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| Name = Lust
| name = Lust
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| Artist = [[Kendrick Lamar]]
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| Album = [[Damn (Kendrick Lamar album)|Damn]]
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| Recorded = 2017 at Windmark Studios, [[Henson Recording Studios]]
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| Writer = {{hlist|Duckworth|[[DJ Dahi|Dacoury Natche]]|[[Sounwave|Mark Spears]]|[[BadBadNotGood|Chester Hansen]]|[[BadBadNotGood|Alexander Sowinski]]|[[BadBadNotGood|Matthew Tavares]]|[[BadBadNotGood|Leland Whitty]]<ref name="digitalbooklet">{{cite web|title=Digital Booklet - DAMN. copy.pdf|url=https://www.docdroid.net/rYHzAok/digital-booklet-damn-copy.pdf.html#page=5|website=DocDroid|accessdate=April 18, 2017}}</ref>}}
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"'''Lust'''" (stylized as "'''LUST.'''") is a song by American rapper [[Kendrick Lamar]], from his fourth studio album ''[[Damn (Kendrick Lamar album)|Damn]]'', released on April 14, 2017. The ninth track on the album, the song was written by Lamar, [[DJ Dahi]], [[Sounwave]], and [[BadBadNotGood]], and was produced by DJ Dahi, Sounwave, and BadBadNotGood.<ref name="digitalbooklet"/> The song features guest vocals from record-producer [[Kaytranada]], of which he is uncredited.<ref name="DJBooth">{{Cite news|url=http://djbooth.net/news/entry/2017-04-11-kendrick-lamar-lust-kaytranada|title=Kendrick Lamar’s "Lust" Will Feature Guest Vocals by KAYTRANADA - DJBooth Article|work=DJBooth.net|access-date=April 19, 2017}}</ref>
"'''Lust'''" (stylized as "'''LUST.'''") is a song by American rapper [[Kendrick Lamar]], from his fourth studio album ''[[Damn (Kendrick Lamar album)|Damn]]'', released on April 14, 2017. The ninth track on the album (sixth on the ''Collector's Edition'' of ''Damn''<ref name="xxl collector's edition">{{cite web|last1=India|first1=Lindsey|title=Kendrick Lamar Surprises Fans With 'Damn.' Collector's Edition|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/new-music/2017/12/kendrick-lamar-surprises-fans-damn-collectors-edition/|website=[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]|access-date=December 9, 2017|date=December 8, 2017}}</ref>), the song was written by Lamar, [[DJ Dahi]], Mark Spears {{a.k.a}} [[Sounwave]], and [[BadBadNotGood]], and was produced by DJ Dahi, Sounwave, and BadBadNotGood.<ref name="digitalbooklet"/> The song features uncredited guest vocals from record producer [[Kaytranada]].<ref name="DJBooth">{{Cite news|author=DJ Z|url=http://djbooth.net/news/entry/2017-04-11-kendrick-lamar-lust-kaytranada|title=Kendrick Lamar's "Lust" Will Feature Guest Vocals by KAYTRANADA - DJBooth Article|work=DJBooth.net|date=April 11, 2017|access-date=April 19, 2017}}</ref> Although not released as a [[Single (music)|single]], the song charted in multiple countries in 2017.


