Released in mid-2022, Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers followed Lamar’s Pulitzer Prize–winning 2017 LP, Damn, and featured notable collaborators such as Portishead’s Beth Gibbons, Summer Walker, and Ghostface Killah. Per tradition, it was preceded by an installment of his “The Heart” singles series, “The Heart Part 5,” which came with a deepfake-heavy video in which Lamar morphed into Will Smith, Jussie Smollett, Kanye West, and others. He followed the LP with a concert film and went on to win Grammy Awards for Best Rap Album and, for “The Heart Part 5,” Best Rap Song.
Read about Kendrick Lamar’s Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers in “The 50 Best Albums of 2022.”
01 Wacced Out Murals
Producer: Craig Balmoris, Dahi, Jack Antonoff, M-Tech, Sounwave, Tyler Mehlenbacher, FranoComposer: Deyra Barrera, Kendrick LamarLyricist: Deyra Barrera, Kendrick LamarAdditional Producer: M-TechAdditional Vocals: Deyra BarreraAssociated Performer: Deyra BarreraMastering Engineer: Ruairi O’FlahertyMixer: Oli JacobsRecording Engineer: Jack Antonoff, Johnathon Turner, Laura Sisk, Oli Jacobs, Ray Charles Brown Jr.Studio Personnel: Jack Antonoff, Johnathon Turner, Laura Sisk, Oli Jacobs, Ray Charles Brown Jr., Ruairi O’Flaherty
02 Squabble Up
Producer: Bridgeway, Jack Antonoff, Kendrick Lamar, M-Tech, SounwaveComposer: Kendrick LamarLyricist: Kendrick LamarAdditional Producer: M-TechAssociated Performer: Ink, Sam DrewMastering Engineer: Ruairi O’FlahertyMixer: Oli JacobsRecording Engineer: Jack Antonoff, Johnathan Turner, Laura Sisk, Oli Jacobs, Ray Charles Brown Jr.Studio Personnel: Jack Antonoff, Johnathan Turner, Laura Sisk, Oli Jacobs, Ray Charles Brown Jr., Ruairi O’Flaherty
03 Luther
Producer: Bridgeway, Jack Antonoff, Kamasi Washington, M-Tech, Rose Lilah, SounwaveComposer: Ink, Kendrick Lamar, Sam Dew, SZALyricist: Ink, Kendrick Lamar, Sam Dew, SZAAdditional Vocals: Sam DewAssociated Performer: Caleb Vaughn Smith, Drew Forde, Geoff Gallegos, Giovanna Moraga, Kerenza Peacock, Luanne Homzy, Luke Maurer, Paul Cartwright, Same Dew, Stephanie Payne, Stephanie YuMastering Engineer: Ruairi O’FlahertyMixer: Oli JacobsRecording Engineer: Jack Antonoff, Johnathan Turner, Laura Sisk, Oli Jacobs, Ray Charles Brown Jr., Tony ShepperdStrings: Caleb Vaughn Smith, Drew Forde, Geoff Gallegos, Giovanna Moraga, Kerenza Peacock, Luanne Homzy, Luke Maurer, Paul Cartwright, Same Dew, Stephanie Payne, Stephanie YuStudio Personnel: Jack Antonoff, Johnathon Turner, Laura Sisk, Oli Jacobs, Ray Charles Brown Jr., Ruairi O’Flaherty, Tony Shepperd
04 Man at the Garden
Producer: Craig Balmoris, Jack Antonoff, M-Tech, Sounwave, Tyler MehlenbacherComposer: Kendrick LamarLyricist: Kendrick LamarAssociated Producer: M-TechAssociated Performer: Sam DewBackground Vocalist: Sam DewMastering Engineer: Ruairi O’FlahertyMixer: Oli JacobsRecording Engineer: Jack Antonoff, Johnathan Turner, Laura Sisk, Oli Jacobs, Ray Charles Brown Jr.Studio Personnel: Jack Antonoff, Johnathan Turner, Laura Sisk, Oli Jacobs, Ray Charles Brown Jr., Ruairi O’Flaherty
05 Hey Now
Producer: Jack Antonoff, Mustard, SounwaveComposer: Dody6, Kendrick LamarLyricist: Dody6, Kendrick LamarAssociated Performer: Sam DewBackground Vocalist: Sam DewMastering Engineer: Ruairi O’FlahertyMixer: Oli JacobsRecording Engineer: Jack Antonoff, Jonathan Turner, Laura Sisk, Oli Jacobs, Ray Charles Brown Jr.Studio Personnel: Jack Antonoff, Jonathan Turner, Laura Sisk, Oli Jacobs, Ray Charles Brown Jr., Ruairi O’Flaherty
06 Reincarnated
Producer: Jack Antonoff, Kendrick Lamar, M-Tech, Noah Ehler, SounwaveComposer: Deyra Barrera, Kendrick LamarLyricist: Deyra Barrera, Kendrick LamarAssociated Performer: Sam DewBackground Vocalist: Sam DewMastering Engineer: Ruairi O’FlahertyMixer: Oli JacobsRecording Engineer: Jack Antonoff, Jonathan Turner, Laura Sisk, Oli Jacobs, Ray Charles Brown Jr.Studio Personnel: Jack Antonoff, Jonathan Turner, Laura Sisk, Oli Jacobs, Ray Charles Brown Jr., Ruairi O’Flaherty
