Mick Jenkins - Martyrs -

: Reviewers from Pitchfork highlight how Jenkins attacks "youthful hypocrisy and conformity," specifically targeting the empty pursuit of money and sex.

The visual for "Martyrs" is often cited as essential to understanding the song's impact: Mick Jenkins - Martyrs

: The track features a "thumping bass and a ticking beat" over an underlying piano melody, described by The Cougar Claw as starting with witty wordplay before shifting into a fluid, thought-provoking flow. : Reviewers from Pitchfork highlight how Jenkins attacks

The song's "intricate lyricism" and "harsh truths" earned Jenkins praise from industry veterans like Timbaland and helped establish him as one of the most exciting MCs of the mid-2010s. It remains a highlight of The Water[s] , an album frequently rated as a "9/10" by listeners. Mick Jenkins - Martyrs : r/hiphopheads Mick Jenkins - Martyrs