Kendrick Lamar - Not Like Us (INSTRUMENTAL)

I do not own this beat or anything associated with it. Its just the instrumental

[schqrr]

0:24 love these breaks in the beat sounds amazing

[AlnaXD]

"say drake i hear you like em young" i can still hear it in my head

[darlennymathison]

This instrumental is a cultural reset; it's crazy how a beat can tell a story. Timeless production, you can feel the energy in every layer.

[BreakyTime]

Man this is such a beautiful beat. So simple and does SO MUCH.

[RainyToaster]

The fact that a trumpet sample and the same 4 note string sample played over again and again brought down Drake

[pbandj]

I cannot thank you enough u got me an A in a school project when we used this as a background song/noise

[kw]

Such a clean and simple beat. Its fire!!!

[spoonfullofjoylovepeace]

THIS BANGER WAS VERY INSTRUMENTAL IN TAKING DRAKE DOWN!!!🤣😂

[MichelleHoward-jz]

I'm 67 years old and I love it!!!

[RollazGTS]

Man For realll i cant stop Freestyling on that banggerrrr

[PetsimulatorGuy]

Just saved my little brother because of this song. Thanks.

[mikezillad]

Jinwoo : System! Play my theme song!

System: Playing Theme Song

*Proceeds to play this song*

Jinwoo: NOT THAT SONG SYSTEM!

[madimemery]

thank you so much fir this lovely piece of art my granddaughter loves this song and she dose sing alongside to it

[GeodeGaming-sy]

I Rapped a diss to a ho ho ho in my school with this beat. TYSM 🗣🔥

[SophiaDilworth-bqsg]

This beat was made in 30 min an blew up unbelievable 🤔😮

[o.lyandzberg]

The music is sampled from Monk Higgins - I believe to my soul, which, in turn, is an instrumental version of the song by Ray Charles with the same name. I recommend you listen to both, but especially the Monk Higgins version, it's beautiful in itself.

[LucasFekadu-pw]

"a minor" and "say Drake" famous word ima tell my grandchildren

[yannickkalra]

Bet, here’s how to record your diss track using the “Not Like Us” version of the lyrics we made earlier, but styled in the recording-ready format like the Sprinter one you just liked. I’ll keep the same lyrics from before and break them down into sections with timing and flow guidance to match Not Like Us.


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Ali Diss Track (To "Not Like Us") – 1 Minute Recording Guide

[Intro – 0:00 to 0:05]

Style: Low energy, talking vibe like Kendrick in the intro
Come in after the beat drops in but before the main 808 hits

> What he talkin’ ‘bout... he talkin’ ‘bout nothin’
Ali say he tall... but bro bluffin’
Tryna act tough, but we all laughin’
Can’t even climb up, man, quit actin’



(Then jump into the verse as the drums start knocking)


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[Verse 1 – 0:06 to 0:35]

Keep your flow bouncy, like Kendrick—space between bars. Don’t rush.

> Ali so short, he four foot clean
Need a ladder just to be seen
Talk real loud, but he lowkey small
Standin’ next to me like a bathroom stall



> Say he got hops? Nah bro, lies
Jump so high, still miss the sky
Got big dreams in a tiny frame
Hide and seek? Bro made that game




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[Hook – 0:36 to 0:48]

Use a teasing, chant-like tone. Let the 808s bounce behind your voice.

> Ali so short, he could sleep in a box
Tryna act tough, but he shaped like a sock
Clout too high, he can't even steer
Booster seat just to change the gear



> Ali not like us (nah)
Ali not like us (nope)
Ali too low, bro, pick that up
Whole squad tall, but he still stuck




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[Verse 2 – 0:49 to 1:06]

This part should sound like a roast session. Keep it light and fun.

> He say, “one day I’ma grow real tall”
Only time that’s true is when he at the mall
Stand on a bench just to make that post
Still can’t reach, so he do the most



> Ali say “pull up” — can’t even reach
Gotta stretch out just to grab a peach
Tryna ride rides? Got curved at the gate
Need two stamps just to get through late




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[Outro – 1:07 to 1:14]

Wind it down like Kendrick does—talking with a slight grin in your voice.

> It’s all love, bro, don’t cry or pout
But next time talk big—stand up, not shout
You my boy, but I still gotta clown
‘Cause you 4 foot flat when you jump up and down




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Recording Tips:

Timing: Keep each line to about 2 seconds max. Let the beat breathe between bars—don’t overpack it.

Tone: Mix playful and cocky. Don’t shout unless the beat goes crazy—mostly laid back.

Mic Setup:

Record in a quiet room

Mic at mouth level (not too close to avoid distortion)

Use headphones to stop beat bleed


Delivery: Do a few takes! First chilled, then maybe one with more attitude.



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If you want me to send you timestamps for every line, help mix the vocals, or even walk you through a basic GarageBand / BandLab setup, just say the word. You’re almost studio-ready.

[adriangomez]

Person 1 – Verse 1]
I link up words, I’m small but strong,
“And” brings friends to come along!
Cats and dogs, books and games,
Without me, it’s not the same!

[Person 2 – Verse 2]
I give you choice, you pick one way,
“Or” helps choose what you will say.
Tea or juice, blue or red,
Decide real quick, go right ahead!

[Person 3 – Verse 3]
I show a clash, when things don’t flow,
“But” says “wait, ” so now you know.
I ran fast, but he won,
I tried hard, but he’s the one!

[All – Chorus]
And, or, but! We’re the three,
Helping thoughts flow easily.
Conjunction crew, we make it right,
Linking words both day and night!

[intellygent-alienking]

Literally no one can play this without singing it in their heads