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Revision as of 01:21, 2 May 2024

"Euphoria"
Single by Kendrick Lamar
ReleasedApril 30, 2024 (2024-04-30)
RecordedApril 2024
Length6:24
LabelInterscope
Songwriter(s)
  • Aubrey Drake Graham
Producer(s)
Kendrick Lamar singles chronology
"Like That"
(2024) 		"Euphoria"
(2024)
Official audio
"Euphoria" on
YouTube

"Euphoria" is a

Taylor Made". It was surprise-released on April 30, 2024, via Interscope Records, initially as a YouTube exclusive before being serviced to streaming platforms
hours later.

Cardo and Kyuro produced "Euphoria", with additional work from Johnny Juliano, Sounwave, and Yung Exclusive. It contains a small sample of Teddy Pendergrass's 1981 song "You're My Latest, My Greatest Inspiration". The song was met with generally positive reviews from music critics, who praised its humorous yet hateful tone, Lamar's versatile performance and complex entendres; although criticisms were directed at the production and a few punchlines.

Background

Further information: Drake–Kendrick Lamar feud

Following the release of the diss track "

Taylor Made" in April 2024, both of which take aim at Lamar.[1] Lamar eventually came back at Drake with the release of "Euphoria" on April 30,[2] as their "latest volley in the rap titans' ongoing back-and-forth".[3]

Composition

The title of "Euphoria" is perceived to be a reference to the

Taylor Made".[6]

Lamar later mentions Drake and Cole by name and references "The Story of Adidon", a 2018 diss track by Pusha T aimed against Drake, in the context of fatherhood.[6] In other instances, he accuses Drake of being a "scam artist" and namedrops artists such as YNW Melly, Gunna, Daft Punk, Lil Yachty, and Sexyy Red.[7] Lamar also accuses Drake of sending a cease and desist letter to prevent the release of "Like That": “Try cease and desist on the ‘Like That’ record / Oh, what? You ain't like that record." Further references in the song include Drake's Meek Mill diss track "Back to Back".[8]

Release and promotion

"Euphoria" was first made available for online streaming on YouTube on April 30, 2024, through Interscope Records. It was published on the platform at approximately 8:24 a.m. PT, which publications alluded was a nod to the basketball player Kobe Bryant, who played for the Los Angeles Lakers under the jersey numbers 8 and 24.[4]

Critical reception

Per a Complex assessment, which graded the song's lyrics, presentation, quality and overall effectiveness, "Euphoria" received a score of 42 out of 50 (84%). Its examiner, Peter A. Berry, concluded that the song is a "bit too sprawling" for its own good, and the production is "kinda mid," but it ultimately offers a "potent mix of skill, viciousness, and humor that would be hard for anyone to overcome."[9]

Vivian Medithi of The Fader described "Euphoria" as a standout rap song and a "dynamic study in hating."[10] Rolling Stone's Andre Gee was impressed at how Lamar sounded like a "seasoned vet" despite the song being his first official diss record.[11] Angel Diaz, writing for Billboard, felt that his response was "worth the wait" and praised its dense lyricism.[4]

In less favorable reviews, Pitchfork's Alphonse Pierre felt that "Euphoria" lacked a "knockout blow" that could have pushed Lamar's feud with Drake past "fleeting spectacle".[12] Ben Beaumont-Thomas for The Guardian wrote that for someone whose artistry "rests on his self-presentation as flawed but enlightened", Lamar demeaned himself with the usage of "outright" misogynistic and homophobic lyrics.[13]

Personnel

  • Kendrick Lamar – vocals, songwriter
  • Cardo – producer
  • Kyuro – producer
  • Johnny Juliano – producer
  • Sounwave – producer
  • Yung Exclusive – producer
  • Matthew Bernard – additional keyboards, associated performer
  • Jonathan Turner – mixing
  • Ray Charles Brown Jr. – recording engineer
  • Nicolas De Porcel – mastering

References

  1. ^ Peters, Mitchell (April 20, 2024). "Drake Takes Aim at Kendrick Lamar With AI Tupac & Snoop Dogg Vocals on "Taylor Made Freestyle" Diss Track". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 23, 2024. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  2. ^ Navjosh (April 30, 2024). "Kendrick Lamar Disses Drake Back with New Song "Euphoria": Listen". HipHopNMore. Archived from the original on April 30, 2024. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  3. ^ Williams, Aaron (April 30, 2024). "Kendrick Lamar Re-Enters The Fray With "Euphoria", His Latest Drake Diss". Uproxx. Archived from the original on April 30, 2024. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  4. ^ a b c Diaz, Angel (April 30, 2024). "Kendrick Lamar's Response Was Worth the Wait". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 30, 2024. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  5. ^ Schube, Will (April 30, 2024). "Kendrick Lamar Added An Easter Egg At The Beginning Of His Drake Diss 'Euphoria'". HipHopDX. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
  6. ^ a b Strauss, Matthew (April 30, 2024). "Kendrick Lamar Responds to Drake Disses With New Song "Euphoria": Listen". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on April 30, 2024. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  7. ^ Cole, Alexander (April 30, 2024). "Kendrick Lamar Calls Drake A "Scam Artist" On Scathing New Track "Euphoria"". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on April 30, 2024. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  8. ^ Mahadevan, Tara (April 30, 2024). "Kendrick Lamar Claims Drake Sent a Cease and Desist to Stop "Like That" From Dropping". Complex. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
  9. ^ Berry, Peter A. (May 1, 2024). "Grading Kendrick Lamar's "Euphoria" Drake Diss". Complex. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
  10. ^ Medithi, Vivian (May 1, 2024). "Rap Blog: Kendrick Lamar has some advice for Drake". The Fader. Archived from the original on May 1, 2024. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
  11. ^ Gee, Andre (April 30, 2024). "Kendrick Did Everything He Needed to on 'Euphoria'". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on April 30, 2024. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
  12. ^ Pierre, Alphonse (April 30, 2024). "Kendrick Lamar: "euphoria"". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on April 30, 2024. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  13. ISSN 0261-3077. Archived
    from the original on May 1, 2024. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
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