Loyalty (Kendrick Lamar song)

The song contains a reverse sample of "24K Magic" produced by Shampoo Press & Curl and The Stereotypes, and performed by American singer Bruno Mars. The song also contains a "replay" of Jay-Z's "Get Your Mind Right Mami" from his fifth album The Dynasty: Roc La Familia (2000), which can be heard at its 40-second mark. ==Critical reception==

Complex calls it a "standout track" and one of Damns most "radio-friendly cuts". 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". 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." 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". ==Awards and nominations==

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. 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." == Credits and personnel ==

• 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 • Bruno Mars – songwriter • Philip Lawrence – songwriter • Christopher Brody Brown – songwriter • Ol' Dirty Bastard – songwriter • RZA – songwriter • Jay-Z – songwriter • Memphis Bleek – songwriter • Snoop Dogg – songwriter • Rick Rock – songwriter • Bēkon – additional production and vocals • Kid Capri – additional vocals • Derek Ali – mixing • Tyler Page – mix assistant • Jamal Owens - Master mixer ==Charts==

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