Even though he produced three beats for “Duckworth,” 9th Wonder had a realization during our interview. Three samples, three genres, three generations-- Kendrick Lamar intentionally wove "threes all the way across."
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READ THE COMPANION ESSAY “Kendrick Lamar Thinks Like A Jazz Musician” by Marcus J. Moore Kendrick Lamar's song "DUCKWORTH." is made up of three beats, each built around a different sample, by producer 9th Wonder. The way Lamar stitched those beats together illuminates his relationship with contemporary and historical jazz musicians. That essay is here: https://n.pr/2VdwOIz
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MUSIC "Girl," Destiny's Child, Destiny Fulfilled (2004) "Be Ever Wonderful," Ted Taylor, Keepin' My Head Above Water (1978) "Ostavi Trag," September, Zadnja Avantura (1976) "Atari," Hiatus Kaiyote, Choose Your Weapon (2015) "DUCKWORTH.," Kendrick Lamar, DAMN. (2017) "Rose Water", DJ Face [series theme track]
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