Kendrick Lamar and SZA release Black Panther track ‘All The Stars’

by: John Flynn Jan 4, 2018

TDE siblings Kendrick Lamar and SZA are two of hip hop’s most globally acclaimed figures. The former’s discography is widely recognized as the most critically sound body of work in hip hop’s vast history — not undue to the chart topping release of DAMN. back in April — and the latter’s critical masterpiece, Ctrl, solidified her as one of the genre’s most inventive rising artists.

Marvel Studios’ film Black Panther comes out in theaters February 16th, 2018, Kendrick Lamar set to write, produce and curate the soundtrack for the Ryan Coogler-directed film. “Marvel Studios’ Black Panther is amazing, from its cast to its director. The magnitude of this film showcases a great marriage of art and culture” reads a press release from Lamar, “I’m truly honored to contribute my knowledge of producing sound and writing music alongside Ryan and Marvel’s vision.”

The collaborative single “All The Stars” marks the first released track from the film’s soundtrack and sees Lamar and SZA fuse an invigorating pop chorus along with two standout solo verses. The track is sure to enrapture fans and provide a bit of viral hype leading up to the films release next month.