Kendrick Lamar – To Pimp A Butterfly (10th Anniversary)

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Label:	Top Dawg Entertainment – 602478091186, Aftermath Entertainment – 602478091186, Interscope Records – 602478091186
Format:	2 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Metallic Blend
Country:	US
Released:	May 30, 2025
Genre:	Hip Hop, Jazz, Funk / Soul
Style:	Conscious, Jazzy Hip-Hop, G-Funk, Neo Soul

Tracklist

A1	Wesley's Theory Backing Vocals – Anna Wise, Ash Riser, Dr. Dre, Josef Leimberg, Whitney Alford Featuring – George Clinton, Thundercat Horn, Alto Saxophone – Terrace Martin Mixed By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali Performer [Every Nigger Is A Star] – Boris Gardiner Producer – Flying Lotus Producer [Additional Production] – @Popwansel, Sounwave, Stephen "Thundercat" Bruner Recorded By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali, James "The White Black Man" Hunt* Trumpet – Josef Leimberg Written By – K. Ducksworth, G. Clinton, B. Gardiner Written-By – B. Gardiner, G. Clinton, K. Duckworth* Written-By [Every Nigger Is A Star] – B. Gardiner* Written-By [Uncredited] – R. Colson, S. Bruner, S. Ellison* Backing Vocals – Anna Wise, Ash Riser, Dr. Dre, Josef Leimberg, Whitney Alford Featuring – George Clinton, Thundercat Horn, Alto Saxophone – Terrace Martin Mixed By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali Performer [Every Nigger Is A Star] – Boris Gardiner Producer – Flying Lotus Producer [Additional Production] – @Popwansel, Sounwave, Stephen "Thundercat" Bruner Recorded By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali, James "The White Black Man" Hunt* Trumpet – Josef Leimberg Written By – K. Ducksworth, G. Clinton, B. Gardiner Written-By – B. Gardiner, G. Clinton, K. Duckworth* Written-By [Every Nigger Is A Star] – B. Gardiner* Written-By [Uncredited] – R. Colson, S. Bruner, S. Ellison*	4:47
A2	For Free? (Interlude) Alto Saxophone – Terrace Martin Backing Vocals – Anna Wise, Darlene Tibbs Bass – Brandon Owens* Drums – Robert Sput Searight* Guitar – Marlon Williams (3) Mixed By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali Organ – Craig Brockman Piano – Robert Glasper Producer – Terrace Martin Recorded By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali, James "The White Black Man" Hunt* Written By – K. Ducksworth, T. Martin, R. McKinney Written-By – K. Duckworth, R. McKinney, T. Martin* Alto Saxophone – Terrace Martin Backing Vocals – Anna Wise, Darlene Tibbs Bass – Brandon Owens* Drums – Robert Sput Searight* Guitar – Marlon Williams (3) Mixed By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali Organ – Craig Brockman Piano – Robert Glasper Producer – Terrace Martin Recorded By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali, James "The White Black Man" Hunt* Written By – K. Ducksworth, T. Martin, R. McKinney Written-By – K. Duckworth, R. McKinney, T. Martin*	2:10
A3	King Kunta Backing Vocals – Whitney Alford Bass – Miles Mosley, Stephen "Thundercat" Bruner* Cello – Adrienne Woods, Ginger Murphy Guitar [Additional] – Marlon Williams (3), Matt Schaeffer Mixed By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali Producer – Sounwave Producer [Additional Production] – Terrace Martin Recorded By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali, James "The White Black Man" Hunt, Matt Schaeffer Trombone – Ryan Porter Viola – Andrea Whitt, Molly Rogers Violin – Jen Simone, Neel Hammond, Tylana Enomoto Written By – K. Ducksworth, M. Spears, T. Lane, D. Blake, M. Jackson, A. Lewis, S. Gordy Written-By – A. Lewis, D. Blake, S. Gordy, K. Duckworth, M. Spears, M. Jackson Written-By [Get Nekkid] – D. Blake, J. Burns Written-By [Smooth Criminal] – M. Jackson* Written-By [The Payback] – F. Wesley, J. Brown, J. Starks* Written-By [Uncredited] – J. Burns* Written-By [We Want The Funk] – A. Lewis* Backing Vocals – Whitney Alford Bass – Miles Mosley, Stephen "Thundercat" Bruner* Cello – Adrienne Woods, Ginger Murphy Guitar [Additional] – Marlon Williams (3), Matt Schaeffer Mixed By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali Producer – Sounwave Producer [Additional Production] – Terrace Martin Recorded By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali, James "The White Black Man" Hunt, Matt Schaeffer Trombone – Ryan Porter Viola – Andrea Whitt, Molly Rogers Violin – Jen Simone, Neel Hammond, Tylana Enomoto Written By – K. Ducksworth, M. Spears, T. Lane, D. Blake, M. Jackson, A. Lewis, S. Gordy Written-By – A. Lewis, D. Blake, S. Gordy, K. Duckworth, M. Spears, M. Jackson Written-By [Get Nekkid] – D. Blake, J. Burns Written-By [Smooth Criminal] – M. Jackson* Written-By [The Payback] – F. Wesley, J. Brown, J. Starks* Written-By [Uncredited] – J. Burns* Written-By [We Want The Funk] – A. Lewis*	3:54
A4	Institutionalized Backing Vocals – Taz Arnold, Ti$a Cello – Gabriel Noel Clarinet – Pedro Castro (4) Featuring – Anna Wise, Bilal, Snoop Dogg Keyboards – Sam Barsh Mixed By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali Producer – Fredrik "Tommy Black" Halldin, Rahki Recorded By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali, James "The White Black Man" Hunt* Violin – Paul Cartwright Written By – K. Ducksworth, C. Smith, S. Barsh, F. Halldin Written-By – C. Smith, F. Halldin, K. Duckworth, S. Barsh Backing Vocals – Taz Arnold, Ti$a Cello – Gabriel Noel Clarinet – Pedro Castro (4) Featuring – Anna Wise, Bilal, Snoop Dogg Keyboards – Sam Barsh Mixed By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali Producer – Fredrik "Tommy Black" Halldin, Rahki Recorded By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali, James "The White Black Man" Hunt* Violin – Paul Cartwright Written By – K. Ducksworth, C. Smith, S. Barsh, F. Halldin Written-By – C. Smith, F. Halldin, K. Duckworth, S. Barsh	4:31
A5	These Walls Alto Saxophone – Terrace Martin Bass [Additional] – Stephen "Thundercat" Bruner* Cello – Adrienne Woods, Ginger Murphy Electric Upright Bass [Upright Bass] – Miles Mosley Featuring – Anna Wise, Bilal, Thundercat Guitar – Gregory Moore, Marlon Williams (3) Keyboards – Larrance Dopson, Robert Glasper, Terrace Martin Mixed By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali Percussion – Larrance Dopson Producer – Larrance Dopson, Terrace Martin Producer [Additional Production] – Sounwave Recorded By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali, James "The White Black Man" Hunt* Trombone – Ryan Porter Trumpet – Josef Leimberg Viola – Andrea Whitt, Molly Rogers Violin – Jen Simone, Neel Hammond, Tylana Enomoto* Written By – K. Ducksworth, T. Martin, L. Dopson, J. Fauntleroy, R. McKinney, A. Wise Written-By – A. Wise, J. Fauntleroy, K. Ducksworth, L. Dopson, R. McKinney, T. Martin Alto Saxophone – Terrace Martin Bass [Additional] – Stephen "Thundercat" Bruner* Cello – Adrienne Woods, Ginger Murphy Electric Upright Bass [Upright Bass] – Miles Mosley Featuring – Anna Wise, Bilal, Thundercat Guitar – Gregory Moore, Marlon Williams (3) Keyboards – Larrance Dopson, Robert Glasper, Terrace Martin Mixed By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali Percussion – Larrance Dopson Producer – Larrance Dopson, Terrace Martin Producer [Additional Production] – Sounwave Recorded By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali, James "The White Black Man" Hunt* Trombone – Ryan Porter Trumpet – Josef Leimberg Viola – Andrea Whitt, Molly Rogers Violin – Jen Simone, Neel Hammond, Tylana Enomoto* Written By – K. Ducksworth, T. Martin, L. Dopson, J. Fauntleroy, R. McKinney, A. Wise Written-By – A. Wise, J. Fauntleroy, K. Ducksworth, L. Dopson, R. McKinney, T. Martin	5:00
