News - 07/04/2017

Kendrick Lamar's new album also features U2

Kendrick Lamar's new album also features U2

US rapper Kendrick Lamar will release his (still untitled) next studio album on April 14 and it includes his latest song, “HUMBLE”.

A closer look at the album credits that arrive with the pre-order shows some of the key names involved in the project, including some that weren’t expected. For example: “P. Hewson, D. Evans, A. Clayton & L. Mullen,” better known as U2, are listed as composers on the new album.

It’s unclear whether Kendrick sampled a U2 song or wrote a new song with the band. Pitchfork has reached out to reps for U2 and Kendrick for more information.

The album’s list of composers also features “C. Hansen, A. Sowinski, M Tavares & L. Whitty,” who make up BADBADNOTGOOD. Mike WiLL-Made It (who produced “HUMBLE”), DJ Dahi, Sounwave, 9th Wonder, the Alchemist, and others can also be found on the list. Track 4 notable lists one “J. Blake” as a composer, who could potentially be James Blake.

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