Phonte and MF DOOM – “Highs & Lows” | Production: DJ Premier & Adrien Younge | From: PRhyme (Deluxe Edition) This doesn’t get enough credit compared to other breathtaking cuts like “U”, “Mortal Man”, and “Complexion”, but truthfully, this may be the meat and potatoes of the album in terms of underlying themes. Words can’t do enough justice as to the impact this song had on the rest of the album. The exclamation point was put on beautifully by soul legend Ron Isley while the morally simple yet effective hook was provided by James Faunterleroy. Personally, this track made me look at panhandlers, the homeless, and the unfortunate ones differently, as it could be us at any given time. The ending doesn’t get any more powerful than how it was brought to us. He plays a star that has traveled to Africa and comes across a man down on his luck and this encounter provokes a change in him that follows him the rest of the album. Starting with the haunting two-note keys, you already have a sense that this about to be a brooding track, and indeed it was.Īside from subtle yet compelling production, the concept is very thought provoking and channels a spirit of humility like most we haven’t heard this year, if not a pretty long time. This was my absolutely favorite track all year, and definitely among the best cuts King Kendrick has ever presented to us. James Faunterleroy and Ronald Isley | Production: LoveDragon | From: To Pimp A Butterfly Kendrick Lamar – “How Much A Dollar Cost” feat. Kendrick Lamar - "How Much A Dollar Cost"
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