B1	U Alto Saxophone, Keyboards – Terrace Martin Backing Vocals – Bilal, Jessica Vielmas, SZA (2), Whoarei Baritone Saxophone – Adam Turchin Guitar – Marlon Williams (3) Mixed By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali Producer – Taz Arnold, Ti$a, Whoarei Producer [Additional Production] – Sounwave Recorded By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali, Matt Schaeffer Tenor Saxophone – Kamasi Washington Written By – K. Duckworth, T. Arnold, M. Brown Written-By – K. Duckworth, M. Brown, T. Arnold* Alto Saxophone, Keyboards – Terrace Martin Backing Vocals – Bilal, Jessica Vielmas, SZA (2), Whoarei Baritone Saxophone – Adam Turchin Guitar – Marlon Williams (3) Mixed By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali Producer – Taz Arnold, Ti$a, Whoarei Producer [Additional Production] – Sounwave Recorded By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali, Matt Schaeffer Tenor Saxophone – Kamasi Washington Written By – K. Duckworth, T. Arnold, M. Brown Written-By – K. Duckworth, M. Brown, T. Arnold*	4:28
B2	Alright Alto Saxophone – Terrace Martin Backing Vocals – Candace Wakefield, Pharrell Williams, Stephen "Thundercat" Bruner* Engineer [Additional Engineering] – Andrew Coleman (3), Hart Gunther, Mike Larson (4) Mixed By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali Producer – Pharrell Williams Producer [Additional Production] – Sounwave Recorded By – James "The White Black Man" Hunt* Written By – K. Duckworth, P. Williams, M. Spears Written-By – K. Duckworth, M. Spears, P. Williams* Alto Saxophone – Terrace Martin Backing Vocals – Candace Wakefield, Pharrell Williams, Stephen "Thundercat" Bruner* Engineer [Additional Engineering] – Andrew Coleman (3), Hart Gunther, Mike Larson (4) Mixed By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali Producer – Pharrell Williams Producer [Additional Production] – Sounwave Recorded By – James "The White Black Man" Hunt* Written By – K. Duckworth, P. Williams, M. Spears Written-By – K. Duckworth, M. Spears, P. Williams*	3:39
B3	For Sale? (Interlude) Alto Saxophone, Keyboards – Terrace Martin Backing Vocals – Bilal, Preston Harris, SZA (2), Taz Arnold, Ti$a Producer – Taz Arnold, Ti$a Producer [Additional Production] – Sounwave, Terrace Martin Recorded By, Mixed By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali Trumpet – Josef Leimberg Written By – K. Duckworth, T. Arnold, M. Spears Written-By – K. Duckworth, M. Spears, T. Arnold*	4:51
B4	Momma Alto Saxophone, Keyboards, Vocoder – Terrace Martin Backing Vocals – Bilal, Lalah Hathaway, Taz Arnold, Ti$a Mixed By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali Performer [On Your Own] – Lalah Hathaway Performer [Wishful Thinkin] – Sly & The Family Stone Producer – Knxwledge, Taz Arnold, Ti$a Recorded By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali, James "The White Black Man" Hunt* Written By – K. Duckworth, T. Arnold, S. Stewart, L. Hathaway, R. Patterson, R. Rideout Written-By – K. Duckworth, L. Hathaway, R. Patterson, R. Rideout, S. Stewart, T. Arnold Written-By [On Your Own] – L. Hathaway, R. Patterson, R. Rideout* Written-By [Uncredited] – G. Boothe* Written-By [Wishful Thinkin] – S. Stewart* Alto Saxophone, Keyboards, Vocoder – Terrace Martin Backing Vocals – Bilal, Lalah Hathaway, Taz Arnold, Ti$a Mixed By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali Performer [On Your Own] – Lalah Hathaway Performer [Wishful Thinkin] – Sly & The Family Stone Producer – Knxwledge, Taz Arnold, Ti$a Recorded By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali, James "The White Black Man" Hunt* Written By – K. Duckworth, T. Arnold, S. Stewart, L. Hathaway, R. Patterson, R. Rideout Written-By – K. Duckworth, L. Hathaway, R. Patterson, R. Rideout, S. Stewart, T. Arnold Written-By [On Your Own] – L. Hathaway, R. Patterson, R. Rideout* Written-By [Uncredited] – G. Boothe* Written-By [Wishful Thinkin] – S. Stewart*	4:43
