Artist profile
Kendrick Lamar
Kendrick Lamar is a rapper and songwriter from Compton, California, known for his lyrically complex hip-hop that blends introspective storytelling with social commentary. His albums, including good kid, m.A.A.d city and To Pimp a Butterfly, established him as a leading figure in contemporary rap. He won the Pulitzer Prize for Music in 2018 for the album DAMN.
Sound profile
Kendrick Lamar is a moderate-energy — mostly instrumental artist.
Key & BPM profile
Most tracks sit between 77–150 BPM with a median of 107 · predominantly minor keys (71% minor) · most common key: 10A (B Minor) with 3 tracks.
Tracks in catalog
17 total · sortable
Track | BPM · Key | Actions |
|---|---|---|
 All The Stars Kendrick Lamar, SZA | 975AC Minor | |
 Not Like Us Kendrick Lamar | 10110AB Minor | |
 HUMBLE. Kendrick Lamar | 1504BA♭ Major | |
 tv off Kendrick Lamar, Lefty Gunplay | 10010BD Major | |
luther Kendrick Lamar, SZA | 13810BD Major | |
 family ties Kendrick Lamar, Baby Keem | 1167AD Minor | |
squabble up Kendrick Lamar | 1047BF Major | |
DNA. Kendrick Lamar | 14010AB Minor | |
 Pray For Me Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd | 1009AE Minor | |
 King Kunta Kendrick Lamar | 1079AE Minor | |
hey now Kendrick Lamar, Dody6 | 1028AA Minor | |
 Swimming Pools (Drank) - Extended Version Kendrick Lamar | 14910AB Minor | |
Big Shot Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott | 1303AB♭ Minor | |
 New Freezer Kendrick Lamar, Rich The Kid | 1409AE Minor | |
Backseat Freestyle Kendrick Lamar | 777BF Major | |
 Tints (feat. Kendrick Lamar) Kendrick Lamar, Anderson .Paak | 10912AC♯ Minor | |
 Classic Man - Remix Kendrick Lamar, Jidenna | 946AG Minor |
Sound profile evolution
How Kendrick Lamar’s production has shifted across their catalog. The radar overlays earlier and recent eras as one shape, the year-by-year chart shows every metric move, and the tempo trend tracks the BPM migration.
Across Kendrick Lamar's catalog, warmth has receded; groove has thinned; tempos have climbed from ~107 to ~113 BPM.
Release volume by decade
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FAQ
What BPM does Kendrick Lamar play at?
Kendrick Lamar's tracks in our catalog range from 77 to 150 BPM, with a median of 107 BPM. Across 17 tracks, the most common range falls in the 105–110 BPM bucket.
What key are Kendrick Lamar's tracks in?
Kendrick Lamar's tracks are mostly in minor keys (71% minor across 17 tracks). The most common single key is 10A (B Minor) with 3 tracks.
What artists mix well with Kendrick Lamar?
Based on harmonic compatibility, tempo proximity and artist-cohort context, Kendrick Lamar pairs well with Baby Keem, JID, Jay Rock. The full list — with track counts in our catalog and similarity scores — is in the Related Artists section above.
When was Kendrick Lamar most active?
Our catalog has Kendrick Lamar releases spanning 2012 to 2024, with the most tracks from the 2010s.
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