DNA. lays the philosophical groundwork for the album DAMN. In the song’s first half, Kendrick defines his genetic makeup as a mixture of biological (family), environmental (Compton), and cultural (hip-hop) inheritances.
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Oct 2019
S5E5 - DNA. (Part 2) by Kendrick Lamar
In Part 2 of our DNA. analysis, we dissect the song’s dramatic second half. Triggered by the disparaging comments by FOX News, Kendrick goes ballistic in a now icon extended verse. While we may have originally thought DNA. was about Kendrick Lamar, the song ends with the diagnosi ... Show More
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Oct 2019
S5E6 - YAH. by Kendrick Lamar
YAH. formally introduces DAMN’s protagonist: Kung Fu Kenny, a prophet who rejects God’s call. Kenny chooses instead to follow his intuition toward sex, money, and murder -- the very traits named on the album’s previous track DNA. Say hi @dissectpodcast on Twitter and Instagram. P ... Show More
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May 2022
Episode 533 | "That's Culture?"
<p>Kendrick Lamar is praised for his latest release, and the guys share their anticipation for his upcoming album (24:10). Joe also reacts to Jack Harlow's album (58:25), Young Thug and Gunna named in a R.I.C.O. case (1:17:40), and Joe mentions the latest documentary he's watched ... Show More
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Oct 2017
Kendrick Lamar's HUMBLE deconstructed w. guest Amber Mark
With Charlie off the grid, Nate sits down with singer/producer Amber Mark to explore the different levels of Kendrick's hit HUMBLE.. Then, they turn to the diverse influences (including house music, Carnatic samples, and autodidactic piano chords) behind Mark's own track "Lose My ... Show More
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