Analytic Dreamz: Notorious Mass Effect - "KENDRICK LAMAR & DAHI - HOW TO PRAY"

Episode Date: July 21, 2026

Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠⁠Join The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠⁠ Analytic Dreamz dives deep into DJ Dahi’s highly anticipated debut solo album Black Boy (Alternative) and the official snippet of Track 3, “How To Pray,” featuring Kendrick Lamar and Amber Mark. In this segment, Analytic Dreamz breaks down the confirmed August 28, 2026 release on ALTER Music, exploring Dahi’s transition from legendary producer to lead artist. The album blends hip-hop, alternative, R&B, and experimental sounds across 11 tracks featuring Vince Staples, Childish Gambino, Moses Sumney, Mez, Obongjayar, and more.Special focus is placed on the Kendrick Lamar collaboration “How To Pray.” Analytic Dreamz examines Dahi and Kendrick’s decade-long creative partnership—from good kid, m.A.A.d city to DAMN. and Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers—and why this introspective, spiritually-driven record feels like a natural evolution for both artists. Amber Mark’s soulful and atmospheric contribution is also highlighted.From the official GILGA Radio preview to current fan reactions, this segment delivers the latest details, tracklist analysis, and context around the July 2026 announcement while clarifying what “How To Pray” is not connected to. Whether you’re a Kendrick Lamar fan, DJ Dahi supporter, or new to the project, Analytic Dreamz provides the essential breakdown you need ahead of the August 28 release. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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is this another disgruntled producer slash DJ that didn't get his way? But then you know what I'm saying? I was like, damn, look at the state of hip hop. Like, what's going on? That's the reason why I say that is because apparently, not apparently, definitely a Kendrick Lamar song leaked titled How to Pray, but then I came to realize that not only is DJ Dahhee, and Kendrick Close, but they've worked on numerous amount of hits as far as throughout his discography.

So that is why I'm looking at his profile specifically, and technically, August 28, 2026, the Black Boy Alternative album will be having the How to Pray Track on it with Daughey, Ked Kirk Lamar, and Amber Mark. Now, the reason why I say that, because I wanted to transition into his actual profile, Analytic Dreams video on Spotify, to see the video along with the audio so you can see this uh prose as far as him talking about the album right here so dahi said this album is basically a love letter to my younger self the kid who was obsessed with rock roll and west african music way before he knew any of that would turn into a career you guys growing up i poured myself into everyone else's vision and now it was finally time to have some fun and make some that's just me.

But then you know what I'm saying I was like 10 look at This is what happens when you throw all of that into a blender The grit of rock The heart of soul And the rhythms From West Africa That have always lived in me It's playful, it's personal

And honestly, it's just me finally getting to show you What I've been vibing to my whole life I know that's right, you know what I'm saying? saying. Give them to praise. Give up to praise. Now, of course, analytic dreams video on Spotify to see the video along with the audio, because I was just talking about the post. And now I'm playing a little snippet that he had, that Dahhee posted as far as the Childish Gambino track running. Now, I do believe when it comes to this album, he has a lot of heavy hitters on this album as far as Finn Staples, Kendrick Lamar, who has Childish Gambino, which is the video you're seeing right now. And Ray Van Lane. Now, it doesn't seem like the longest of track. Let me see. 24, 6, 8, 10, 11. So 11 tracks, as far as the runtime, we don't know yet because it's not out until August 28, 20, 26. Now, who in the world went and leaked this Kendrick Lamar track?

I just need to let you know. That's messed up, man. Why'd you do that? You know, Dahy's just trying to put out an album expressing himself as a producer and y'all leaked his most popular track like, one in the world? But then, you know what I'm saying?

I was like, damn, look at the state of hip-hop. Like, what's going on? Now, obviously, we don't know if it's going to be his most popular track off of the album just yet. But if y'all haven't noticed, a certain someone has been running hip hop. Is it okay? I got my dope on me? So when it comes to Kendra-Lamara actually popping out and trying to encapsulate the masses with this particular track titled How to Pray, I would think that this would be the greatest opportunity for a producer who has a superstar-like hip-hop figure on his album. And he has not one, not two, but zero.

