It is the sixth track from his fourth studio album Damn, released on A.It is the sixth track from his fourth studio album Damn, released on April 14, 2017, and was later sent to urban and rhythmic radio June 20, 2017, as the third single from the album.The song features Barbadian singer Rihanna on vocals and was written by Lamar, DJ Dahi, Soundwave, and Terrace Martin.
The song marks the first collaboration between the two artists. ![]() Outstanding work ethics and good interpersonal relationship skills. People will think when they see those features that this is gonna be a super-duper radio record and be trash - but nah, its got some structure. It is the first collaboration between the pair; however the Compton MC also references the Bajan stars negligent former accountant on the albums 12th track FEAR. Loyalty is a trait that Lamar highly values, which is evident throughout his oeuvre. During this track the Compton MC and Rihanna discuss the value and necessity of complete trust, faithfulness and dedication in both platonic and romantic relationships. All they really ask of friends, family, and lovers is loyalty. The sample at the start and throughout is a sped up, chopped, reversed, and pitched version of the vocoder-laden intro of Bruno Mars 24K Magic, sung by Mr. Talkbox. There is an interpolation during the hook of Jay Zs Roc-A-Fella Records maxim from 2000s Get Your Mind Right Mami. Its a secret society, all we ask is trust Lamar previously referenced the lyric on The Heart Part 2. The songs beat was aptly supplied by some of Kendrick Lamars most loyal collaborators producers who have worked with him since his early days. Sounwave first hooked up with the Compton MC on his 2009 self-titled Kendrick Lamar EP. Two years later, he produced a bulk of Lamars mixtapealbum Section.80, Since then hes been one of K. Hip hop producer Terrace Martin is the son of a jazz drummer and he has frequently incorporated jazz elements into his beats for Lamar. He first worked for the Compton rapper on his 2011 mixtapealbum Section.80. DJ Dahi first worked with Lamar on his 2012 breakthrough Good Kid, m.A.A.d City album and has become one of the rappers most popular producers. Loyalty Kendrick Rihanna Plus Four OtherTheir collaborations include Money Trees, The Heart Part 4 plus four other tracks on DAMN. But still make it sound just like the sample, but with a different edge. From there, me, Sounwave, and DJ Dahi got in the studio and started to put drums on that mother---er. As soon as Lamar heard the beat, he knew he wanted Rihanna on it. Martin recalled: Right there, on my mama, Kendrick said: Imma get Rihanna on this. That day. Right when the drums started, he looked at me saying, Aye, Im gonna get Rihanna on this record. DJ Dahl recalled his contribution to the beat during an interview with Spin: I added the drums and Im singing on there, too. Terrace had this loop and he brought it in and Kendrick just loved it. He was like, Yo, can you mess around with this Initially, he had the loop, but I think he gave it to Sounwave and he chopped it and kind of made the pattern. Im a drummer, so I came in and just added drums to everything to get the pocket right. Initially, I kinda went in there and did melodies and was like, heres the melody, and then we wrote the words for me to sing my part. And Kendrick was already saying, We gotta get Rihanna on this. From there, we structured it so when Rihanna came in, it would be easy. I didnt really know how it was going to turn out, to be honest, but I was definitely really happy because its not a stretch record.
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