Damn (album)

Damn is the fourth studio album by American rapper Kendrick Lamar, released on April 14, 2017, through Top Dawg Entertainment, Aftermath Entertainment, and Interscope Records.

The album explores complex themes of religion, politics, identity, and personal struggle. It presents a narrative centered around a pivotal, potentially violent encounter that sets in motion a series of events exploring Lamar's character and the world around him. Damn is frequently interpreted as a concept album with multiple layers of meaning and possible narrative interpretations.

Musically, Damn incorporates elements of hip hop, trap, funk, and R&B. Production was handled by a variety of producers, including DJ Dahi, Mike Will Made-It, Sounwave, Terrace Martin, and Ricci Riera, among others.

The album was a critical and commercial success, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 chart. It spawned several hit singles, including "Humble," "DNA," and "Loyalty" featuring Rihanna.

Damn received widespread acclaim, earning numerous awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Music in 2018, making it the first non-classical or jazz work to receive the honor. This recognition cemented its status as a culturally significant and groundbreaking album.