Remy LeBeau
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Kendrick is so far ahead of these other artist man. The show was amazing.
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KENDRICK LAMAR TELLS US WHY HE LOVES PLAYING DAMN. IN REVERSE
K.DOT CONFIRMS THE LONG-HELD THEORY ABOUT PLAYING HIS ALBUM BACKWARD
It’s been more than four months since Kendrick Lamar dropped DAMN., and we're still peeling back the layers of his acclaimed fourth album.
Following DAMN.’s release, many fans speculated that there may be a second album or some kind of partner project in the works. Speaking with MTV News ahead of the VMAs — where he’s performing and nominated for eight awards on Sunday (August 27) — Kendrick said, “Any of my fans know that my albums get real intricate and there’s always details in there. For the most part, they usually have a good listening ear to figure out what’s going on.”
One of the most popular DAMN. hypotheses is that the album can be played in reverse order. Kendrick confirmed that long-held theory, explaining why he likes elements of that version better than the original.
“I think like a week after the album came out, [fans] realized you can play the album backwards,” he told MTV News correspondent Gaby Wilson. “It plays as a full story and even a better rhythm. It’s one of my favorite rhythms and tempos within the album. It’s something that we definitely premeditate while we’re in the studio.”
When you listen to DAMN. in reverse order, the album takes on a completely different sonic arc. But, as Kendrick explained, it’s not so much the actual narrative that changes.
“I don’t think the story necessarily changes, I think the feel changes,” he said. “The initial vibe listening from the top all the way to the bottom is ... this aggression and this attitude. You know, ‘DNA,’ and exposing who I really am. You listen from the back end, and it’s almost the duality and the contrast of the intricate Kendrick Lamar. Both of these pieces are who I am.”
So there you have it — DAMN. in its original order is a must-listen, but hearing it in reverse will help you see both sides of the artist who loves to keep us on our toes.
Wtf happened man? This guy really doing this BS. I hope we don't lose KDot.
Wtf happened man? This guy really doing this BS. I hope we don't lose KDot.
Wtf happened man? This guy really doing this BS. I hope we don't lose KDot.
Kung Fu UziThat outfit is wild.
Did Erykah get to Kendrick?![]()
Wtf happened man? This guy really doing this BS. I hope we don't lose KDot.
Humble makes no sense. Wth is he talking about.
Humble makes no sense. Wth is he talking about.
Nothing really. Humble doesnt exist in LAHumble makes no sense. Wth is he talking about.
Nothing really. Humble doesnt exist in LA
Who that ***** thinking that he frontin on man-man?
Looks at aviDusse wit my boo bae, taste like look aid for the analyst.
Wont you sit it on my taste bloods
Am to the pm, pm to the am Funk. Piss out your per diem you just gotta hate em funk.
My left stroke just went viral. Right stroke out a baby in a spiral.
I blew cool from AC
Lmao.
There is a difference between Meat riders and Fans.
A meat rider will defend any BS.