This standalone single, released without warning, served as a potent prelude to Lamar's next studio album, showcasing his lyrical prowess and combative energy.
- The track was released on March 23, 2017, via Top Dawg Entertainment.
- This single marked Lamar's first new music since his 2016 album "untitled unmastered.".
- Upon release, "The Heart Part 4" was widely interpreted as a direct address to fellow artists in the rap scene.
Kendrick Lamar is a rapper from Compton, California, widely regarded as one of the most influential artists of his generation. "The Heart Part 4" arrived as a surprise release, signaling a new creative chapter after the acclaimed "To Pimp a Butterfly" and the commercially successful "untitled unmastered.".
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