musical offerings in the hip-hop space as far as the year of 2026 as when you go to side seven i mean when you go to a white tank tops page the main thing you see is the gen x album that came out november 22nd 2024 and of course when it comes to singles um doesn't show anything but i know he was on baby keem i'm literally looking at his uh ds p it doesn't have it listed but does he hate baby keem why does he do all this to his cousin bro i literally have to go the baby kean's page i know he had something all right so i'm tripping so he did have an offering this year okay february 20th

2026 good flirts featuring Kendrick Lamar and then Kendrae was on another track i forget what it was I think it was the chorus I think it was um was a house money it was either house money or casino Kendrick Lamar had he was like on the chorus or something like that for some reason

Kenji Lamar he must hate his cousin I kid you not somebody got to say it there's no way that I mean I know baby king objectively flop with casino, right? But there's no way that Kendrick Lamar should not have his cousin's album who's under his own umbrella

as far as PG-Lang on his DSPs as a feature. Like, it doesn't make any sense. Why am I not seeing... I'm trying to make sure I'm not just... The latest thing that's on his DSP is the Super Bowl halftime show. Literally. That is insane, bro. If I'm baby keen, I'll be so upset.

I just don't like it, man. You know what I'm saying? I just don't like that shit. Bro, where's the cousin love? You know what I'm saying? the family love i thought y'all was hillbillies you know you can't put your your feature on your own dsp you only got g that has that means a hater boy i could you not anyways when it comes to um side seven i mean uh white tink top the other thing i wanted to talk about is his collaborations with dahi

as they have money trees from good kid mad city uh as far as the album damn they have loyalty xx uh triple and an additional production contributions from dahy on dam and of course the album mr morall and the big Steppers, you have Die Hard for all the time and other album contributions. Of course, my favorite track, one of my favorite tracks, I've missed them around, the Big Steppers, is Die Hard. I really like the vibe of that track. And then when it comes to their like collaborations, I think that this is a continuation of just a long business relationship. So Daughey getting the Kendrick Lamar feature isn't out of the norm. It isn't out of left field. They've been working together for quite some time. So when you look at this release as far as how to pray on all type of

social media platforms, I'm not going to tell you where to get it because that would be snitching. But I'm just saying if you go to Twitter. Anyways, so anyways, the whole track from Kendrick Lamar, How to Pray leaking that's set to be on Daughey's album. I mean, I think that's messed up, especially from Daughey's perspective, losing him, who even knows, like X amount of revenue just out the window because it's track that's probably going to be his most successful off of the album. It's just already leaked to the public. And the album, once again, I don't know if Kendra's going to do another verse because

it's definitely enough time for him to do another verse because the album, Black Boy Alternative, which just leaked track will be on, doesn't come out to August 28, 2026. So Kendrick has enough time to do another verse. Will he do it? I don't know. I mean, he won't even put his, Kendrick. I mean, he won't even put his cousin's album as far as him having a feature on it on his DSP.

So who knows, man. Who knows, man? that man has no boundaries when it comes to hate, boy, because you're not. So anyways, the other thing I want to get into is that when it comes to side seven specifically, I think the main thing that he can do in the year of 2026, because obviously he's not just going to promote his cousin's album.

That's out the window, right? He saw Baby Keyes' first week sales numbers with Casino. He's a PG-Lane, who? You know what I'm saying? He's not on my label, even though he is. So I think Kijik Lamar could pop out with a mixtape or he could do a collab album with his cousin and actually support him

in a way of trying to catapole his career. Because of course you can't just drag somebody to fame. But I think the whole mystery persona from Kendrick Lamar is hurting the people under PG Lang's umbrella, such as Baby King. So him being more front-facing when it comes to promoting his other artists, I think that would be the best outcome in the year of 2026

because you're not going to overtake the goat Is it okay? I got my dope on me? I mean, he just put out three albums objectively speaking he has the third biggest first week sales The other is Olivia Rodriguez as far as the number two And at number one is BTS's album

Where Ari Rang So I think when it comes to Kendrick Lamar Being more front-facing If he doesn't want to compete He can at least support his cousin I mean, am I asking too much? Maybe I am. Y'all let me know in the comment section

So with that means, click my link to share in my bio to follow me on my social media and if you're on Spotify, let me know down the comment section down below on Spotify. What should Kendrick Lamar do to overtake his, no, to get back his position in hip hop in the year of 2026? And what specifically should Kendrick do with Baby Kim to bring his career back up to compete with his peers?