07 TV Off
Producer: Jack Antonoff, Kamasi Washington, Mustard, Sean Momberger, SounwaveComposer: Kendrick LamarLyricist: Kendrick LamarAdditional Vocals: Lefty GunplayAssociated Performer: Amber Wyman, Chad Jackson, Evan Smith, Lefty Gunplay, Malik Taylor, Marta Honer, Miles Mosley, Paul Cartwright, Peter Jacobson, Reiko Nakano, Rickey Washington, Ryan Porter, Sean Sonderegger, Serafin Aguilar, Tylaa Renga, Yvette Devereaux, Zem AuduBaritone Saxophone: Evan SmithBass: Miles MosleyCello: Peter JacobsonHorn: Amber Wyman, Malik Taylor, Rickey Washington, Ryan Porter, Sean sonderegger, Serafin AguilarTenor Saxophone: Evan Smith, Zem AuduViolin: Chad Jackson, Marta Honer, Paul Cartwright, Reiko Nakano, Tylana Renga, Yverre DevereauxMastering Engineer: Ruairi O’FlahertyMixer: Oli JacobsRecording Engineer: Evan Smith, Jack Antonoff, Jonathan Turner, Laura Sisk, Oli Jacobs, Ray Charles Brown Jr., Tony Austin, Zem AuduStudio Personnel: Evan Smith, Jack Antonoff, Jonathan Turner, Laura Sisk, Oli Jacobs, Ray Charles Brown Jr., Ruairi O’Flaherty, Tony Austin, Zem Audu
08 Dodger Blue
Producer: Jack Antonoff, Sounwave, Tane Runo, Terrace Martin, Tim MaxeyComposer: Kendrick Lamar, Sam Dew, Siete, Wallie the SenseiLyricist: Kendrick Lamar, Sam Dew, Siete, Wallie the SenseiAdditional Producer: Terrace MartinAdditional Vocals: Ink, Roddy Ricch, Sam DewAssociated Performer: Ink, Roddy Ricch, Sam DewMastering Engineer: Ruairi O’FlahertyMixer: Oli JacobsRecording Engineer: Jack Antonoff, Jonathan Turner, Laura Sisk, Oli Jacobs, Ray Charles Brown Jr.Studio Personnel: Jack Antonoff, Jonathan Turner, Laura Sisk, Oli Jacobs, Ray Charles Brown Jr., Ruairi O’Flaherty
09 Peekaboo
Producer: Bridgeway, Sean Momberger, SounwaveComposer: AzChike, Kendrick LamarLyricist: AzChike, Kendrick LamarMastering Engineer: Ruairi O’FlahertyMixer: Oli JacobsRecording Engineer: Jack Antonoff, Jonathan Turner, Laura Sisk, Oli Jacobs, Ray Charles Brown Jr.Studio Personnel: Jack Antonoff, Jonathan Turner, Laura Sisk, Oli Jacobs, Ray Charles Brown Jr., Ruairi O’Flaherty
10 Heart Pt. 6
Producer: Jack Antonoff, JuJu, M-Tech, SounwaveComposer: Kendrick LamarLyricist: Kendrick LamarAdditional Producer: JuJu, M-TechAssociated Performer: Bobby Hawk, Ink, Sam DewBackground Vocalist: Ink, Sam DewMastering Engineer: Ruairi O’Flaherty Mixer: Oli JacobsRecording Engineer: Jack Antonoff, Johnathan Turner, Laura Sisk, Oli Jacobs, Ray Charles Brown Jr.Studio Personnel: Jack Antonoff, Johnathan Turner, Laura Sisk, Oli Jacobs, Ray Charles Brown Jr., Ruairi O’FlahertyViolin: Bobby Hawk
11 GNX
Producer: Jack Antonoff, Kenny & Billy, Rascal, Sounwave, Tim MaxeyComposer: Hitta J3, Kendrick Lamar, Peysoh, Young ThreatLyricist: Hitta J3, Kendrick Lamar, Peysoh, Young ThreatAdditional Producer: Tim MaxeyMastering Engineer Ruairi O’FlahertyMixer: Oli Jacobs Recording EngineerRecording Engineer: Jack Antonoff, Jacob Spitzer, Johnathan Turner, Laura Sisk, Oli Jacobs, Ray Charles Brown Jr.Studio Personnel: Jack Antonoff, Jacob Spitzer, Johnathan Turner, Laura Sisk, Oli Jacobs, Ray Charles Brown Jr., Ruairi O’Flaherty
12 Gloria
Producer: Deats, Jack Antonoff, SounwaveComposer: Deyra Barrera, Ink, Kendrick Lamar, SZALyricist: Deyra Barrera, Ink, Kendrick Lamar, SZAAssociated Performer: Bobby Hawk, Sam DewBackground Vocalist: Sam DewMastering Engineer: Ruairi O’FlahertyMixer: Oli JacobsRecording Engineer: Jack Antonoff, Johnathan Turner, Laura Sisk, Oli Jacobs, Ray Charles Brown Jr.Studio Personnel: Jack Antonoff, Johnathan Turner, Laura Sisk, Oli Jacobs, Ray Charles Brown Jr., Ruairi O’FlahertyViolin: Bobby Hawk
