Feel (Kendrick Lamar song)
"Feel" | |
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Song by Kendrick Lamar | |
from the album Damn | |
Recorded | 2017 |
Genre | Jazz rap |
Length | 3:35 |
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Songwriter(s) | |
Producer(s) |
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"Feel" (stylized as "FEEL.") is a song by American rapper
Lyrics
The song sees Lamar taking a deeper look into the void and isolation caused by fame and success, specifically how he feels detached from his family and friends.[3]
A common recurrence in "Feel" is the phrase "Ain't nobody prayin' for me", a sentiment that Lamar "revisits elsewhere".[4]
Critical reception
In a positive review, writers of
Samples
The song contains a sample of the song "Stormy" by American musician O. C. Smith from the album For Once in My Life.[7] It also contains interpolations from "Don't Let Me Down" by Fleurie from the album Love and War.[8][9]
Live performances
Lamar has performed "Feel" as an encore on the Damn tour.[10]
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from the official Damn digital booklet.[1]
- Kendrick Lamar – songwriter
- Mark Spears – songwriter, producer, mixing
- bass
- Chelsea Blythe – additional vocals
- Matt Schaeffer – additional guitar, mixing
- Derek Ali – mixing
- Tyler Page – mix assistant
- Cyrus Taghipour – mix assistant
Charts
Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[11] | 66 |
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[12] | 30 |
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[13] | 80 |
France ( SNEP)[14]
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105 |
Germany (Official German Charts)[15] | 82 |
Ireland (IRMA)[16] | 34 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[17] | 56 |
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[18] | 32 |
Portugal (AFP)[19] | 28 |
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[20] | 41 |
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[21] | 51 |
UK Singles (OCC)[22] | 46 |
US Billboard Hot 100[23] | 35 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[24] | 21 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[25] | Gold | 35,000‡ |
Canada (Music Canada)[26] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
United States (RIAA)[27] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
- ^ a b "Digital Booklet - DAMN. copy.pdf". DocDroid. Retrieved April 23, 2017.
- ^ India, Lindsey (December 8, 2017). "Kendrick Lamar Surprises Fans With 'Damn.' Collector's Edition". XXL. Retrieved December 9, 2017.
- ^ Britton, Luke Morgan (April 14, 2017). "Kendrick Lamar - 'DAMN.': First-listen track-by-track review - NME". NME. Retrieved April 24, 2017.
- ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved April 24, 2017.
- ^ "Kendrick Lamar's 'Damn.': A Track-by-Track Guide". Rolling Stone. April 14, 2017. Retrieved April 24, 2017.
- ^ "Basking In Sin: Some Initial Thoughts On Kendrick Lamar's 'DAMN.'". NPR.org. April 14, 2017. Retrieved April 24, 2017.
- ^ "Kendrick Lamar's 'FEEL.' - Discover the Sample Source". WhoSampled. Retrieved April 24, 2017.
- ^ "Every Sample On Kendrick Lamar's 'DAMN.'". YouTube. Genius. April 17, 2017. Retrieved April 24, 2017.
- ^ "Listen to the Samples From Kendrick Lamar's New Album 'DAMN.'". Billboard. Retrieved April 24, 2017.
- ^ Masley, Ed (July 13, 2017). "Kendrick Lamar launches DAMN. Tour in Glendale with triumphant one-man show of force". AZ Central. Retrieved October 30, 2017.
- ^ "Kendrick Lamar – Feel." (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved April 26, 2017.
- ^ "Kendrick Lamar Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – SINGLES DIGITAL – TOP 100 and insert 201716 into search. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
- Les classement single. Retrieved April 21, 2017.
- ^ "Kendrick Lamar – Feel." (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved May 1, 2017.
- ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved April 21, 2017.
- ^ "Kendrick Lamar – Feel." (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved April 22, 2017.
- ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. May 1, 2017. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
- ^ "Kendrick Lamar – Feel.". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select SINGLES DIGITAL - TOP 100 and insert 201716 into search. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
- ^ "Kendrick Lamar – Feel.". Singles Top 100. Retrieved October 24, 2017.
- ^ "Kendrick Lamar: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
- ^ "Kendrick Lamar Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
- ^ "Kendrick Lamar Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2023 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Kendrick Lamar – Feel". Music Canada. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
- ^ "American single certifications – Kendrick Lamar – Feel". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 7, 2018.