== Lyrics ==
== Production ==
The song is about routine; the things we allow to interrupt them,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thump.vice.com/en_us/article/kendrick-lamar-kaytranada-lust-damn|title=The Production on Kendrick Lamar's "Lust" Explores the Dread of Mundanity|website=Thump|access-date=April 19, 2017}}</ref> along with romantic lust and material desire.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/entertainthis/2017/04/14/kendrick-lamar-damn-track-by-track-instant-review/100452644/|title=Kendrick Lamar's 'DAMN.': A track-by-track instant review|work=USA TODAY|access-date=April 19, 2017}}</ref> The song's lyrics also reflect Lamar's reaction to the [[United States presidential election, 2016|2016 presidential election]], specifically the anger and confusion some of [[United States|the nation]] felt in the wake of it.<ref name="Mic">{{Cite news|url=https://mic.com/articles/174201/kendrick-lamar-s-lust-lyrics-damn-track-addresses-aftermath-of-the-election#.fI8SNTXbd|title=In one verse, Kendrick Lamar captured the turbulent aftermath of the election|access-date=April 19, 2017}}</ref><ref name="GQ" /> Specifically, Lamar speaks about the [[Protests against Donald Trump|protests against]] [[Donald Trump]], including the struggle to keep the energy up and sustain the protests long-term, without getting fatigued.<ref name="Mic" /> By the end of the song, the theme of acceptance comes into play.<ref name="Mic" />
The song is about routine; the things we allow to interrupt them,<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://thump.vice.com/en_us/article/kendrick-lamar-kaytranada-lust-damn|title=The Production on Kendrick Lamar's "Lust" Explores the Dread of Mundanity|website=Thump|date=14 April 2017 |access-date=April 19, 2017}}</ref> along with romantic lust and material desire.<ref>{{Cite news|last=McDermott|first=Maeve|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/entertainthis/2017/04/14/kendrick-lamar-damn-track-by-track-instant-review/100452644/|title=Kendrick Lamar's 'DAMN.': A track-by-track instant review|work=[[USA Today]]|date=April 14, 2017|access-date=April 19, 2017}}</ref> The song's lyrics also reflect Lamar's reaction to the [[2016 United States presidential election|2016 presidential election]], specifically the anger and confusion some of [[United States|the nation]] felt in the wake of it.<ref name="Mic">{{Cite news|author=Jack Smith IV|url=https://mic.com/articles/174201/kendrick-lamar-s-lust-lyrics-damn-track-addresses-aftermath-of-the-election#.fI8SNTXbd|title=In one verse, Kendrick Lamar captured the turbulent aftermath of the election|date=April 14, 2017|access-date=April 19, 2017}}</ref><ref name="GQ" /> Specifically, Lamar speaks about the [[protests against Donald Trump]], including the struggle to keep the energy up and sustain the protests long-term, without getting fatigued.<ref name="Mic" /> By the end of the song, the theme of acceptance comes into play.<ref name="Mic" />


The song is built off an original composition by BadBadNotGood which features guest vocals from electronic musician [[Kaytranada]].<ref name="DJBooth" /><ref>{{Cite web|last=BADBADNOTGOOD|date=April 11, 2017|title="LUST."|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BSv1sj6DeRJ/|access-date=2020-11-23|website=[[Instagram]]|quote="...produced by @djdahi @sounwavetde with additional vox by @kaytranada on our sample!}}</ref> Lamar first met the band at [[Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival|Coachella]] in 2016, immediately asking the band to collaborate.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Josephs|first=Brian|date=2016-07-28|title=BADBADNOTGOOD Got the Props|url=https://www.spin.com/2016/07/badbadnotgood-iv-new-album-interview/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=SPIN}}</ref> With Lamar, producers DJ Dahi and Sounwave flipped the track, with additional string arrangements made by jazz saxophonist [[Kamasi Washington]], who played on Lamar's third studio album, ''[[To Pimp a Butterfly]]''.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/kendrick-lamars-damn-a-track-by-track-guide-w476556|title=Kendrick Lamar's 'Damn.': A Track-by-Track Guide|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|date=April 14, 2017|access-date=April 19, 2017}}</ref><ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|date=2017-04-24|title=Producer DJ Dahi Talks the 5 Songs He Made For Kendrick Lamar's DAMN.|url=https://www.spin.com/2017/04/dj-dahi-interview-damn-kendrick-lamar/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=SPIN}}</ref> The song contains a sample of [[Rat Boy (musician)|Rat Boy]]'s 2015 song "Knock Knock Knock", sampled by former collaborator Dahi.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lust by Kendrick Lamar on WhoSampled|url=http://www.whosampled.com/Kendrick-Lamar/Lust/|access-date=April 19, 2017|website=WhoSampled}}</ref><ref name="Independent">{{Cite news|date=April 15, 2017|title=Rat Boy responds to Kendrick Lamar sampling him on 'LUST'|work=The Independent|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/kendrick-lamar-damn-lust-sample-rat-boy-song-new-album-kaytranada-features-a7684736.html|access-date=April 19, 2017}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> When he found out about the sample, Rat Boy tweeted his appreciation.<ref name="Independent" /><ref>{{Cite news|date=April 14, 2017|title=Rat Boy responds to being sampled on new Kendrick Lamar album - NME|work=NME|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/rat-boy-sampled-kendrick-lamar-album-2050233|access-date=April 19, 2017}}</ref>
The song features guest vocals from electronic musician [[Kaytranada]], and marks the first time he has worked with Lamar.<ref name="DJBooth" /> [[Jazz]] [[Saxophone|saxophonist]] [[Kamasi Washington]], who played on Lamar's third studio album, ''[[To Pimp a Butterfly]]'', assisted with the string arrangements.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/kendrick-lamars-damn-a-track-by-track-guide-w476556|title=Kendrick Lamar's 'Damn.': A Track-by-Track Guide|work=Rolling Stone|access-date=April 19, 2017}}</ref>


