Loyalty (Kendrick Lamar song)

"Loyalty" (stylized as "LOYALTY.") is a song by American rapper Kendrick Lamar, from his 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.[3][4] The sixth track on the album (ninth on the Collector's Edition of Damn[5]), the song features Barbadian singer Rihanna on vocals and was written by Lamar, DJ Dahi, Sounwave, Rihanna, and Terrace Martin.[2] The song won the Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Performance.[6]

"Loyalty." redirects here. For the devotion to a cause, see Loyalty. For other uses, see Loyalty (disambiguation).
"Loyalty"
Single by Kendrick Lamar featuring Rihanna
from the album Damn
ReleasedJune 20, 2017
Recorded2016[1]
Genre
Length3:47
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • DJ Dahi
  • Sounwave
  • Martin
  • Top Dawg
Kendrick Lamar singles chronology
"Perfect Pint"
(2017)		 "Loyalty"
(2017)		 "New Freezer"
(2017)
Rihanna singles chronology
"Wild Thoughts"
(2017)		 "Loyalty"
(2017)		 "Lemon"
(2017)
Audio sample
  • file
  • help
Music video
"Loyalty" on YouTube

Critical reception

Complex calls it a "standout track" and one of Damn's most "radio-friendly cuts".[7] 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".[8] 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."[9] 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."[10]

Composition

The song contains samples of "24K Magic" produced by Shampoo Press & Curl and The Stereotypes, and performed by American singer Bruno Mars.[11]

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.[12][13] 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."[14]

Live performances

Lamar has performed "Loyalty" on the Damn tour.[15]

Credits and personnel
Rihanna is a featured vocalist on "Loyalty".
  • 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
  • Bēkon – additional production and vocals
  • Kid Capri – additional vocals
  • Derek Ali – mixing
  • Tyler Page – mix assistant
  • Jamal Owens - Master mixer

Charts

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[44] Gold 20,000
Canada (Music Canada)[45] 2× Platinum 160,000
United Kingdom (BPI)[46] Silver 200,000*
United States (RIAA)[47] 2× Platinum 2,000,000*

^shipments figures based on certification alone
sales+streaming figures based on certification alone

Release history
Country Date Format Label Ref.
United States June 20, 2017 Rhythmic contemporary radio
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Urban contemporary radio [4]
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