dodger blue

“dodger blue” is the eighth track on Kendrick Lamar’s sixth studio album, GNX. It features Wallie The Sensei, Roddy Ricch, and Siete on the chorus, with additional contributions from Ink and Sam Dew. The song is a vibrant ode to LA culture, highlighting neighborhoods like Gardena and Compton while critiquing outsiders' superficial perceptions of the city. Lamar delivers sharp, assertive verses, reflecting his experiences and resilience growing up in the streets of Los Angeles. Wallie The Sensei and Roddy Ricch enhance the track’s West Coast vibe with a chorus emphasizing ambition and loyalty. Later in the track, Lamar’s playful yet commanding tone emerges in his collaboration with Ink, introducing lines like “Walk, walk, walk.” The outro, featuring Sam Dew, provides a haunting conclusion, tying together the themes of pride, survival, and identity that resonate throughout the song. The song and album also arrive shortly after the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Yankees to win the 2024 World Series; their eighth championship in franchise history. Lamar is famously a fan of the team.