The highly anticipated return of Kendrick Lamar marks a reunion with SZA, and notably, this is their second collaboration. For those who may not have been tracking, it has been an impressive six years since their last joint effort, which was the popular track “All The Stars” featured on the Black Panther soundtrack. These two former label mates consistently delve into themes of sensuality in their music. This trend continues with “luther,” their inaugural collaboration on GNX. Kendrick opens the track by providing context about the object of his affection.
The subject appears to be a stripper, a potential sex worker, or perhaps a misunderstood woman with a free spirit. He raps, “Hey, Roman numeral seven, bae, drop it like it’s hot / If this world was mine, I’d take your dreams and make ’em multiply / If this world was mine, I’d take your enemies in front of God,” delivered in a somewhat monotone and restrained manner. SZA then enters during the chorus, portraying the woman as she expresses hope for a brighter future, inspired by Kendrick. Their harmonization is impressive, with SZA’s vocals shining brightly during these moments. Discover where this collaboration between Kendrick and SZA ranks for you by following the link below.
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