C1	Hood Politics Backing Vocals – Anna Wise, Bilal, Dion Friley, Preston Harris Keyboards – Robert Sput Searight, Terrace Martin Mixed By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali Producer – Sounwave, Tae Beast, Thundercat Recorded By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali, James "The White Black Man" Hunt Written By – K. Duckworth, D. Perkins, M. Spears, S. Bruner, S. Stevens Written-By – D. Perkins, K. Duckworth, M. Spears, S. Bruner, S. Stevens* Backing Vocals – Anna Wise, Bilal, Dion Friley, Preston Harris Keyboards – Robert Sput Searight, Terrace Martin Mixed By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali Producer – Sounwave, Tae Beast, Thundercat Recorded By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali, James "The White Black Man" Hunt Written By – K. Duckworth, D. Perkins, M. Spears, S. Bruner, S. Stevens Written-By – D. Perkins, K. Duckworth, M. Spears, S. Bruner, S. Stevens*	4:52
C2	How Much A Dollar Cost Alto Saxophone, Keyboards – Terrace Martin Cello – Adrienne Woods, Ginger Murphy Electric Upright Bass [Upright Bass] – Gabriel Noel, Miles Mosley Featuring – James Fauntleroy, Ronald Isley Flute – Rickey Washington French Horn – Amy Sanchez Guitar – Marlon Williams (3) Mixed By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali Percussion – Larrance Dopson Producer – LoveDragon Recorded By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali, James "The White Black Man" Hunt, Matt Schaeffer Recorded By [Ronald Isley Verse] – Thomas Burns (3) Trombone – Ryan Porter Trumpet – Josef Leimberg Viola – Andrea Whitt, Molly Rogers Violin – Jen Simone, Neel Hammond, Paul Cartwright, Tylana Enomoto* Written By – K. Duckworth, T. Martin, J. Leimberg, R. McKinney Written-By – J. Fauntleroy, J. Leimberg, K. Duckworth, R. McKinney, T. Martin* Written-By [Uncredited] – R. Isley* Alto Saxophone, Keyboards – Terrace Martin Cello – Adrienne Woods, Ginger Murphy Electric Upright Bass [Upright Bass] – Gabriel Noel, Miles Mosley Featuring – James Fauntleroy, Ronald Isley Flute – Rickey Washington French Horn – Amy Sanchez Guitar – Marlon Williams (3) Mixed By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali Percussion – Larrance Dopson Producer – LoveDragon Recorded By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali, James "The White Black Man" Hunt, Matt Schaeffer Recorded By [Ronald Isley Verse] – Thomas Burns (3) Trombone – Ryan Porter Trumpet – Josef Leimberg Viola – Andrea Whitt, Molly Rogers Violin – Jen Simone, Neel Hammond, Paul Cartwright, Tylana Enomoto* Written By – K. Duckworth, T. Martin, J. Leimberg, R. McKinney Written-By – J. Fauntleroy, J. Leimberg, K. Duckworth, R. McKinney, T. Martin* Written-By [Uncredited] – R. Isley*	4:21
C3	Complexion (A Zulu Love) Alto Saxophone – Terrace Martin Backing Vocals – Javonte, Lalah Hathaway, Pete Rock, Shava'sha Dickerson, Stephen "Thundercat" Bruner, Talkbox Monte Featuring – Rapsody (2) Keyboards – Robert Glasper, Terrace Martin Mixed By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali Percussion – Larrance Dopson Producer – Sounwave, Thundercat Producer [Additional Production] – Terrace Martin, Antydote* Recorded By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali, Matt Schaeffer Recorded By [Rapsody's Verse] – 9th Wonder Scratches – Pete Rock