== Critical reception ==
== Critical reception and tributes ==
Kathleen Johnston of ''GQ Magazine'' described "Lust" as the best song on ''Damn''.<ref name="GQ">{{Cite news|url=http://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/kendrick-lamar-new-album-review|title='Lust' is the best track on Kendrick Lamar's new album, Damn.|last=Johnston|first=Kathleen|work=British GQ|access-date=April 19, 2017}}</ref>
Kathleen Johnston of ''[[GQ]]'' described "Lust" as the best song on ''Damn''.<ref name="GQ">{{Cite news|url=http://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/kendrick-lamar-new-album-review|title='Lust' is the best track on Kendrick Lamar's new album, Damn.|last=Johnston|first=Kathleen|work=British GQ|access-date=April 19, 2017}}</ref>


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Months after the release of "Lust" and ''Damn'', creative collective Combined Culture released a [[short film]] inspired by the track on June 17, 2017, in celebration of Lamar's 30th birthday earlier in June.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kendrick Lamar's "Lust" Inspired This Powerful Short Film|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2017/06/kendrick-lamar-lust-inspires-short-film|access-date=July 18, 2017|website=Complex|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Kendrick Lamar's 'Lust' Inspires Short Film About the Life of a Black Man |url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2017/06/kendrick-lamar-lust-inspires-film-life-of-black-man/|access-date=July 18, 2017|website=XXL Mag|date=23 June 2017 |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Live performances ==
Lamar performed "Lust" live at the [[Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival]] on April 23, 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/kendrick-lamar/2017/empire-polo-grounds-indio-ca-2be62806.html|title=Kendrick Lamar Setlist at Coachella Festival 2017|website=setlist.fm|access-date=April 25, 2017}}</ref> He performed "Lust" seated in a cage accentuated by strings of [[LED lamp|LED lights]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2017/04/24/kendrick-lamar-ends-coachella-weekend-2-on-a-high-note/100836666/|title=Kendrick Lamar sends off Coachella weekend 2 on a high note|work=USA TODAY|access-date=April 25, 2017}}</ref>


