Kendrick Lamar
Kendrick Lamar lives in the middle ground — 37 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 7 quiet anchors and 29 songs where they let go completely.
Across the 73 Kendrick Lamar songs we've measured, intensity averages 54/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Die Hard (the calmest here, 13) to The Blacker the Berry (the most charged, 98), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 2011–2024.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Sing About Me, I'm Dying of Thirst.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Kendrick Lamar
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Kendrick Lamar song?
Of the 73 Kendrick Lamar songs we've measured, “The Blacker the Berry” scores highest at 98/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Kendrick Lamar song?
“Die Hard” measures gentlest at 13/100. It runs 90 BPM. The songs here span 13–98 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Kendrick Lamar overall?
Kendrick Lamar averages 54/100 intensity across 73 measured songs — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Kendrick Lamar?
The Kendrick Lamar songs we've measured average about 102 BPM — midtempo.
Which Kendrick Lamar songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Die Hard”, “6:16 in LA”, “PRIDE.”, “Gloria”.
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