Trumpet – Josef Leimberg Written By – K. Duckworth, S. Bruner, M. Spears Written-By – K. Duckworth, M. Spears, S. Bruner* Written-By [Uncredited] – M. Evans* Alto Saxophone – Terrace Martin Backing Vocals – Javonte, Lalah Hathaway, Pete Rock, Shava'sha Dickerson, Stephen "Thundercat" Bruner, Talkbox Monte Featuring – Rapsody (2) Keyboards – Robert Glasper, Terrace Martin Mixed By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali Percussion – Larrance Dopson Producer – Sounwave, Thundercat Producer [Additional Production] – Terrace Martin, Antydote* Recorded By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali, Matt Schaeffer Recorded By [Rapsody's Verse] – 9th Wonder Scratches – Pete Rock Trumpet – Josef Leimberg Written By – K. Duckworth, S. Bruner, M. Spears Written-By – K. Duckworth, M. Spears, S. Bruner* Written-By [Uncredited] – M. Evans*	4:23
C4	The Blacker The Berry Alto Saxophone – Terrace Martin Backing Vocals – Lalah Hathaway, Wyann Vaughn Bass – Stephen "Thundercat" Bruner* Drum Programming [Additional], Engineer [Additional] – Katalyst (9) Drums – Ronald Bruner Jr. Featuring [Uncredited] – Assassin, Lalah Hathaway Keyboards – Robert Glasper Mixed By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali Percussion – Larrance Dopson Producer – Boi-1da, Koz (9) Producer [Additional Production] – Terrace Martin Recorded By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali, James "The White Black Man" Hunt, Matt Schaeffer Written By – K. Duckworth, M. Samuels, S. Kozmeniuk, K. Lewis, B. Kolatalo, J. Campbell, A. Izquierdo, Z. Epstein Written-By – A. Izquierdo, B. Kolatalo, J. Campbell, K. Lewis, K. Duckworth, M. Samuels, S. Kozmeniuk, Z. Epstein* Alto Saxophone – Terrace Martin Backing Vocals – Lalah Hathaway, Wyann Vaughn Bass – Stephen "Thundercat" Bruner* Drum Programming [Additional], Engineer [Additional] – Katalyst (9) Drums – Ronald Bruner Jr. Featuring [Uncredited] – Assassin, Lalah Hathaway Keyboards – Robert Glasper Mixed By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali Percussion – Larrance Dopson Producer – Boi-1da, Koz (9) Producer [Additional Production] – Terrace Martin Recorded By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali, James "The White Black Man" Hunt, Matt Schaeffer Written By – K. Duckworth, M. Samuels, S. Kozmeniuk, K. Lewis, B. Kolatalo, J. Campbell, A. Izquierdo, Z. Epstein Written-By – A. Izquierdo, B. Kolatalo, J. Campbell, K. Lewis, K. Duckworth, M. Samuels, S. Kozmeniuk, Z. Epstein*	5:28
D1	You Aint Gotta Lie (Momma Said) Alto Saxophone, Vocoder – Terrace Martin Backing Vocals – Javonte, Preston Harris, Stephen "Thundercat" Bruner, Wyann Vaughn Guitar – Marlon Williams (3) Keyboards – Sounwave, Terrace Martin Mixed By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali Percussion – Larrance Dopson Producer – LoveDragon Recorded By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali, James "The White Black Man" Hunt, Matt Schaeffer Trumpet – Josef Leimberg Written By – K. Duckworth, T. Martin, R. McKinney, J. Leimberg, M. Spears Written-By – J. Leimberg, K. Duckworth, M. Spears, R. McKinney, T. Martin Alto Saxophone, Vocoder – Terrace Martin Backing Vocals – Javonte, Preston Harris, Stephen "Thundercat" Bruner, Wyann Vaughn Guitar – Marlon Williams (3) Keyboards – Sounwave, Terrace Martin Mixed By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali Percussion – Larrance Dopson Producer – LoveDragon Recorded By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali, James "The White Black Man" Hunt, Matt Schaeffer Trumpet – Josef Leimberg Written By – K. Duckworth, T. Martin, R. McKinney, J. Leimberg, M. Spears Written-By – J. Leimberg, K. Duckworth, M. Spears, R. McKinney, T. Martin	4:01
