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Kendrick Lamar Lights Up Compton City Hall for “Not Like Us” Video Shoot
Kendrick Lamar is turning up the heat in Compton with the filming of his highly anticipated “Not Like Us” music video. As more behind-the-scenes footage surfaces, fans are buzzing with excitement. The rapper, flanked by his security team, was recently spotted at Compton’s City Hall capturing scenes for the video. While it’s uncertain if filming will continue this weekend or if they’re wrapping up, the anticipation is through the roof. Some might say the video release is a bit overdue, but the wait only seems to add to the hype.
This project aligns with Kendrick’s recent Juneteenth L.A. show, “The Pop Out,” which has received mixed reactions. DJ Akademiks sparked debate by claiming that Drake and J. Cole have outdone Lamar in their respective cities with more impressive concerts. Given the unique contexts and lineups of each event, it’s no surprise that opinions vary widely. Regardless, fans are divided, with some hailing Kendrick’s event as a historic hip-hop moment and others seeing it as a letdown. The truth likely lies somewhere in between.
Adding to the drama, whispers from Kendrick’s entourage have stirred up intrigue and controversy. A supposed close friend of Lamar recently criticized The Game for his comments about skipping “The Pop Out,” hinting at underlying disrespect and tension. Though details remain murky, this behind-the-scenes drama only fuels public curiosity.
The heightened security at the “Not Like Us” shoot has also raised eyebrows, though the reasons for this are unclear. Despite the mixed reactions, the music video is poised to be a significant release, potentially closing the chapter on Kendrick’s ongoing rivalry with Drake. Whether the video will reignite their feud or signal its end, fans are eagerly awaiting the next move from both superstars.
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Lana Crow turns challenges into a celebration with “Laugh With You”
“Laugh With You,” the latest single from Lana Crow, is a sincere rallying cry to embrace life in all its messy, beautiful mess. In the song, indie pop and alt-pop combine to deliver an emotional blow that feels both personal and universal.
“Laugh With You” feels like an instant connection, and Crow is telling you stories of hard times with a cozy, knowing smile. This song is as much about struggle as it is about how strong you are. It serves as a reminder that these struggles are simply what give us the strength to keep going, even when life is tough.
Crow encourages people to welcome them, create happiness in the cracks, and laugh even as the world gets heavy. The result is a song that delicately nudges you to love and embrace yourself. It is an anthem for anyone experiencing tough times who refuses to give up hope. Lana Crow continues to demonstrate her songwriting skills, both musically pleasing and emotionally rich, with “Laugh With You.”
It’s a reminder that it’s how we respond to tough times, rather than how they affect us, that’s key. With this song, not only does Crow provide us with music, but she also lets us know that sometimes a laugh is what we need to remember that there is always something to smile about and that, even when it feels like life has waged war against you, laughter can still be found.
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Lisa Boostani creates a mesmerizing tidal realm in “Ocean”
Lisa Boostani’s “Ocean” takes you deep into a sensory world where body, spirit, and myth come together, beyond the surface of genre. Boostani makes a soundscape that is both ethereal and deeply human by combining the broad essence of psychedelic pop with the strong appeal of alternative rock.
Her voice rises as if it is coming from deep within her, shaped by emotion rather than action. She intentionally channels the intangible, turning weakness into strength rather than a source of pain, and “Ocean” tells people to get involved in this inner world, not just watch it. This release is an integral part of her first EP, “One,” which will come out in March 2026 and is based on love, sensuality, and unity.
If “Ocean” is any indication, the EP will show sensuality not as something pretty, but as a kind of spiritual intelligence, a way to know yourself by connecting with others. The song’s textures and structure have an aquatic quality, moving between clarity and delirium, rhythm and freedom. Its emotional focus is on immersion instead of resolution.
The striking quality of “Ocean” is the blend of the mystical worlds. Boostani understands that strength often shows up as gentleness and that deep feelings are better expressed through frequencies than words. She wants people to see consciousness as immediacy, sensation as truth, and openness as an undeniable strength.
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