== Samples ==
== Live performances ==
The song contains a sample of [[Rat Boy (musician)|Rat Boy]]'s song "Knock Knock Knock",<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.whosampled.com/Kendrick-Lamar/Lust/|title=Lust by Kendrick Lamar on WhoSampled|website=WhoSampled|access-date=April 19, 2017}}</ref> which first appeared on his 2015 [[mixtape]] ''Neighborhood Watch''.<ref name="Independent">{{Cite news|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/kendrick-lamar-damn-lust-sample-rat-boy-song-new-album-kaytranada-features-a7684736.html|title=Rat Boy responds to Kendrick Lamar sampling him on 'LUST'|date=April 15, 2017|work=The Independent|access-date=April 19, 2017}}</ref> When he found out about the sample, Rat Boy was very happy and delighted about it, tweeting his appreciation.<ref name="Independent" /><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.nme.com/news/music/rat-boy-sampled-kendrick-lamar-album-2050233|title=Rat Boy responds to being sampled on new Kendrick Lamar album - NME|date=April 14, 2017|work=NME|access-date=April 19, 2017}}</ref>
Lamar performed "Lust" live at the [[Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival]] on April 23, 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/kendrick-lamar/2017/empire-polo-grounds-indio-ca-2be62806.html|title=Kendrick Lamar Setlist at Coachella Festival 2017|website=setlist.fm|access-date=April 25, 2017}}</ref> He performed the song seated in a cage accentuated by strings of [[LED lamp|LED lights]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2017/04/24/kendrick-lamar-ends-coachella-weekend-2-on-a-high-note/100836666/|title=Kendrick Lamar sends off Coachella weekend 2 on a high note|work=USA Today|access-date=April 25, 2017}}</ref> Lamar has performed "Lust" on [[The Damn Tour|the Damn tour]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Masley|first=Ed|title=Kendrick Lamar launches DAMN. Tour in Glendale with triumphant one-man show of force|url=https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/music/2017/07/12/kendrick-lamar-tour-launch-concert-review/463182001/|work=AZ Central|date=July 13, 2017|access-date=October 30, 2017}}</ref>


== Credits and personnel ==
== Credits and personnel ==
Credits adapted from the official ''Damn'' digital booklet.<ref name="digitalbooklet"/>
Credits adapted from the official ''Damn'' digital booklet.<ref name="digitalbooklet"/>

'''Production and songwriting'''
*Kendrick Duckworth – songwriter
*Kendrick Duckworth – songwriter
*[[DJ Dahi|Dacoury Natche]] – songwriter, producer
*[[Dacoury Natche]] – songwriter, producer
*[[Sounwave|Mark Spears]] – songwriter, producer, strings
*[[Mark Spears]] – songwriter, producer, strings
*Chester Hansen – songwriter, producer
*[[Chester Hansen]] – songwriter, producer <small>(as part of BADBADNOTGOOD)</small>
*Alexander Sowinski – songwriter, producer
*[[Alexander Sowinski]] – songwriter, producer <small>(as part of BADBADNOTGOOD)</small>
*Matthew Tavares – songwriter, producer
*[[Matthew Tavares]] – songwriter, producer <small>(as part of BADBADNOTGOOD)</small>
*Leland Whitty – songwriter, producer
*[[Leland Whitty]] – songwriter, producer <small>(as part of BADBADNOTGOOD)</small>
*[[Kamasi Washington]] – strings
*[[Kamasi Washington]] – strings
*[[Kaytranada]] – additional vocals
*[[Kaytranada]] – additional vocals
*[[Rat Boy (musician)|Rat Boy]] – additional vocals
*[[Rat Boy (musician)|Rat Boy]] – additional vocals <small>(sample)</small>
'''Technical'''
*Derek Ali – [[Mixing engineer|mixing]]
*Derek Ali – [[Mixing engineer|mixing]]
*Tyler Page – mix assistant
*Tyler Page – mix assistant
*Cyrus Taghipour – mix assistant
*Cyrus Taghipour – mix assistant

== Short Film ==
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Months after the release of "Lust" and ''Damn'', creative collective Combined Culture released a [[short film]] inspired by the track on June 17, 2017, in celebration of Lamar's 30th birthday earlier in June.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2017/06/kendrick-lamar-lust-inspires-short-film|title=Kendrick Lamar's "Lust" Inspired This Powerful Short Film|last=|first=|date=|website=Complex|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=July 18, 2017}}</ref>


