TDE has a long history of playing with the emotions of their listeners. Whether it’s cryptically posting drop dates using white boards with “John Does” or in the case of Kendrick’s recent stunt, casually mentioning an exact date, they continuously keep fans on their toes. Fans who were shattered last Friday after Kendrick’s long-awaited fourth studio album failed to materialize were elated to see that Kendrick has released official artwork and a tracklist for what we now know is called Damn. Initial reactions to the emotionally charged — yet purposely simple — artwork coupled with the less than creative use of typography had mixed reactions.
Lack of any discernible Photoshop standards aside, one thing that wasn’t up for debate was the album itself. Although it does not sport the epic leaked tracklist that was floating around, it features Rihanna and U2. In particular, U2 seemed like a point of contemption for some.
At least one user seemed to be grateful that one specific collaboration rumor had been debunked.
One thing is for sure, “Humble.” was a strong indication that we’re in for a scorcher! One user summed it all up quite nicely.
In other Kendrick news, “Humble.” had the highest Hot 100 debut for a rap song since 2010.
What I get from the artwork is blacks vs whites and what it comes down to in the middle of it all is money. What is published on the front covers is blood.
dope I and allegoric connection. Think I might go with that thesis
Lol. Kendrick got those Loaded Lux fans-type fans. Always trying to turn 2+2 into algebra.
Red black and green?
I’ve already skipped the song with U2 and Rihanna in my head.
LOL this ^
Why kendrick look like he about to offer you a cheeseburger for sum crack ???
Why Kendrick look like he possessively about to fuck up this rap game?!
As long as the album is good I could give a fuck what the cover looks like. I’m not even sure why people reacting to this over twitter is “news-worthy”. Whatever DX…
It’s news worthy because you clicked it, commented, and made them ad revenue. Congratulations, you made this story more profitable 🙂
You missed the point completely. Congratulations.
DAMN! KENDRICK FELL OFF QUICK
According to who? You? Take a seat.
Humble is sitting at #2 on the Hot 100. I don’t think that’s falling off.
I wouldn’t say top hits mean all that much. Wouldn’t you consider “candy shop” as 50 cent falling off? Thats his second biggest hit… and it’s trash.
With that said, humble is okay. Hard ass beat, weak rap.
The term “falling off” means nobody’s listening to you anymore. Using that definition, “Candy Shop” was nowhere near a fall off for 50 precisely because of how popular the song was. The Massacre album made stupid amounts of money. When you sell over a million records in the first week, trust me you’re not falling off in the slightest.
Only fucking music. Get over it. Fucking corny assed rapper. Go suck kendricks dick
In English please.
I love the cover and I hope the song with U2 will only contain Bono’s death rattles.
Cover looks like Kendrick got dragged off United Airlines
Why do BLACK people (excluding myself) be hating on U2???? Seriously, they are great MUSICIANS, they don’t rap at all but they are GREAT MUSICIANS WHO MAKE TIMELESS MUSIC, they don’t have to look like you or come from where you come from for you to give em some props!!! SAYING U2 IS TRASH OR WASHED UP IS A FLAT OUT LIE!! My favorite group is DIPLOMATS then OUTKAST, but U2 in my top 10 for sure!!!
Calm down, it’s not just black people. Almost everybody was annoyed when they forced that album down our throats, not just black people.
I’m of a pasty white complexion. I hate U2. Sure, they’re talented, but they are extremely overrated IMO.
DX is lame for deleting comments.
This Kendrick I’m for sure this is going to be a great album he didn’t spend time with the album cover which makes for a Damn good album look at the cover of gkmc and tpab and they are great albums