GNX Album Review (with One Mic, WPWSY & Andre)

Welcome friends and lovers to the Grand Reference Tour where we will be riding in our GNX with Anita Baker to talk about the post rap beef, GNX, Super Bowl and reflecting on the cultural impact.

Thanks again to Andre, Countryboi (One Mic: Black History), Cameron & Jordan (White People Won’t Save You) for another banger!

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction and Welcome
• 0:36 Meet the Guests
• 1:29 Reflecting on Past Episodes
• 2:56 Kendrick Lamar's Superbowl Announcement
• 3:50 Discussing the GNX Album
• 12:51 Drake's Struggles and Fanbase Shift
• 19:42 J. Cole's Position in the Rap Game
• 28:07 GNX Album Release Reactions
• 38:01 The Pop Fan Dilemma
• 38:49 Insecure Fans and Cultural Appropriation
• 39:13 Kendrick's Timeline and Creative Process
• 40:54 Kendrick vs. Drake: The Beef Unfolds
• 42:41 Kendrick's Mystique and Cultural Awareness
• 45:00 Drake's Missteps and Kendrick's Precision
• 46:27 Analyzing Kendrick's Tracks
• 55:43 Whacked Out Murals: Setting the Tone
• 1:11:31 Squabble Up: The Party Anthem
• 1:21:45 Rediscovering Luther Vandross
• 1:22:55 Cultural Conversations and Criticisms
• 1:23:25 Kendrick's Musical References and Loyalty
• 1:24:18 SZA's Press Tour and TDE Loyalty
• 1:25:57 Luther's Influence and Kendrick's Artistic Growth
• 1:28:38 Man of the Garden: Kendrick's Personal Track
• 1:29:48 Ownership and Industry Realities
• 1:37:18 Hey Now: West Coast Vibes
• 1:44:17 Tyler, The Creator's Freestyle and West Coast Influence
• 1:51:58 Reincarnated: Channeling Tupac
• 2:05:12 The Essence of Hip Hop
• 2:06:26 Welcoming Space in Hip Hop
• 2:06:55 Jack Harlow and Hip Hop Authenticity
• 2:07:53 Paul Wall's Authenticity
• 2:09:51 Kendrick's Wide Shot Artistry
• 2:11:15 TV Off: A Deep Dive
• 2:19:01 Dodger Blue: A Smooth and Sexy Vibe
• 2:24:07 Peek A Boo: Kendrick's Playful Side
• 2:30:14 The Heart Part 6: Kendrick's Vulnerability
• 2:42:53 GNX: A Slow Burn
• 2:46:20 Gloria: Kendrick's Legacy
• 2:49:56 Reflecting on Kendrick's Journey
• 2:50:35 Kendrick's Future and PG Lang
• 2:51:34 The Grand National Tour and Film
• 2:51:56 Kendrick's Hiatus and Artistic Process
• 2:54:16 Super Bowl Performance Reactions
• 2:59:11 Cultural Impact and Critiques
• 3:10:29 Kendrick's Legacy and Future Projects
• 3:19:46 Closing Thoughts and Plugs