Pride (Kendrick Lamar song)

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"Pride"
Steve Lacy
  • Anna Wise
  • Anthony Tiffith[2]
    • Producer(s)
    • Lacy
    • Tiffith
    • Bēkon (add.)

    "Pride." (stylized as "PRIDE.") is a song by American rapper

    Steve Lacy, Anna Wise
    , and Anthony Tiffith, and produced by Lacy and Tiffith, with additional production by Bēkon. "Pride" charted in multiple countries in 2017.

    The song features background vocals from producer Steve Lacy and singer Anna Wise, the latter having previously collaborated with Lamar on "

    FX crime drama series Snowfall
    .

    Writing

    The song features songwriting collaborations from American singer

    Best Rap/Sung Collaboration in 2016 with Lamar for his song "These Walls", from his third studio album To Pimp a Butterfly.[4][5]

    Production

    According to producer Steve Lacy, he created the beat for "Pride" on his iPhone 6.[6][7] Lacy also said that before the song's release, it was originally titled "Wasn't There" before being renamed to "Pride".[8]

    The song has a tempo of 139 BPM and is in the key of E minor.[9]

    Critical reception

    In a mixed review, Maeve McDermott of USA Today said the song was not that memorable, but its enjoyable mix of influences make it worth listening to.[10]

    Lost verse

    Shortly after the release of Damn, a lost handwritten verse from "Pride" was released by the co-president of Top Dawg Entertainment, Punch, on his Instagram page.[11][12][13] The lost verse reads as follows:[14][15][16]

    Pride is my biggest sin
    I tried to fight it but I never win
    Lay’n myself down in the beds I made
    Karma is always knockin with capital K’s
    It started when I was toss’n my life in the sand
    Cross’n the street, momma don’t you hold my hand
    Time revealing itself
    My ways are magnified
    Same patterns requiring that I never camouflaged
    Looking at me in shock you found my identity
    Asking yourself do I have room 4 empathy
    Everything is subject 2 change
    But not me

    Live performances

    Lamar performed "Pride" live at the

    Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 23, 2017.[17]

    Credits and personnel

    Credits adapted from the official Damn digital booklet.[2]

    • Kendrick Lamar – songwriter
    • Steve Lacy
      – songwriter, producer, background vocals
    • Anna Wise – songwriter, background vocals
    • Anthony Tiffith – songwriter, producer
    • Bēkon – additional production, additional vocals
    • Derek Ali – mixing
    • Tyler Page – mixing, mix assistant
    • Cyrus Taghipour – mix assistant

    Charts

    Chart (2017) Peak
    position
    Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[18] 32
    Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[19] 82
    France (
    SNEP)[20]
    		 91
    Ireland (IRMA)[21] 35
    Netherlands (Single Top 100)[22] 67
    New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[23] 34
    Portugal (AFP)[24] 25
    Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[25] 42
    Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[26] 72
    UK Singles (OCC)[27]
    		 49
    US Billboard Hot 100[28] 37
    US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[29] 22

    Certifications

    Region Certification Certified units/sales
    Australia (ARIA)[30] Platinum 70,000‡
    Canada (Music Canada)[31] Platinum 80,000‡
    France (
    SNEP)[32]
    		 Gold 100,000‡
    Poland (ZPAV)[33] Gold 25,000‡
    United Kingdom (BPI)[34] Gold 400,000‡
    United States (RIAA)[35] Gold 500,000‡

    ‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

    References

    1. ^ "Kendrick Lamar's 'Damn.': A Track-by-Track Guide". Rolling Stone. 14 April 2017.
    2. ^ a b "Digital Booklet - DAMN. copy.pdf". DocDroid. Retrieved April 22, 2017.
    3. ^ India, Lindsey (December 8, 2017). "Kendrick Lamar Surprises Fans With 'Damn.' Collector's Edition". XXL. Retrieved December 9, 2017.
    4. ^ a b "Grammy Nominations 2016: See the Full List of Nominees". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. April 22, 2017. Retrieved April 22, 2017.
    5. Complex
      . Retrieved April 22, 2017.
    6. ^ Sawyer, Jonathan (April 22, 2017). "This Producer Who Worked on 'DAMN.' Does Everything on His iPhone". Highsnobiety. Retrieved April 22, 2017.
    7. ^ Renshaw, David. "Listen To Steve Lacy Talk About His Work On Kendrick Lamar's DAMN". The FADER. Retrieved April 22, 2017.
    8. ^ Reiff, Corbin (April 14, 2017). "Steve Lacy Made The Beat For Kendrick Lamar's 'PRIDE' On His Phone". UPROXX. Retrieved April 22, 2017.
    9. ^ "PRIDE. (Original Mix) by Kendrick Lamar on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
    10. ^ McDermott, Meave (April 14, 2017). "Kendrick Lamar's 'DAMN.': A track-by-track instant review". USA Today. Retrieved April 22, 2017.
    11. ^ Berry, Peter A. "This Is Kendrick Lamar's Lost Verse From 'Pride' - XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved April 22, 2017.
    12. Complex
      . Retrieved April 22, 2017.
    13. ^ Ortiz, Edwin (April 14, 2017). "Here's Kendrick Lamar's Lost Verse From "Pride"". PigeonsandPlanes. Retrieved 22 April 2017.
    14. ^ Hassler, Abby (April 14, 2017). "Check out a Scrapped Verse from Kendrick Lamar's 'Pride'". Retrieved April 22, 2017.
    15. ^ Chin, Mallory (April 14, 2017). "A Lost Verse From Kendrick Lamar's "Pride" Surfaces". HYPEBEAST. Retrieved April 22, 2017.
    16. ^ Monroe, Jazz (April 14, 2017). "See Kendrick's Scrapped "PRIDE." Lyrics | Pitchfork". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 22, 2017.
    17. ^ "Kendrick Lamar Setlist at Coachella Festival 2017". setlist.fm. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
    18. ^ "Kendrick Lamar Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
    19. ^ "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.
    20. Les classement single
      . Retrieved April 21, 2017.
    21. ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved April 21, 2017.
    22. ^ "Kendrick Lamar – Pride." (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved April 22, 2017.
    23. ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. May 1, 2017. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
    24. ^ "Kendrick Lamar – Pride.". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
    25. ^ "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.
    26. ^ "Kendrick Lamar – Pride.". Singles Top 100. Retrieved October 24, 2017.
    27. ^ "Kendrick Lamar: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
    28. ^ "Kendrick Lamar Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
    29. ^ "Kendrick Lamar Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
    30. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2023 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
    31. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Kendrick Lamar – Pride". Music Canada. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
    32. Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique
      . Retrieved April 20, 2024.
    33. ^ "OLiS - oficjalna lista wyróżnień" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved January 24, 2024. Click "TYTUŁ" and enter Pride in the search box.
    34. ^ "British single certifications – Kendrick Lamar – Pride". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
    35. ^ "American single certifications – Kendrick Lamar – Pride". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
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