Named after the Buick Regal model, and a follow-up to Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers (2022), GNX is Kendrick Lamar’s first album after his departure from longtime labels Top Dawg Entertainment and Aftermath Entertainment. Highlights include the singles “Squabble Up”, “TV Off” and “Luther”.

Lamar and Dave Free executive produced the album, which features appearances from AzChike, Dody6, Hitta J3, Peysoh, Roddy Ricch, Siete7x, SZA, Wallie the Sensei, and YoungThreat; Deyra Barrera, Sam Dew, and Ink provide additional vocal contributions throughout.

Production was primarily handled by Sounwave, with additional work by Jack Antonoff, Mustard, Sean Momberger, and Kamasi Washington, among others.