Following the somber jazz and funky educational feel of “Butterfly,” “DAMN.” came with a much more upbeat exploration of his relationships with his family, neighborhood and other rappers, while also tackling the specter of death. The first song, “Blood,” ends with Lamar being shot.
In “DAMN.,” Lamar also introduces a new ego for himself: Kung Fu Kenny, who told Complex was “a master of the craft” of songwriting and music in 2017.
