Kendrick Lamar kicks off 'SNL' Season 48 with jaw-dropping 3-song set
Kendrick Lamar is no stranger to Studio 8H. The "Alright" singer previously served as the musical guest on "Saturday Night Live" in 2013 and 2014, and he joined Anderson .Paak for a performance of "Tints" in 2018. Given the strength of his previous performances" SNL", Lamar was the perfect artist to kick off season 48.
The Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper performed a three-song set including "Father Time", "Rich Spirit" and "N95", all of which are featured on his album "Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers". Lamar's performances were largely stripped down, showcasing his voice more than anything else. He performed all three songs in a white box on stage, which helped create some interesting shadows.
For his final song of the night, "Father Time," Lamar brought in Sampha, who accompanies him on the studio album, as his special musical guest to join him in a poignant performance that made a splash. great use of box-like defining space. In the song, he talks about having a complicated relationship with his father, which makes it even more difficult to transform the space into a small house.
It's been a busy year for Lamar, and his "SNL" performance is the perfect way to celebrate the success of "Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers." The artist recently completed the North American leg of his “The Big Steppers Tour,” and he is set to kick off the European leg on October 7 in Amsterdam. Check out Lamar's "SNL" performance below:
Image source: Will Heath/NBC
Kendrick Lamar is no stranger to Studio 8H. The "Alright" singer previously served as the musical guest on "Saturday Night Live" in 2013 and 2014, and he joined Anderson .Paak for a performance of "Tints" in 2018. Given the strength of his previous performances" SNL", Lamar was the perfect artist to kick off season 48.
The Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper performed a three-song set including "Father Time", "Rich Spirit" and "N95", all of which are featured on his album "Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers". Lamar's performances were largely stripped down, showcasing his voice more than anything else. He performed all three songs in a white box on stage, which helped create some interesting shadows.
For his final song of the night, "Father Time," Lamar brought in Sampha, who accompanies him on the studio album, as his special musical guest to join him in a poignant performance that made a splash. great use of box-like defining space. In the song, he talks about having a complicated relationship with his father, which makes it even more difficult to transform the space into a small house.
It's been a busy year for Lamar, and his "SNL" performance is the perfect way to celebrate the success of "Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers." The artist recently completed the North American leg of his “The Big Steppers Tour,” and he is set to kick off the European leg on October 7 in Amsterdam. Check out Lamar's "SNL" performance below:
Image source: Will Heath/NBC
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