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Kendrick Lamar's 'GNX' Dominates Apple and Spotify
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Kendrick Lamar's surprise album 'GNX' has taken the music world by storm, topping charts on both Apple Music and Spotify and setting an impressive number of streaming records.

AceShowbiz - Kendrick Lamar's highly anticipated album "GNX", released on Friday (Nov. 22), has dominated both Apple Music and Spotify charts, with all 12 tracks debuting within the top 50 on Spotify's global charts. "Squabble Up", the album's lead single, has taken the top spot on both platforms, while other tracks such as "wacced out murals" and "luther" have also charted highly.

"GNX" is projected to have the biggest first-week sales in 2024, adding to Lamar's impressive year that has included hit songs "Not Like Us" and "Euphoria." Despite "Not Like Us" and "Euphoria" not appearing on "GNX," the album features collaborations with SZA, Lefty Gunplay, Wallie The Sensei, Hitta J3, Peysoh and Roddy Ricch.

Lamar's latest release has also sparked a surge of social media trends, with the line "Mustard on 'tv off' " creating a series of memes. DJ Mustard, the producer of "Not Like Us," has shared numerous fan-made videos featuring the popular line.

In just seven hours of tracking, "GNX" garnered an impressive 44.2 million streams on Spotify, despite not dropping until midnight. Notably, "squabble up," "wacced out murals," and "luther" have all surpassed 4 million streams on Spotify. On US Spotify, "squabble up" and "wacced out murals" claimed the top two spots.

The album's success extends to Apple Music, where Lamar has become the first artist in 2024 to earn five #1 singles with "squabble up," "wacced out murals," "Like That," "Not Like Us," and "Euphoria."

Kendrick Lamar's "GNX" represents a significant moment for hip-hop in 2024, cementing Lamar's status as one of the most influential artists of his generation. Through his intricate storytelling and introspective themes, Lamar continues to push boundaries and innovate within the genre. With its widespread acclaim and record-breaking streaming numbers, "GNX" is poised to be one of the defining albums of the year.

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