Cartoonland

A noun and adjective used by artists that describes the synthetic, artificial, and empty vibe that art such as music, movies, and paintings can give off. This phrase originally started after Kendrick Lamar stated in an interview that fake music is nonsense like cartoons. Music or art that feel like they were made in a lab is cartoonland music. Cartoonland is quite common in art and when studied and explored will usually leave the listener or viewer feeling empty and what they are witnessing is quite soulless.

noun.
Bob: Do you like Kendrick or Drake?
John: Kendrick, because Drake makes cartoonland.

adj.
Bob: Sicko Mode is my favorite song of all time!
John: No way man, that's cartoonland as hell..

by Extra Ordynary March 29, 2025