D Smoke Talks Kendrick Lamar Comparisons & Dangers Of Addiction | For The Record

This time last year, D Smoke was a relatively unknown artist with rap dreams that he is currently living out thanks to career-changing co-signs from Cardi B, Chance the Rapper and T.I. The Inglewood, Calif. native made headlines in 2019 after he was crowned king on the first season of Netflix’s hit rap competition show, 'Rhythm + Flow,' and now he is looking to fulfill his promise off the strength of his new album, 'Black Habits.' On the latest episode of 'For The Record,' Smoke talks about 'Rhythm + Flow,' the story behind his highly conceptual album, and being compared to Kendrick Lamar.
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[@LonerBecause]

He do sound like Kendrick with the wordplay, Storytelling, and melodic flow. Sound like em to when he talk.. but he's D Smoke and Kendrick is Kendrick. Dude can play instruments to and speak fluent Spanish. He's dope af to me 💯

[@V59971]

The Dopest out now . D smoke

[@bigben228]

the spanish thing is lowkey corny

[@pvndv808]

@@bigben228 why tho

[@TheEnock10]

Benji Franklins Music you corny son f out of here

[@tameralynn3689]

Yes, my husband is multi-faceted

[@RizaldoMullings]

People talking bout the Spanish rapping being corny. They don't realize how good that is for this man's brand. If you rap in just English you limit yourself to just English speaking audiences. But when you can rap in multiple languages you just open up multiple lanes of income for yourself. Perform in more countries and get more plays.

[@stephenxadonai]

Rizaldo Mullings easilyyyy; but of course black ppl swear its about them 🙄

[@keytrononit3]

It's dope and corny. Nothing wrong with it

[@Jodymillz]

Rizaldo Mullings truuuu 💯

[@abautistajab]

I’m half Mexican, gaspar yanga best track on the album ✊🏾

[@jeangivan367]

Yep, that's gonna take him around the world, multiple times

[@chavat9251]

You got rappers and then you got ARTIST. D. Smoke is an ARTIST! Big difference! #RealTalent

[@paidkilla5810]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/equtiKBvZr2ihdk up coming

[@tonekasymonette944]

AGREED!

[@dimezoneofficial]

Nothing wrong with being a rapoer though

[@jayselver]

D Smoke is dope. I just hope he gets the respect he’s owed.

[@adamjohnson5307]

jayselver He will. He’s gotten a lot of praise from heavy hitters in the industry already

[@BoiNation_NC]

He will fasho I believe it 💯

[@rashidmitchell1794]

jayselver facts, but I put it like this, he’s earned it!!!

[@paidkilla5810]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/equtiKBvZr2ihdk up coming

[@venicemotaung8863]

Word

[@Iamnotddb]

After this interview I realized the contestants never actually had a chance

[@l3s.melody410]

Saint Sibiya word 😂😂

[@VanNyaimbo]

😜😜😜

[@wutaeworld]

Saint Sibiya I put my vocabulary into this one ✊🏽🤲🏽✊🏽::kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJ3Iiot6j62rlaM

[@adamjohnson5307]

Saint Sibiya It wasn’t even close. 👌🏾

[@secretgirl742]

Frl

[@Allkamist]

Him surviving and actually doing pretty well outside of Rythm and Flow is impressive ‼️

[@robertd.hughes7353]

32:07 That kendrick talk yall trynna hear

[@willianroomer3102]

I was looking for that comment

[@Moriremoss]

🐐🐐🐐

[@casualgamers4447]

😂 Damn this was helpful !

[@yvngarmz5984]

U sir,are a legendary human

[@bigbeanbobo]

My man

[@treehugger6695]

I thank their mother for birthing such great musical influences!! DSMOKE & SiR🥰

[@Redemption0009]

God this interview made me an instant fan hope he blow blows up to some Kendrick level of fame. The rap game needs more food for the soul. Like you said healing music

[@DiggyCity]

He does have moments of sounding similar to Kendrick, but 1. that's not a bad thing (would rather have more of that style than what we usually get) 2. they are both from the same area so that already makes sense 3. D-Smoke's mind and musical abilities make him unique. There is definitely room for both men in the rap game

[@jahkiem]

This man was asked about Kendrick Lamar and the first comparison he uses is a lyric from Kendrick's lamar "Ignorance is Bliss" song....I love this guy 💯

[@josephprice5713]

Bro this is a well rounded, open minded, awesome individual

[@juBwise7]

Its crazy he dropped a Andre 3000 flow at the end, i all ways thought Kendrick's style is similar to Andre,so technically D smoke sounds more like the creator of the style, mr.3000

[@jaredlhulum]

because more than likely 3 stacks influenced Kendrick

[@juBwise7]

Right!

