01 Not Like Us M4a [ Editor's Choice ]

The m4a container handles metadata (tags) better than MP3. With an m4a file, you can embed high-resolution album art, composer info (Kendrick Lamar Duckworth), and even lyrics for karaoke-style Apple Music Sing features. For an archival track like "Not Like Us," having correct metadata ensures that when you plug your phone into a car stereo, the display correctly reads "01 - Not Like Us."

If you are a collector, ensure you source your file legitimately. Tag it correctly. Place it in a folder titled 2024 Hip-Hop . Plug your headphones in (wired, preferably) and listen to Kendrick Lamar’s precision at 256 kbps AAC. You will hear the difference immediately—the bass has weight, the words cut through, and you finally understand why file formats matter. 01 Not Like Us m4a

: Features a sample of Monk Higgins' " I Believe to My Soul ," a cover of Ray Charles' 1961 classic. Chart Performance & Records The m4a container handles metadata (tags) better than MP3

As long as Apple sells music, the will remain the standard for purchased pop and hip-hop singles. Tag it correctly

★★★★☆ (4/5) – Essential for fans of underground or anti-pop sounds. A time capsule of artistic defiance.

Produced by Mustard, the beat is deceptively simple but incredibly effective. It draws heavily from the West Coast "function" sound—high-energy, bouncy, and designed for speaker systems. The famous DJ drop at the start ("Mustaaard") became iconic instantly. The fact that a diss track became a club and radio staple is rare; usually, diss tracks are dense and angry, but this one is a party anthem.