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Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Music Video A Homecoming Celebration in Compto
The hip-hop world is abuzz with anticipation for Kendrick Lamar‘s forthcoming music video “Not Like Us,” shot in his hometown of Compton. Fans and media alike are eager for a glimpse of the visuals, which promise to be a powerful homage to the city that shaped him. TMZ caught up with West Coast artist JasonMartin, who shared his insights on the shoot, the impact on the community, and an unexpected visit from social media personality Bobbi Althoff.
Reflecting on the experience, JasonMartin expressed deep pride in being part of such a significant project. “For Kendrick and me, that neighborhood birthed us and raised us,” he said, referencing the iconic intersections of Central and Rosecrans, and Central and El Segundo. “Being there with our people, who watched us grow up, and seeing Kendrick receive the love and admiration he deserves—it was almost biblical. I’ve never felt that safe in my own community.”
The shoot at the Compton courthouse, with street culture represented in full force, created a rare atmosphere of unity and safety. “For those not from here, they won’t get it. Safety was always a concern. But to walk around our city knowing nothing would happen, it’s a new reality for us.”
JasonMartin also spoke on the broader implications of this newfound peace. “There’s been truce among different groups that have been at odds for a long time. Kendrick has facilitated this change, and I hope it continues. He’s the king of hip-hop, no question.”
As for Bobbi Althoff’s visit, Martin saw it as a positive sign. “She was shooting at Enterprise Park the day before. It makes all the sense in the world—why shouldn’t white people come to Compton and see what’s going on? We’re the new Hollywood. All races and walks of life should feel welcome in our city.”
Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” is not just a music video; it’s a testament to community, change, and the power of coming home.
Artist Spotlight
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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NOAH. captures the unspoken signals in enchanting R&B track “That’s Bless”
“That’s Bless” captures the unspoken late-night message, the smile that was exchanged from afar, and the feeling you sense but are afraid to say. NOAH. offers a song with a smoky R&B feel and lyrics that capture unspoken tension, firmly in the realm of emotional ambiguity, where connection is clear but not defined.
This piece concerns the subtle discomfort of mixed signals and quiet longings, when looks say more than words ever could. NOAH. handles the theme with restraint, letting the chemistry simmer rather than explode. NOAH.’s delivery shows a confident gentleness, recognizing that some feelings don’t need strict definitions to be real.
In “That’s Bless,” he captures the essence of connection and the compelling allure that endures, even when both parties pretend it is not there. The composition is based on real-life events, and it acknowledges that specific attachments endure in the heart long after one has persuaded oneself of having progressed.
“That’s Bless” is at the crossroads of closeness and distance, clarity and confusion. The song doesn’t resolve the tension it talks about, and that’s what makes it so powerful. It sums up the connection we say we don’t want but keep coming back to in memory, rhythm, and pulse.
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