[@elismith8356]

Yea they all do so does Anderson Pakk

[@Tylovella]

You can tell Dsmoke is good people even when the camera off cause of how comfortable rob felt opening up to d smoke he deserved to win

[@kylaj.4975]

He is so handsome!

[@wutaeworld]

Kyla J. How do you feel about this ?❤️👉🏽kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJ3Iiot6j62rlaM

[@secretgirl742]

Frl 🤤

[@kimberlypressley1850]

Yes he is. Strong, intelligent, & gifted black king

[@Nita75070]

Kyla J. Yessssss Lord - Gap n all

[@DonnaEFields]

YES HE IS LAWD HAVE MERCY

[@aliyahsapphire2813]

Y’all, I can listen to this man speak all day🥵

[@delilahconswalo3162]

Aliyah!!!!! Me tooo..OMG!!

[@dymond06]

I think I’ve watched every single interview he’s done.

[@Holla412]

This dude is special

[@allencox5722]

He has the best mentality and grind in hip hop rn as a rising star and positive influence.

[@pierrefontenelle9271]

Man this is a fantastic interview - props on touching difficult subjects, and avoiding surface level questions. Makes you want to re-re-re-listen the album.

[@Quibooty]

D. Smoke ❤❤💋 I can't stop playing Black Habits. Love me some D.Smoke ❤

[@leyafamily3449]

Quiana W yessss I was in the video so I definitely been playing it lol

[@Jonathanzkh]

He’s a special artist fr

[@TheEnock10]

I love this interviewer man great job. I felt like I was apart of the interview

[@RobMarkman]

Brotha e Films glad you enjoyed it

[@melaninmo1395]

God I love this man #DSmoke 🤧😍🖤 he is everything I need in a man... Black, educated, very attractive, wisdom and knowledge, #BlackMagic ✨🍫

[@MsGeorgiabrown]

Melanin Keyes yeah but are you ready for that kind of man or are you just in lust? All relationships still take work and if you not on the same thinking pattern and vibration well you just talking out the side of your neck. No disrespect. There are a lot of Dsmokes in the world

[@melaninmo1395]

@@MsGeorgiabrown I'm most definitely ready for this life style.. And it's a lot of d smokes out here yes that true... But where?

[@MsGeorgiabrown]

Melanin Keyes they every where but you have stop looking with your eyes wide shut. No disrespect law of attraction suggests that when you vibrate a certain emotion or feeling on the inside that vibration has to find the match on the outside. Which means if you feel like on the inside there are no good men, or loving men, deep thinking men then you will only see the opposite and attract that which you feel. So when you begin getting ready and feeling on the inside that your helpmate is looking for you like your looking for him the universal law is that like attracts like. In other words you have to FEEL and act as if your Dsmoke is already in your life and the Feeling gets the results.. change your thoughts and the man will show up

[@NoHandlzz]

Man I just watched a Royce Tha 5’9 interview and I just love and appreciate how we’re experiencing a resurgence of people who are doing this shit for the love of the art at the top of the decade. I’m emotional right now.

[@sunshineloveyasharal4768]

This interview was ah whole therapy session 💪🏽💯

[@dorienriddick3312]

I stopped enjoying being high...I completely understand what he is saying that's exactly why I stopped because I am dope as hell without it...

[@mbaines4323]

Interview was dope because more of who D Smoke is was revealed. Thank you for asking the broad range of questions. I appreciate knowing more since I'm rooting for D Smoke and respect this man for being a true inspiration. The world, certainly in the rap game, needs someone uplifting as he..."Buy land, not jewels." I'm a huge fan and can't wait to watch D Smoke evolve the masses. 🔥👏💓

[@tj1338]

Thank the most high that some artist still create real music and not just commercial bullshit that we hear every day! I see a major shift in the rap scene with brother DSmoke in the house. Keep doing ya thing king!

[@Sk8great08]

He's taking off and I'm proud to witness this.

