- N95 (audio): Kendrick Lamar

: The second verse addresses a world in "panic," referencing the chaos of the pandemic, crashing markets, and the music industry’s tendency to keep artists "in a box". Production and Composition

"N95" is characterized by a "bleakly catchy, bass-driven instrumental" with rapid-fire delivery. Kendrick Lamar - N95 (Audio)

: Lamar uses the repeated command "Take off" (anaphora used 27 times in the first verse) to demand that listeners—and himself—remove superficial traits like "clout chasing," expensive jewelry, and "fake woke" activism. : The second verse addresses a world in

: He argues that many people use material wealth and social status to mask an internal "ugliness" or lack of authentic identity. : He argues that many people use material

: Parts of the song, specifically the bridge and third verse, were originally intended for the track "Vent" on Baby Keem's album The Melodic Blue . Genre : The song is classified as conscious hip-hop trap. Visuals and Music Video