This morning, star Atlanta rapper Future released a brand new remix of his April ’17 single “Mask Off” from his self-titled official debut album, and it features a verse from a famous friend: the one and only Kendrick Lamar. The release follows the two rappers’ recent onstage collaborations on the flute-laced song during at Coachella, which saw Future joined Lamar during both of his headlining performances. You can watch fan-shot video of Future and Kendrick performing “Mask Off” at Coachella on 4/16/17 below, courtesy of YouTube user wyatt case:
The two artists’ vastly different sounds mesh perfectly on the new “Mask Off” remix. Future’s auto-tuned ad-libs and drugged-out refrain lays the sonic groundwork over a beat that sounds like it could have come off Lamar’s 2016 project untitled unmastered to begin with. Kendrick’s verse sees the Compton native in “victory lap” form, riding high on the resounding critical and commercial success of his recent LP, DAMN. Kung Fu Kenny waxes philosophical about achieving success while staying true to his roots (How y’all let a conscious n**** go commercial/ While only makin’ conscious albums) and confidently tells his detractors to kiss the ring (Everybody who didn’t pay respect/ Gotta ‘fess up now and pay your debt). He also tips his hat to Prince, proclaiming that he will keep the late legend alive through his own music (She said she broke down when Prince died, It’s alright/Bitch my hair down, Prince live through me, I am Prince).
Check out Future’s new “Mask Off” remix featuring Kendrick Lamar below, via AudioMack:
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[Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Coachella]