description HUMBLE. - Kendrick Lamar Overview
Kendrick Lamar’s “HUMBLE.” is a critically acclaimed music video for the 2017 single of the same name. Directed by Dave Meyers, it features striking black and white imagery and choreography emphasizing subservience and social commentary. The song's success propelled Kendrick to mainstream prominence while exploring themes of wealth disparity and respect. It’s particularly relevant to audiences interested in hip-hop, contemporary music videos, and discussions surrounding race and class.
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HUMBLE. - Kendrick Lamar ranks #10 of 115 in the Music Video ranking, behind Chandelier - Sia, ahead of Take On Me - a-ha.
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Who directed the visually striking music video for Kendrick Lamar's "HUMBLE."?
The music video was directed by Dave Meyers, a veteran director who has worked with countless major pop and hip-hop artists. Meyers utilized heavily stylized, high-contrast imagery, famously recreating the Last Supper and showing Kendrick Lamar's head catching fire.
What album is Kendrick Lamar's song "HUMBLE." featured on?
"HUMBLE." was released as the lead single for Kendrick Lamar's critically acclaimed Pulitzer Prize-winning album, DAMN., in 2017. The album explores themes of morality, temptation, and the duality of human nature, with the song specifically demanding humility from its listeners.
Did "HUMBLE." by Kendrick Lamar reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100?
Yes, "HUMBLE." debuted at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 before eventually climbing to the number one spot. It became Kendrick Lamar's first chart-topping single as a lead artist in the United States, cementing his status as a mainstream superstar.
Who produced the beat for Kendrick Lamar's "HUMBLE."?
The hard-hitting, minimalist beat was co-produced by Mike Will Made-It and Pluss. Mike Will Made-It originally intended the instrumental for the rapper Gucci Mane before Kendrick Lamar intercepted the track for his DAMN. album.
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