Luther - Kendrick Lamar & SZA - MP3 instrumental karaoke

"Luther" is a collaborative track by American rapper Kendrick Lamar and singer-songwriter SZA, released in 2024 as part of Kendrick Lamar's sixth studio album, GNX. The song is named after soul legend Luther Vandross and incorporates a sample from the 1982 hit "If This World Were Mine," originally performed by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell. Musically, "Luther" is characterized as a romantic ballad, blending string arrangements with 808 beats and hi-hats. Kendrick Lamar's verses present a heartfelt confession to a misunderstood woman, while SZA's choruses offer her perspective, creating a dialogue that adds depth to the narrative. Commercially, "Luther" achieved significant success, reaching the top position on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US. The song's popularity was further bolstered by a memorable performance at the Super Bowl LIX halftime show, where Kendrick Lamar headlined and delivered tracks from GNX, including "Luther."