[@Rich-Port]

This is the D-Smoke interview I have been waiting for

[@BreeDarcel]

Carlos Roman Same

[@edwardgithae8066]

Yo' heard.....

[@MackTurpen]

D Smoke is the next up, I keep telling everyone. Spread the word, hes coming with strength and love..... no comma's

[@twilightfades_7]

Mack Turpen 💯🙌🏼

[@montaviousjackson]

Kendrick Lamar: Sonic The Hedgehog D Smoke: Shadow The Hedgehog

[@JohnWilliams-nx7mk]

That ninja do look like knuckles from SONIC THE HEDGEHOG

[@louisiana_hotsauce3746]

Sayyyy.. This is a underrated comment bro!

[@BlackyVue]

😂 😂 😂 😂 Yooooo nice comparison. But Shadow's better than Sonic

[@harrydunkwu7655]

Great convo.. Just in case you want to go straight to the Kendrick Lamar part, it's here- 32:05

[@olamipooshodi5802]

You're a life saver, Kudos to you

[@juny6411]

My fucking dude.. You the goat g

[@VScott-uq1pj]

Harry Dunkwu thank you sir.

[@queenvee9729]

Imagine him and Kendrick on a song. No one will know who's who until he start speaking that espanol

[@paidkilla5810]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/equtiKBvZr2ihdk up coming

[@kierah16]

😅😂

[@queenhekau9071]

😂😂😂

[@ErnieOther]

Brooooooooo. For me, it was either D Smoke or Old Man Saxon. And then they pitted them against each other in the battles. I was heartbroken to see Saxon leave so early, but I still had Smoke murder everyone. And he makes super good music. So, HELL YEAH!

[@janicescott-pair97]

Wonderful, honest and humble interview. 😊

[@djefardeur7958]

He likes andre 3000? No wonder he so dope! 3stacks, that's your legacy!

[@wutaeworld]

djef ardeur Give me a chance 🙏🏽 I made some great art with this instrumental 👉🏽kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJ3Iiot6j62rlaM

[@djefardeur7958]

@@wutaeworld your channel has no content dude!

[@wutaeworld]

djef ardeur ?

[@djefardeur7958]

@@wutaeworld i checked out the link u gave me and it's empty, no content!

[@wutaeworld]

djef ardeur that is weird . Let’s try this again shall we ? 👉🏽kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJ3Iiot6j62rlaM kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJ3Iiot6j62rlaM

[@jasonbreceda9134]

I’ve been listening to the album nonstop! Can’t get enough of “FREE”! Beautiful project! Well crafted! ✌🏼 🇲🇽 💯

[@bxblack]

Great interview bro... REally Good Job...

[@mikev3264]

Great Interview. I'm hooked on "Black Habits" like it's the 90's! Keep dropping these masterpieces Smoke!

[@dennisrichiez3612]

I feel so woke and educated hearing this man talk, nothing but love and respect for D Smoke 🙏🏽

[@MrJasonMuhammad]

if you listen to Black Habits there is no way you can tell me, 'he sounds like Kendrick'...

[@Deenique16]

People are going to compare regardless. Thats just what they do

[@Exthacreative]

Thank you

[@jaden_ja]

I’m not throwing shade I love D Smoke but it was exactly opposite for me, I couldn’t stop thinking that some parts of the album sounded incredibly similar to To Pimp a Butterfly

[@darrelljohnson9874]

Hey there’s a lot of mumble rappers out here that sound just like the other incoherent stumbling bumbling horrible “ on “ rappers . So I don’t mind Kendrick or D Smoke being on the scene......

[@Shadow_Blazer]

I think he and Kendrick are similar in sound, style and voice but fuck it D Smoke is my current favorite artist... Blessing to this man Hip hop needed someone like him to rise.

[@urbancitymusictv]

Something really special about the Genius show. Very much can appreciate the genuine approach and loving and caring perspective. Duly noted we are chair

[@josephprice5713]

You just gotta do a collab with kendrick, and show them the obvious contrast, your voice is definitely alot deeper... I dig you dj smoke solid as hell bro

[@nuafrika]

D Smoke is in serious rotation! Love what he's doing! Thanks for this interview,. I learned a lot!

