kendrick Lamar's album features guest contributions by SZA, Roddy Richh, Deyra Barrera, Wallie The Sensei, Siete7x, Young Threat, Hitta J3, Peysoh, AzChike, Left Gunplay, and Dody 6.
Deyra Barrera elaborated on her contribution to the album in an Instagram post now no longer available, stating:
"The universe works in mysterious ways and I'm so grateful for the way my life has been unfolding these past few months. From honoring my dear friend and Legend Fernando Valenzuela at the World Series to now collaborating with one of the greatest artists of our generation, @kendricklamar.”
She continued:
"Thank you Kendrick for giving me the best opportunity of my career, for listening and believing in me. I am so honored to represent LA and represent my beautiful culture with my Voice on your new Album! LONG LIVE MEXICO.. and Long Live Music!!"
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Kendric Lamar's new album does not include any of his early 2024 tracks that were made during the feud between him and Drake. The album is the singer's first since 2022's Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers.
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