D2	I Backing Vocals – Candace Wakefield, Dave Free, Devon Downing, Dion Friley, Edwin Orellana, Taz Arnold, Ti$a, Z Most Bass – Chris Smith (42), Stephen "Thundercat" Bruner* Drums – Kendall Lewis Guitar – Keith Askey Keyboards – Sam Barsh Mixed By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali Mixed By [Mix Assistant] – James "The White Black Man" Hunt, Matt Schaeffer Percussion – Rahki Producer – Rahki Recorded By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali, James "The White Black Man" Hunt, Matt Schaeffer Recorded By [Ronald Isley Verse] – Thomas Burns (3) Vocals [Additional] – Ronald Isley Written By – K. Duckworth, C. Smith, R. Isley, O. Isley, E. Isley, M. Isley, R. Isley, C. Jasper Written-By – C. Jasper, C. Smith, E. Isley, K. Ducksworth, M. Isley, O. Isley, R. Isley, R. Isley Written-By [That Lady] – Christopher Jasper, Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley, O'Kelly Isley, Ronald Isley, Rudolph Isley Backing Vocals – Candace Wakefield, Dave Free, Devon Downing, Dion Friley, Edwin Orellana, Taz Arnold, Ti$a, Z Most Bass – Chris Smith (42), Stephen "Thundercat" Bruner Drums – Kendall Lewis Guitar – Keith Askey Keyboards – Sam Barsh Mixed By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali Mixed By [Mix Assistant] – James "The White Black Man" Hunt, Matt Schaeffer Percussion – Rahki Producer – Rahki Recorded By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali, James "The White Black Man" Hunt, Matt Schaeffer Recorded By [Ronald Isley Verse] – Thomas Burns (3) Vocals [Additional] – Ronald Isley Written By – K. Duckworth, C. Smith, R. Isley, O. Isley, E. Isley, M. Isley, R. Isley, C. Jasper Written-By – C. Jasper, C. Smith, E. Isley, K. Ducksworth, M. Isley, O. Isley, R. Isley, R. Isley Written-By [That Lady] – Christopher Jasper*, Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley, O'Kelly Isley, Ronald Isley, Rudolph Isley	5:36
D3	Mortal Man Alto Saxophone, Horns – Terrace Martin Backing Vocals – Javonte, James Fauntleroy, Wyann Vaughn Cello – Adrienne Woods, Ginger Murphy Drums – Trevor Lawrence* Flute – Rickey Washington French Horn – Amy Sanchez Guitar – Marlon Williams (3) Keyboards – Junius Bervine, Robert Glasper Mixed By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali Performer [I No Get Eye For Back] – Houston Person Producer – Sounwave Recorded By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali, James "The White Black Man" Hunt, Matt Schaeffer Trombone – Ryan Porter Trumpet – Ambrose Akinmusire, Josef Leimberg Viola – Andrea Whitt, Molly Rogers Violin – Jen Simone, Neel Hammond, Paul Cartwright, Tylana Enomoto Vocals [Interview] – Mats Nileskar, Tupac Shakur Written By – K. Duckworth, M. Spears, S. Bruner, F. Kuti Written-By – F. Kuti, K. Duckworth, M. Spears, S. Bruner* Written-By [I No Get Eye For Back] – F. Kuti* Alto Saxophone, Horns – Terrace Martin Backing Vocals – Javonte, James Fauntleroy, Wyann Vaughn Cello – Adrienne Woods, Ginger Murphy Drums – Trevor Lawrence* Flute – Rickey Washington French Horn – Amy Sanchez Guitar – Marlon Williams (3) Keyboards – Junius Bervine, Robert Glasper Mixed By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali Performer [I No Get Eye For Back] – Houston Person Producer – Sounwave Recorded By – Derek "MixedByAli" Ali, James "The White Black Man" Hunt, Matt Schaeffer Trombone – Ryan Porter Trumpet – Ambrose Akinmusire, Josef Leimberg Viola – Andrea Whitt, Molly Rogers Violin – Jen Simone, Neel Hammond, Paul Cartwright, Tylana Enomoto Vocals [Interview] – Mats Nileskar, Tupac Shakur Written By – K. Duckworth, M. Spears, S. Bruner, F. Kuti Written-By – F. Kuti, K. Duckworth, M. Spears, S. Bruner* Written-By [I No Get Eye For Back] – F. Kuti*	12:07

