Lamar's duet with SZA samples Luther Vandross' 1982 hit "If This World Were Mine." The song was written by Marvin Gaye, who himself recorded it in 1967 as a duet with Tammi Terrell.

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At the centre of it all is a sample of If This World Were Mine, the 1982 duet by Luther Vandross and Cheryl Lynn, itself a reimagining of the Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell classic. Kendrick borrows ...

The song, a nod to R&B legend Luther Vandross, contains a sample of Vandross and Cheryl Lynn’s 1982 rendition of “If This World Were Mine,” which was originally recorded in 1967 by another ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.