[@crystalizedcurls1728]

D Smoke..I underestimated you. That will not happen again. After listening to Black Habits? Feeling like you wrote a love letter exclusively for me❤️

[@DiceB]

Crystalized Curls me too

[@wallszymusic]

He’s definitely one of the best artists out there! 👌💯

[@ivoryreviewsstuff]

Every interview I learn smtg new about you. Thats incredible! Love the album!

[@latashavaughn9481]

Love this man beautiful teacher god bless your life !

[@nibatisahbouie]

This interview was dope! You both shared alot! So Humble❤#BLACKHABITS

[@RobMarkman]

Nibatisah glad you enjoyed

[@justyami]

Last time I was this early, corona was just a beer

[@TheOfficialStealz]

I mean it's a city in Cali too but I'll go with it lol

[@jb8430]

Omg

[@E24-t6g]

It was a virus way before the outbreak and social media panic but aight

[@vn8197]

Last time you was this early, Corona was not made in China

[@missamyiahh3357]

Yami Royale y’all in these replies tripping lmao it was just a joke

[@BreeDarcel]

I would be way better at Spanish if I’d had him as a teacher 😂

[@nobarelips30keikokaveri45]

hello!

[@thehealer8980]

I wouldn't even be able to concentrate 😭

[@starrangel6644]

Tee tee that part!!😂😩

[@ChocoDippLibrarian]

I mean fluent okay!

[@loveroflife2883]

Closer to god is my absolute favourite from the album, excellent album overall.

[@cupilr3ddy]

dsmoke ur amazing, dont ever quit music, i totally fw with ur music brah, i discovered u from rhythm and flow and saw black habits get nominated for the grammys, and i started listening to u, im telling u, black habits sounds way fire than king's disease. more love for u g

[@MissAwesome2]

🙏🏾 just found out about him, super powerful! Love from Angola ♥️

[@TL999]

He’s an inspiration. I’m going to be the artist / producer I set out to be!

[@mycheletyffenie]

Go for it, always stay true to yourself, and win!

[@VictoriaVx3]

Claim it! 🙌🏼

[@boonaluna]

The gift of your gift gives me presents. Thank you, honesty, craft, and dedication to character.

[@rozell_in_E_flat]

Excellent interview, you did an amazing job pealing back some layers. I also liked that you were like "lets see how this plays out" versus just going along with what others may have thought. My favorite songs are Seasons Pass, Top of The Morning and Falling. ❤

[@NicoleTheAlchemist]

I'm in love with this man...

[@SaRaGarvey2012]

The Movement what you doing here?

[@NicoleTheAlchemist]

@@SaRaGarvey2012 stalking me? 👀😂

[@revivevfx]

He's a true artist, a poet!

[@illa.5767]

Remember, a rapper SOUNDS like another rapper, but the PEN will always be different.

[@mikeythefistmusic]

YUNG ILLY 5600 On god bro, btw you mind checking me out? You might like some songs🤘🏾

[@Grando507]

Thank you genius for this great informative interview great questions by the way i learned a lot big ups to.smoke 💪🏿

[@bahatiangolwishe4526]

“FLY” is my jam from this album. Amazing project...

[@candidooliveira2182]

Are we on, on, on, on, on, on...

[@kimberlymoyer1232]

For me it's Black Habits and Like my Daddy.

[@justanotherdude4168]

Def on my top 5 of the album. I cant just choose 1 song hahahaha it’s fire

[@Nita75070]

bahati angolwishe Yea I love this entire album but Fly touches my soul! Great masterpiece of work

[@bahatiangolwishe4526]

Cheynita Watkins amazing!!!

[@antoniovandias8653]

Mr Smoke, you're a result of a couple who worked a great program. My dream is, that one day I'll have a family like yours, because it didn't end with my parents. it did with me. one day at a time. hug.

[@laurelsmith510]

Watching from Africa 🔥🔥 #Dsmoke

[@thembalihlemiya3395]

Yep we here 🇿🇦❤️

[@gracajose4533]

Same✌

[@bokangmogapi4839]

🇧🇼

[@dsolomon25]

Very good interview. Really enjoyed it was started work.

[@daswrite56]

Probably one of the best interview I’ve seen in a while. Congrats to D Smoke on a phenomenal album.

[@nm1percent96mac8]

D smoke that stick.. frfr.. ready to see more my favorite one is like my daddy and commas and sunkist child 🙌🏾🙌🏾😭😭 dat bih 🔥🔥

[@aj22137]

Finally he’s getting recognition I’m so proud of you!!!!