Companies, etc.

Record Company – Universal International Music B.V.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Aftermath Records (3)
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Interscope Records
Copyright © – Aftermath Records (3)
Copyright © – Interscope Records
Copyright © – Asthmatic Kitty Records
Recorded At – Chalice Recording Studios
Recorded At – Downtown Music Studios
Recorded At – Notifi Studios
Recorded At – House Studios, Washington, D.C.
Recorded At – No Excuses Studios
Mixed At – No Excuses Studios
Mastered At – Bernie Grundman Mastering
Produced For – 1da Boi Productions Inc.
Licensed From – Jazzman Records Ltd.
Licensed From – Sony Music Entertainment
Licensed From – Concord Music Group, Inc.
Licensed From – UMe
Published By – Hard Workin' Black Folks Publishing
Published By – Westbury Music Ltd.
Published By – Roynet Music
Published By – Rose Mac Music
Published By – Blessed Seeds Of God
Published By – Sounwave TDE Productions
Published By – Sony ATV
Published By – Laneway Publishing
Published By – Q Baby Music
Published By – Mijac Music
Published By – Sony/ATV Songs LLC
Published By – Ahmad Music
Published By – Universal Music Corp.
Published By – EMI Full Keel Music
Published By – Music Of Windswept
Published By – BMG Music
Published By – Dynatone Publishing Co.
Published By – Unichappell Music, Inc.
Published By – Almo Music Corp.
Published By – Producer Pizza
Published By – Tommy Black
Published By – Blue Nike Publishing
Published By – Fauntleroy Music
Published By – Big Yacht Music
Published By – EMI April Music Inc.
Published By – More Water From Nazareth
Published By – Kanpai Music
Published By – Sony / ATV Music Publishing
Published By – Queen Of The Planet Productions
Published By – Cisum Naashar Publishing
Published By – Uncle Buddies Music Inc.
Published By – BMG Rights Management
Published By – Donte Lamar Perkins
Published By – Just Isn't Music Ltd.
Published By – New Jerusalem Music
Published By – Black Bull Music, Inc.
Published By – Jobete Music Co., Inc.
Published By – Josef Leimberg Music
Published By – 1damentional Publishing LLC
Published By – Sony/ATV Tunes LLC
Published By – Stephen 1daniable Publishing
Published By – Kenobi Songs Publishing
Published By – Whiskey Valentine Publishing
Published By – Tenyor Music
Published By – BMG Gold Songs
Published By – AIX Publishing
Published By – BMG Rights Management (US) LLC
Published By – Bovina Music, Inc.
Published By – BMG Ruby Songs