== Charts ==
== Charts ==
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{{singlechart|Canada|35|artist=Kendrick Lamar|rowheader=true|accessdate=April 25, 2017}}
{{singlechart|Canada|35|artist=Kendrick Lamar|rowheader=true|access-date=April 25, 2017}}
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{{singlechart|Czechdigital|86|year=2017|week=16|rowheader=true|accessdate=April 25, 2017}}
{{singlechart|Czechdigital|86|year=2017|week=16|rowheader=true|access-date=April 25, 2017}}
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{{singlechart|France|122|artist=Kendrick Lamar|song=Lust.|rowheader=true|access-date=April 21, 2017}}
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! scope="row"| Ireland ([[Irish Recorded Music Association|IRMA]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://irma.ie/index.cfm?page=irish-charts&chart=Singles|title=IRMA – Irish Charts|publisher=[[Irish Recorded Music Association]]|accessdate=April 21, 2017}}</ref>
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! scope="row"| Ireland ([[Irish Recorded Music Association|IRMA]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://irma.ie/index.cfm?page=irish-charts&chart=Singles|title=IRMA – Irish Charts|publisher=[[Irish Recorded Music Association]]|access-date=April 21, 2017}}</ref>
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{{singlechart|Dutch100|72|artist=Kendrick Lamar|song=Lust.|rowheader=true|accessdate=April 21, 2017}}
{{singlechart|Dutch100|72|artist=Kendrick Lamar|song=Lust.|rowheader=true|access-date=April 21, 2017}}
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! scope="row"| New Zealand ([[Recorded Music NZ]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nztop40.co.nz/chart/singles?chart=4356|title=NZ Top 40 Singles Chart|publisher=[[Recorded Music NZ]]|date=April 24, 2017|accessdate=April 21, 2017}}</ref>
! scope="row"| New Zealand ([[Recorded Music NZ]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nztop40.co.nz/chart/singles?chart=4356|title=NZ Top 40 Singles Chart|publisher=[[Recorded Music NZ]]|date=April 24, 2017|access-date=April 21, 2017}}</ref>
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{{singlechart|Portugal|34|artist=Kendrick Lamar|song=Lust.|rowheader=true|accessdate=April 28, 2017}}
{{singlechart|Portugal|34|artist=Kendrick Lamar|song=Lust.|rowheader=true|access-date=April 28, 2017}}
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{{singlechart|Slovakdigital|45|year=2017|week=16|rowheader=true|accessdate=April 25, 2017}}
{{singlechart|Slovakdigital|45|year=2017|week=16|rowheader=true|access-date=April 25, 2017}}
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{{singlechart|Sweden|94|artist=Kendrick Lamar|song=Lust.|rowheader=true|accessdate=April 21, 2017}}
{{singlechart|Sweden|94|artist=Kendrick Lamar|song=Lust.|rowheader=true|access-date=April 21, 2017}}
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{{singlechart|UK|52|date=2017-04-21|rowheader=true|accessdate=April 22, 2017}}
{{singlechart|UK|52|date=20170421|rowheader=true|access-date=April 22, 2017}}
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{{singlechart|Billboardhot100|43|artist=Kendrick Lamar|rowheader=true|accessdate=April 25, 2017}}
{{singlechart|Billboardhot100|43|artist=Kendrick Lamar|rowheader=true|access-date=April 25, 2017}}
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{{singlechart|Billboardrandbhiphop|25|artist=Kendrick Lamar|rowheader=true|accessdate=April 25, 2017}}
{{singlechart|Billboardrandbhiphop|25|artist=Kendrick Lamar|rowheader=true|access-date=April 25, 2017}}
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==Certifications==
{{Certification Table Top}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Australia|type=single|award=Gold|relyear=2017|certyear=2023|access-date=December 23, 2023}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Canada|artist=Kendrick Lamar|title=Lust|award=Platinum|type=single|relyear=2017|certyear=2021|access-date=March 25, 2021}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=United States|title=Lust|artist=Kendrick Lamar|type=single|award=Gold|relyear=2017|certyear=2018|access-date=June 22, 2021}}
{{Certification Table Bottom|streaming=true|noshipments=true|nosales=true}}


