is a song by American rapper Kendrick Lamar, from his fourth studio album Damn, released on April 14, 2017.
This was interpreted by many sources as Lamar mocking Big Sean for his song "I Don't Fuck with You" in which he says the lyrics in a similar cadence.
[6] However, Andres Tardio of Rap-Up has stated the song's hook as a possible diss on Drake, Big Sean, or American recording artist Jay Electronica.
"[24] Continuing, Price says "Element" is "a prime example of what makes Damn an immediately appealing body of work that is just as rewarding as his more challenging output.
"[24] Meave McDermott of USA Today, in a positive review, said the song "still sounds sharp and unforgiving even when he's coining catchphrases.
"[4] Lamar performed "Element" for the first time live at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 23, 2017.