Credits

A&R [A&R Administrator - Interscope Records] – Alicia Graham*
A&R [Interscope Records A&R] – Manny Smith (2)
A&R [Interscope Records | Top's Homies] – John Janick, Steve Berman (3)
A&R [Top Dawg Entertainment A&R] – Kendrick Lamar, Sounwave
Arranged By [String Arrangement] – Kamasi Washington, Sounwave, Terrace Martin
Art Direction – Dave Free, Kendrick Lamar, Vlad Sepetov
Artwork – Lauren Halsey
Coordinator [A&R Coordinator - Interscope Records] – Chelsea Blythe
Executive-Producer – Anthony "Top Dawg" Tiffith*, Dr. Dre
Legal [Interscope Records Legal] – Jason Kawejsza, Todd Douglas
Legal [Top Dawg Entertainment Legal] – Joshua P. Binder, Esq.
Management [General Manager - Aftermath Entertainment] – Ashley Palmer
Management [Top Dawg Entertainment Digital] – Ashley Outrageous
Management [Top Dawg Entertainment Management] – Dave Free, Moosa, Punch (16), Retone*
Marketing [Interscope Records] – Archie Davis
Marketing [Top Dawg Entertainment] – TDE Marketing
Mastered By – Mike Bozzi
Photography By [Additional] – Dave Free, Roberto "Retone" Reyes*
Photography By [Cover] – Denis Rouvre
Photography By [White House] – Diego Cambiaso
Producer [Associate Producer] – Dave "Miyatola" Free*
Public Relations [Publicity - Interscope Records] – Ray Alba
Public Relations [Sales - Interscope Records] – Gary Kelly (3)
Recorded By [String Recordings] – David Kim (6), Thomas Cullison

Notes

Indie exclusive 10 year anniversary edition featuring alternate cover art, pressed on "Metallic Blend" vinyl.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode (On sleeve): 602478091186
Barcode (On sticker): 602478091179
Other (On hype sticker): 602478091179

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
	To Pimp A Butterfly (16×File, AAC, Album, 256 kbps )	Top Dawg Entertainment, Aftermath Entertainment, Interscope Records	none	Worldwide	2015
Recently Edited	To Pimp A Butterfly (CD, Album)	Top Dawg Entertainment, Aftermath Entertainment, Interscope Records	AFTMB002295802CD	US	2015
	To Pimp A Butterfly (CD, Album)	Top Dawg Entertainment, Aftermath Entertainment, Interscope Records	0602547270917	Europe	2015
New Submission	To Pimp A Butterfly (CD, Album)	Top Dawg Entertainment, Aftermath Entertainment, Interscope Records	B0022958-02	Canada	2015
New Submission	To Pimp A Butterfly (CD, Album)	Universal Music Korea, Top Dawg Entertainment, Aftermath Entertainment, Interscope Records	DS31203	South Korea	2015

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2024 UK, Europe & US
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Reviews

black150 Jun 7, 2025
Edited one month ago
Bit the bullet because this is a top 10 album all-time for me and my OG pressing has some wear on it after a decade of spins.

Variant is gorgeous but I haven't listed yet because record 1 came stupid warped so I'm having to put it through the Record Pi.

QC has been shit for 6 years so that isn't shocking but I felt the need to warn people since the price of admission is 40$ here.

Edit- after going through Record Pi, the record is now flat. Sound quality is excellent. No pops or clicks, dynamic mastering.
mcr_recordcollection May 31, 2025
The records look absolutely beautiful in metallic marble and the gatefold is high quality thick card with glossy butterfly image. The records play flat and silent with dynamic sound. A great reissue of a classic.
lyr1630286 May 30, 2025
Do we know if this specific release is closer to a 140g or a 180g? Just curious.