This past week we got a chance to break down the lyrics of Kendrick Lamar's new song DNA. I was looking forward to this class activity the most because I had been listening to the song back to back since it was released and it no doubt my favorite song off of this album (followed by LOVE.).
The song is filled powerful juxtapositions and descriptions of what being Black means to him. Like I stated earlier, this song is my favorite on this album for a few reasons. The first being the audio sample used on the track in juxtaposition with the lyrics of the song. I believe the sound bite is from a Fox news segment.
The next thing I really like about this track is the raw emotion Kendrick spits with. Right off the bat I was just stuck and was lost for words. This coupled with a beat that scratches in its introduction that commands the listeners attention and proceeds with an even and methodical bass that makes me nod my head while I follow.
And lastly, the best thing about this song is the lyrics! Kendrick Lamar's lyrics lay the way for his Black listeners to remembers why the should be proud to be Black in addition to having everyone get that the "they" cannot break, mimic and take advantage of the Black community anymore.
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