Kendrick Lamar And SZA: The Luther Visual Experience
Kenrick Lamar and SZA have been making headlines for months with their successful releases and Super Bowl performances. Their song, “Luther,” was #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for seven consecutive weeks. The viral hit took the world by storm. With over 142.8k TikTok’s made to the song, it gained even more exposure.
It was inspired by and sampled from Luther Vandross and Cheryl Lynn’s 1982 rendition of “If This World Were Mine.” The song, originally written by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, was released in 1967. With the influence of “If This World Were Mine,” the song “Luther” takes on the 1960’s lyricism and 1980’s sound. The Hip-hop genre is known for taking influence from respected and successful musicians of the past, and this song in all versions is a masterpiece. The same message is carried throughout, expressing what they would do for the person they love, if they could have the world they would give it to their lover. It tells everything they would do to protect, empower, and cherish their person.
On April 11th, Kendrick Lamar and SZA released a video to accompany their iconic song. The video, directed by Karena Evans, is intentionally minimalistic. With black-and-white shots showing off the creative architecture, it centers the musicians and their love interests to highlight their stories. As more of the sample song is included, it blends the new and the old. The retro influence is not only heard but also seen throughout the video with mid-century modern decor and vintage fashion.
The rapper and singer-songwriter duo will be on tour to promote their newest albums. Kendrick Lamar released his sixth studio album GNX, in November 2024. One month later, SZA released Lana, the reissue of her 2022 album SOS. The “Grand National Tour” will travel all over North America and Europe, giving fans a taste of the energetic and thoughtful performances they are known for.
GRAND NATIONAL TOUR DATES:
Apr 19 – Minneapolis, MN – U.S. Bank Stadium
Apr 23 – Houston, TX – NRG Stadium
Apr 26 – Arlington, TX – AT&T Stadium
Apr 29 – Atlanta, GA – Mercedes Benz Stadium
May 03 – Charlotte, NC – Bank of America Stadium
May 05 – Philadelphia, PA – Lincoln Financial Field
May 08 – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium
May 09 – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium
May 12 – Foxborough, MA – Gillette Stadium
May 17 – Seattle, WA – Lumen Field
May 21 – Los Angeles, CA – SoFi Stadium
May 23 – Los Angeles, CA – SoFi Stadium
May 24 – Los Angeles, CA – SoFi Stadium
May 27 – Glendale, AZ – State Farm Stadium
May 29 – San Francisco, CA – Oracle Park
May 31 – Las Vegas, NV – Allegiant Stadium
Jun 04 – St. Louis, MO – The Dome at America’s Center
Jun 06 – Chicago, IL – Soldier Field
Jun 10 – Detroit, MI – Ford Field
Jun 12 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Centre
Jun 13 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Centre
Jun 16 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium
Jun 18 – Washington, DC – Northwest Stadium
Jul 02 – Cologne, Germany – RheinEnergieSTADION
Jul 04 – Frankfurt, Germany – Deutsche Bank Park
Jul 05 – Frankfurt, Germany – Deutsche Bank Park
Jul 08 – Glasgow, UK – Hampden Park
Jul 10 – Birmingham, UK – Villa Park
Jul 13 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Johan Cruijiff ArenA
Jul 15 – Paris, France – La Defense
Jul 16 – Paris, France – La Defense
Jul 19 – Cardiff, UK – Principality Stadium
Jul 22 – London, UK – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Jul 23 – London, UK – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Jul 27 – Lisbon, Portugal – Estadio do Restelo
Jul 30 – Barcelona, Spain – Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys
Aug 02 – Rome, Italy – Stadio Olimpico
Aug 06 – Warsaw, Poland – PGE Narodowy
Aug 09 – Stockholm, Sweden – 3Arena
This is not the pair’s first collaboration. Their songs “All The Stars,” “Gloria,” “30 For 30,” and “Doves In The Wind,” prove that Kendrick Lamar and SZA make amazing music together. No one will want to miss this iconic tour featuring two of the most talented musicians in the industry.