Beyond the Halftime Show Not Like Us Anatomy of a Chart-Dominating Diss Track

16/09/2025 14 min
Beyond the Halftime Show Not Like Us Anatomy of a Chart-Dominating Diss Track

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Episode 3: "Not Like Us: Anatomy of a Chart-Dominating Diss Track" Veteran music critic Lenny Vaughn dissects the sonic warfare of Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us," the diss track that rewrote chart history with its unprecedented 21-week reign at number one. This episode breaks down the hypnotic production that stalks through your speakers, the surgical lyricism that demolishes Drake while commenting on hip-hop authenticity, and the cultural phenomenon that spawned countless memes and social media breakdowns. Lenny explores how this track evolved diss records from insider baseball to mainstream entertainment, comparing it to golden-era battles while examining its place in the larger Drake feud. More than just a hit song, "Not Like Us" represents a masterclass in transforming personal conflict into universal artistic statement.https://amzn.to/4iH8F6yodcastThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI