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Loyalty (Kendrick Lamar song)
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Wikipedia article
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"'Loyalty'" (stylized as "'LOYALTY.'") is a song by American rapper Kendrick Lamar featuring Barbadian singer Rihanna from the former's fourth studio album 'Damn', released on April 14, 2017. The song was later sent to urban and rhythmic radio June 20, 2017, as the second single from the album. The sixth track on the album (ninth on the 'Collector's Edition' of 'Damn'), The song was written by the artists alongside producers DJ Dahi, Sounwave,Terrace Martin, and Anthony "Top Dawg" Tiffith. The song won the Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Performance.
Critical reception
'Complex' calls it a "standout track" and one of 'Damn's most "radio-friendly cuts". 'The Fader' writer Jason Parham calls "Loyalty", "anxious, berserk, and beautifully intransigent in [its] own right" and "equal parts pop, funk, and brooding rap hymnal". Frank Guan of 'Vulture' enjoyed the song, especially Rihanna's part, saying "though only eight bars, Rihanna's sung rap is as fluent as it is brief, a swift and casual tour of her accomplishments." 'Rap-Up' called the song a "standout track that allows Kung Fu Kenny and Bad Gal RiRi to address allegiance from a variety of angles."
Composition
The song contains samples of "24K Magic" produced by Shampoo Press & Curl and The Stereotypes, and performed by American singer Bruno Mars.
Music video
The music video for the song was released to Lamar's Vevo channel on YouTube on July 28, 2017. It was directed by Dave Meyers and The Little Homies and includes an appearance from featured artist Rihanna. Jordan Darville of 'The Fader' gave the music video a positive review, praising the visuals and called Lamar and Rihanna's adventure together "carefully crafted [and] suitably amorous."
Live performances
Lamar has performed "Loyalty" on the Damn tour.
Credits and personnel
*Kendrick Duckworth songwriter
*Rihanna vocals, songwriter
*Dacoury Natche songwriter, producer, additional vocals
*Byron "Mr. Talkbox" Chambers additional vocals
*Mark Spears songwriter, producer
*Terrace Martin songwriter, producer
*Anthony "Topdawg" Tiffith songwriter, producer
*Bruno Mars songwriter
*Philip Lawrence songwriter
*Christopher Brody Brown songwriter
*Ol' Dirty Bastard songwriter
*RZA songwriter
*Jay-Z songwriter
*Memphis Bleek songwriter
*Snoop Dogg songwriter
*Rick Rock songwriter
*Bkon additional production and vocals
*Kid Capri additional vocals
*Derek Ali mixing
*Tyler Page mix assistant
*Jamal Owens - Master mixer
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
Release history
References
Category:2017 songs
Category:Kendrick Lamar songs
Category:Rihanna songs
Category:Songs written by Kendrick Lamar
Category:Songs written by Terrace Martin
Category:Music videos directed by Dave Meyers (director)
Category:2017 singles
Category:Songs written by DJ Dahi
Category:Songs written by Sounwave
Category:Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration
Category:Interscope Records singles
Category:Songs about loyalty
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