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"'Feel'" (stylized as "'FEEL.'") is a song by American rapper Kendrick Lamar, from his fourth studio album 'Damn', released on April 14, 2017. The fifth track on the album (tenth on the 'Collector's Edition' of 'Damn'), the song was written by Lamar and Mark Spears, Sounwave, and produced by Sounwave. The song features bass from bass guitarist Thundercat and vocals from Chelsea Blythe.

Lyrics



The song sees Lamar taking a deeper look into the void and isolation caused by fame and success, specifically how he feels detached from his family and friends.

A common recurrence in "Feel" is the phrase "Ain't nobody prayin' for me", a sentiment that Lamar "revisits elsewhere".

Critical reception



In a positive review, writers of 'Rolling Stone' magazine said "with round, textured notes from the Grammy-winning bass virtuoso Thundercat and a rickety, rim-shot drum pulse, "Feel" nods to the live-musician inflections of 'To Pimp a Butterfly' or the sixth track from last year's 'untitled unmastered.' Ann Powers of 'NPR Music' also gave a positive review, saying "Feel" was the first song that "jumped out" at her on 'Damn'. Powers also commented that the song is reminiscent of 'To Pimp a Butterfly'.

Samples



The song contains a sample of the song "Stormy" by American musician O. C. Smith from the album 'For Once in My Life'. It also contains interpolations from "Don't Let Me Down" by Fleurie from the album 'Love and War'.

Live performances



Lamar has performed "Feel" as an encore on the Damn tour.

Credits and personnel



Credits adapted from the official 'Damn' digital booklet.

*Kendrick Lamar songwriter

*Mark Spears songwriter, producer, mixing

*Thundercat bass

*Chelsea Blythe additional vocals

*Matt Schaeffer additional guitar, mixing

*Derek Ali mixing

*Tyler Page mix assistant

*Cyrus Taghipour mix assistant

Charts



Certifications



References



Category:2017 songs

Category:Kendrick Lamar songs

Category:Songs written by Kendrick Lamar

Category:Songs written by Sounwave

Category:Jazz rap songs

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