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Kendrick Lamar
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- Album
- DAMN. COLLECTORS EDITION.
- Released
- 2017
- Genres
- hip hop, west coast hip hop
- Length
- 3:29
- Tempo
- 190 BPM
- Label
- Aftermath III JV
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About this song
Prior to the album release, LeBron James shared the song on his Instagram story. A music video directed by Jonas Lindstroem was released on June 27, 2017.
What it's about
Kendrick asserts himself as the most dominant rapper in the game, taking his contemporaries to task and daring them to challenge him. The song also delves into his personal journey of self-sacrifice and the family hardships that shaped him into someone at the top of the game.
Fun facts
- Samples “One Step Ahead by Aretha Franklin”.
- Sampled in 11 other songs, like “DEMI MOORE by Sonnywmck”.
- Covered 2 times, including “Saar by Borna”.
- Written by James Blake, Juvenile, Kendrick Lamar, Mannie Fresh, Ricci Riera and Sounwave.
- Produced by Bēkon, James Blake, Ricci Riera, Sounwave and TaeBeast.