Kendrick Lamar & SZA | |
Number of songs: 2 | Total weeks on charts: 485
Appearing in a total number of: 34 charts | Total period running: 2870 days
Appearing in a total number of: 34 charts | Total period running: 2870 days
Biography
Kendrick Lamar Duckworth (born June 17, 1987, in Compton, California) is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer renowned for his profound lyrical content and innovative approach to hip-hop. Emerging from a challenging environment, Lamar began his music career under the moniker K.Dot, releasing his first mixtape at 16. His major-label debut, good kid, m.A.A.d city (2012), received critical acclaim for its storytelling and thematic depth. Subsequent albums like To Pimp a Butterfly (2015) and DAMN. (2017) further solidified his status, with DAMN. earning him the Pulitzer Prize for Music in 2018—the first for a non-classical or jazz work. In 2024, he released GNX, featuring the chart-topping single "Luther" with SZA, which dominated the Billboard Hot 100 for 13 weeks. Lamar's influence extends beyond music, as he continues to address social issues and inspire through his artistry.
Solána Imani Rowe, known professionally as SZA (born November 8, 1989, in St. Louis, Missouri), is an American singer-songwriter celebrated for her emotive vocals and genre-blending style. Raised in Maplewood, New Jersey, she began her music career with self-released EPs before signing with Top Dawg Entertainment in 2013. Her debut studio album, Ctrl (2017), garnered critical acclaim and multiple Grammy nominations. SZA's 2022 album, SOS, showcased her versatility, blending R&B, pop, and hip-hop elements, and produced hits like "Kill Bill," which became her first global number-one single. In 2024, she collaborated with Kendrick Lamar on "Luther," a track that topped the Billboard Hot 100 for 13 consecutive weeks. SZA's introspective songwriting and innovative sound have made her a defining voice in modern R&B.
Sources: Wikipedia, Top40-Charts.com Editorial team
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