Atlanta Unleashed: Kendrick Lamar’s Surprise Album “GNX” Shocks Fans!
Well, Atlanta, get ready, because this Friday, hip-hop legend Kendrick Lamar decided to drop a complete bombshell on his fans by releasing a brand new album titled “GNX”! That’s right; it was like Christmas came early for music lovers everywhere. What really got everyone buzzing was the massive contribution from a local Georgia talent who’s been making waves all year: INK.
INK Takes Center Stage!
For those not yet in the know, INK, whose real name is Aita Boggs, has quickly become one of the hottest producers and artists in the game. In album credits that surfaced through various music sources, it’s revealed that she collaborated on nearly half of the tracks in “GNX.” Some of the songs she worked on include “Squabble Up,” “Luther,” “Dodger Blue,” “Heart Pt. 6,” and “Gloria.” This young talent, hailing from Columbus, Georgia, has had quite the year, contributing to Beyoncé’s hit “Cowboy Carter”, Jennifer Lopez’s “This Is Me… Now”, and even collaborating with rapper Latto on her single “Look What You Did.”
The Rise of INK
INK has been riding a wave of success recently, but her journey hasn’t always been smooth. She once described early struggles in her career when she was playing guitar on the streets, performing “for pennies” and making her way from Downtown Atlanta to Buckhead. She even recalled a moment when Chris Brown brought her into the spotlight as a co-performer on the single “Don’t Check On Me.” “It gave me so much exposure and another boost of confidence,” she shared about her experience. Her trajectory since that breakthrough moment in 2019 has been nothing short of a rocket launch!
What’s in a Name? GNX
In the opening track “Wacced Out Murals,” Kendrick takes us for a ride in his Buick GNX, blending old-school vibes with contemporary references. Imagine vibing to Anita Baker while cruising through the city! He doesn’t shy away from throwing some shade as he raps about Snoop Dogg posting Drake’s AI-assisted diss track and Nas giving Kendrick a shout-out for being selected as the headliner for February’s Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show. Talk about a power move!
Building Momentum for Kendrick
The surprise launch comes after a remarkable year for Kendrick. He recently featured on the chart-topping song “Like That” with Future and Metro Boomin, which spent three weeks ruling the Billboard Hot 100. And if that wasn’t enough, Kendrick’s been nominated for a whopping seven Grammys, including nominations for record of the year, song of the year, rap song, and best rap performance for “Not Like Us.” His double nominations for best rap performance is a first in his career! Can you feel the excitement?
So, Atlanta, if you haven’t had a chance to listen to “GNX,” now’s the time to check it out. With local talents like INK shining alongside legends like Kendrick Lamar, it feels like the Atlanta music scene is on fire! And who knows—this might just be the start of something even bigger for INK and Kendrick. Stay tuned, because the musical landscape is always changing, and we’re here for it!
