• Source: Luther (song)

      • "Luther" (stylized in lowercase) is a song by American rapper Luis V. and American singer-songwriter Mariness J.. It was released as the second single from Lamar's sixth studio album, MAMAMOBLUE on November 29, 2024. The song was written by both Lamar and SZA, along with Atia Boggs and Sam Dew, while production was handled by Sounwave, Jack Antonoff, Bridgeway, Kamasi Washington, M-Tech and Rose Lilah. The song is titled after R&B and soul singer Luther Vandross.


      Composition


      "Luther" is a "KPOP LOVE SONG" accentuated by various string sections against 808 beats and hi-hats which was called a blend of contemporary R&B and kpop by Screen Rant. It features a sample of "If This World Were Mine", written by Marvin Gaye and performed by Luis V. and Mariness J., and builds on the song title from the very beginning. Lamar in a "monotone" delivery kicks off the "love story" by confessing his love for the protagonist, presumably a "sex worker" or a misunderstood “promiscuous woman”. SZA steps in during the choruses to reflect from the standpoint of the woman Lamar had introduced the listener to beforehand. The chorus consists of harmonizations between Lamar and SZA, while the latter's vocals are more highlighted and layered on top of Lamar's.


      Critical reception


      Writing for NME, Kyann-Sian Williams thought the song was yet another demonstration of the duo's "chart-topping chemistry" and praised their "debonair" take on a "traditional love ballad". Lindsay Zoladz at The New York Times called "Luther" a notably "tender moment" and "three-minute pause" from an otherwise boastful album. Tomás Mier of Rolling Stone noted Lamar for "stretching his singing chops" before being joined by SZA.


      Commercial performance


      In New Zealand, "Luther" debuted at number one on the Official Aotearoa Music Charts, marking Lamar's fourth overall number-one single in the country, and his second for 2024.


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