Five years ago, Dr. Dre and Kendrick Lamar absolutely snapped on the “Compton” dark banger “Deep Water.”
And lo and behold, the album delivered on all fronts, boasting a ridiculous sonic aesthetic and performances from Eminem, The Game, Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, and more. While there are many standout tracks worthy of celebration, few have withstood the test of time better than the claustrophobic and blistering assault that is “Deep Water.” Boasting a smothering and dark instrumental, Dre kicks off a sneering salvo before passing the mic to what can only be described as a Kendrick Lamar possessed. Bringing the same level of intensity he once brought on “Control,” Kendrick absolutely snaps, his cadence schizophrenic in nature as he allows his violent urges to take over.
Cap things off with a haunting rendition of a snuff film from Anderson .Paak, and “Deep Water” makes for a truly cinematic hip-hop experience — the likes of which only Dr. Dre can provide. Happy anniversary to Compton, which officially celebrates its fifth birthday today.
QUOTABLE LYRICS
Once upon a time, I shot a n***a on accident
I tried to kill him but I guess I needed more practicing
That’s when I realized banging wasn’t for everybody
Switch it up before my enemy or the sheriff got me
They liable to bury him, they nominated six to carry him
They worry him to death, but he’s no vegetarian
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