Kendrick Lamar & SZA – Black Panther The Album Music From And Inspired By

Album Info

Artist: Kendrick Lamar & SZA

Title: Black Panther The Album Music From And Inspired By

Year: 2018

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Tracklist

  • 1. Black Panther (2:10)
  • 2. All The Stars (with SZA) (3:52)
  • 3. X (with 2 Chainz & Saudi) (4:27)
  • 4. The Ways (with Swae Lee) (3:58)
  • 5. Opps (with Yugen Blakrok) (3:00)
  • 6. I Am (3:28)
  • 7. Paramedic! (3:39)
  • 8. Bloody Waters (with Anderson .Paak & James Blake) (4:32)
  • 9. King's Dead (with Kendrick Lamar, Future & James Blake) (3:45)
  • 10. Redemption Interlude (1:25)
  • 11. Redemption (with Babes Wodumo) (3:42)
  • 12. Seasons (with Sjava & Reason) (4:02)
  • 13. Big Shot (with Travis Scott) (3:41)
  • 14. Pray For Me (with Kendrick Lamar) (3:31)

Review

"Black Panther: The Album" isn't just a soundtrack; it's a sonic revolution curated by hip-hop maestro Kendrick Lamar, TDE CEO Anthony "Top Dawg" Tiffith, and visionary director Ryan Coogler. Dropped in 2018, this album is a charged blend of hip-hop and R&B, pulling together an eclectic mix of artists like SZA, ScHoolboy Q, Jay Rock, The Weeknd, and Jorja Smith. With 14 tracks clocking in at 49 minutes, it dives deep into themes of revolution and cultural identity inspired by the Marvel film "Black Panther," creating a bridge between cinema and streets.

Kendrick Lamar's fingerprints are all over this gem, as he's featured on five tracks showing off his killer writing and production chops. The album's heartbeat is "All the Stars," a hypnotic collaboration between Kendrick and SZA, capturing the essence of Wakanda's vibrancy. Tracks like "X," "The Ways," and "King's Dead" flaunt an eclectic mix of styles, and the infusion of South African music gives the album an organic, earthy vibe. Smashing into the Billboard 200 at number one and snagging platinum status, "Black Panther: The Album" cements Kendrick's prowess, merging the worlds of music and film into an unparalleled cultural landmark. - Raven