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}
{{Reflist|30em}}

== External links ==
*{{MetroLyrics song|kendrick-lamar|lust}}
*[https://soundcloud.com/arsinimusic/lust The exact song written by a SoundCloud Artist, posted 2 years ago]


{{Kendrick Lamar songs}}
{{Kendrick Lamar songs}}

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Latest revision as of 03:56, 3 May 2024

"Lust." redirects here. For the carnal desire, see Lust. For other uses, see Lust (disambiguation).
"Lust"
Song by Kendrick Lamar
from the album Damn
ReleasedApril 14, 2017
Recorded2017
StudioWindmark Studios, Henson Recording Studios
GenreHip hop
Length5:08
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)

"Lust" (stylized as "LUST.") is a song by American rapper Kendrick Lamar, from his fourth studio album Damn, released on April 14, 2017. The ninth track on the album (sixth on the Collector's Edition of Damn[2]), the song was written by Lamar, DJ Dahi, Mark Spears a.k.a. Sounwave, and BadBadNotGood, and was produced by DJ Dahi, Sounwave, and BadBadNotGood.[1] The song features uncredited guest vocals from record producer Kaytranada.[3] Although not released as a single, the song charted in multiple countries in 2017.

Production[edit]

The song is about routine; the things we allow to interrupt them,[4] along with romantic lust and material desire.[5] The song's lyrics also reflect Lamar's reaction to the 2016 presidential election, specifically the anger and confusion some of the nation felt in the wake of it.[6][7] Specifically, Lamar speaks about the protests against Donald Trump, including the struggle to keep the energy up and sustain the protests long-term, without getting fatigued.[6] By the end of the song, the theme of acceptance comes into play.[6]

The song is built off an original composition by BadBadNotGood which features guest vocals from electronic musician Kaytranada.[3][8] Lamar first met the band at Coachella in 2016, immediately asking the band to collaborate.[9] With Lamar, producers DJ Dahi and Sounwave flipped the track, with additional string arrangements made by jazz saxophonist Kamasi Washington, who played on Lamar's third studio album, To Pimp a Butterfly.[10][4][11] The song contains a sample of Rat Boy's 2015 song "Knock Knock Knock", sampled by former collaborator Dahi.[12][13][11] When he found out about the sample, Rat Boy tweeted his appreciation.[13][14]

Critical reception and tributes[edit]

Kathleen Johnston of GQ described "Lust" as the best song on Damn.[7]

Months after the release of "Lust" and Damn, creative collective Combined Culture released a short film inspired by the track on June 17, 2017, in celebration of Lamar's 30th birthday earlier in June.[15][16]

Live performances[edit]

Lamar performed "Lust" live at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 23, 2017.[17] He performed the song seated in a cage accentuated by strings of LED lights.[18] Lamar has performed "Lust" on the Damn tour.[19]

Credits and personnel[edit]

Credits adapted from the official Damn digital booklet.[1]

Production and songwriting

Technical

  • Derek Ali – mixing
  • Tyler Page – mix assistant
  • Cyrus Taghipour – mix assistant

Charts[edit]

Chart (2017) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[20] 35
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[21] 86
France (SNEP)[22] 122
Ireland (IRMA)[23] 36
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[24] 72
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[25] 36
Portugal (AFP)[26] 34
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[27] 45
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[28] 94
UK Singles (OCC)[29] 52
US Billboard Hot 100[30] 43
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[31] 25

Certifications[edit]

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[32] Gold 35,000‡
Canada (Music Canada)[33] Platinum 80,000‡
United States (RIAA)[34] Gold 500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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