[@jaywebster8010]

Well Respected Interview!

[@cicilanicoya8353]

He’s a Star ⭐️ and going to do great things in the future.. an inspirational young man.

[@powerofcare_]

Great interview !!! I like how D Smoke thinks and moves business wise and of course he’s super talented

[@IamTonyCashCOD]

Funny cuz I just searched SIR for the first time ever after this interview, I didnt even know who sir is...

[@kimberlymoyer1232]

Sir is R&B!

[@mario164]

Yes, sir.

[@Holla412]

Sir is on TDE

[@SeanSwann1]

Sir had the R&B album of the year imo.

[@originalg00kster]

TDE

[@SWEETNESSISMYNAME]

This man is a whole damn vibe! D Smoke I have no words but baby you are definitely a vibe and I'm here for it!!

[@SiahSiah]

He makes me want to go back to college lol he’s so well spoken, educated and calm I love it 💕💕💕💕

[@audge31]

He’s so articulate and talented

[@chery_dominique]

Um when he chose Millennium by OutKast 😍🥰😍🥰 My favorite album... wow, appreciate this brother 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@RockYourGlory]

Very great interview

[@wutaeworld]

RockYourGlory Please enjoy my art Ms❤️👉🏽kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJ3Iiot6j62rlaM

[@JamesJohnson-cw3gg]

Keep it up bro

[@MonicaSoyemi]

Great interview!!

[@MrsAM1026]

I love this interview!!! I feel more connected to this artist! D Smoke your story is just as amazing as your music!!! Keep it coming KING!!!

[@l.patrice7599]

Stand on it Smoke!! A man that stands on PRINCIPLE, point..blank..period!!

[@franchescamerritt261]

Great interview 💜💜

[@abadasian__8217]

He’s so fucking dope and humble.

[@soulphonic3635]

I agree with the comments, he’s a special artist.

[@areyouonboardpodcast8363]

this interview was informative with positive vibes!!!

[@shaunatruzack4945]

“ A firefighter” 😭😭😭❤️

[@realSimoneCherie]

21:58 THANK YOU

[@raqueljimenez3756]

dope interview

[@lanreakerele4375]

Imagine there's a collaboration between D Smoke and Kendrick Lamar or J Cole. This man has talents as the new artist. 🤔🙂

[@DairangerSentai7]

And YBN Cordae

[@lanreakerele4375]

@@DairangerSentai7 , yeah. J.I.D and other Dreamville members too.

[@Stonecoldalston]

Lanre Akerele we gonna end up getting the D smoke Cole Collab before the Kendrick & Cole

[@millionairemil6257]

@@Stonecoldalston man ill take d smoke & cole it'll sound good enough

[@persona7-7-7]

Dont compare.

[@rozegoldpharah1261]

D Smoke is my new favorite MC I've been waiting patiently for

[@arturo_cruz]

ofcourse he raps like kendrick, he sounds like kendrick when he speaks.

[@annax1027]

It’s a west coast thing. That’s why most southern rappers sound the same. It’s about the region you come from.

[@aphiwemdluli4414]

so many people are like “that’s Sir’s brother”. Whereas I saw Sir as “D Smoke’s brother”😂😂 (I knew and fell in love with D Smoke first)

[@jellybellytelly]

Loved this interview. Love D Smoke!

[@toyemitchell7143]

He said so much and I've learned so much from both of them . Dsmoke you are a serious talent your family is awesome.

[@francisw3456]

Black habits is lit! Dsmoke deserves all the love and recognition. People Not understanding! This man is brilliance!

[@KiannaSmith]

This man is just different! ✨

[@raybyrd4155]

I like the interview I wish you would of asked about the early kanye influence on closer to God the addiction line

[@RobMarkman]

Ray Byrd yeah he did that flow from “addiction” from Kanye “Late Registration”

[@Deucetv510]

Dope Interview, Rob. 💯 D Smoke Is A Phenomenal Artist. Much Respect!

[@themachanel8128]

He actually sounds like K-Dot, lemme find out he's related to Kendrick and we have the same bday. he's so dope

[@Bricks_shakur]

hes Sir brother

[@themachanel8128]

@@Bricks_shakur oh yeah I found that out on Google as well

[@rootlady5934]

D Smoke...fine AND intelligent!💎Great combination❤🖤💚