Did you watch Superbowl Halftime show? It was Kendrick Lamar's performance.
Who is Kendrick Lamar?
Name: Kendrick Lamar Duckworth
Nationality: US
Birth: 1987 / June / 17
Occupation: Rapper, Producer
Debut: 2011 / July / 2
Hometown: California Compton
Kendrick Lamar Album Selling
|
Album Title |
Release Year |
Approximate Sales (US) |
|
Section.80 |
2011 |
746,000 |
|
Good Kid, M.A.A.D City |
2012 |
1.8 million |
|
To Pimp a Butterfly |
2015 |
1.3 million |
|
DAMN. |
2017 |
4 million |
|
Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers |
2022 |
1 million |
|
GNX |
2024 |
319,000 (first week) |
Why the album DAMN sold 4 million?
1. Critical Acclaim and Awards:
DAMN. received widespread critical praise and won the Pulitzer Prize for Music in 2018, making Lamar the first non-classical or jazz artist to achieve this honor.
2. Hit Singles:
The album featured chart-topping singles like "HUMBLE." and "DNA.", which garnered extensive radio play and streaming numbers.
3. Cultural Impact:
Lamar's exploration of themes such as identity, faith, and societal issues resonated with a broad audience, enhancing the album's appeal.
4. Strategic Release and Promotion:
The anticipation built through strategic marketing and Lamar's established reputation contributed to strong initial sales, with DAMN. debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 chart.
I watched Superbowl Halftime Performance. Why Serena Williams were dancing there?
