Sounwave, Kendrick Lamar’s Collaborator Says They’ve Started Work On Lamar’s Next Album ‘Now’

Sounwave, a collaborator with Kendrick Lamar, says they are beginning work on Lamar’s upcoming album ‘Now’.

The follow-up to Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers, which was released earlier this year in May, is already in the works, according to Sounwave, who has produced every Lamar record since his debut self-titled EP in 2019.

When asked about the duo’s creative process, Sounwave said that he and Lamar started working on the upcoming album as soon as ‘Mr. Morale’ was released.

“Like, we’re starting on the next one now,” he said, adding, “That’s never going to change, all the way from the Kendrick Lamar EP. The next day, we started on Section.80. It’s just the ideas never stopped.”

The producer added that the collaborative method keeps him and Lamar excited to work with each other, noting that he accompanies Lamar on tour to ensure the creative flow continues unhindered. He explained: “We’re like kids in a candy shop.”

In other parts of the conversation, Sounwave talked about his favourite albums with Lamar, citing Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers as his current favourite while revealing that his choices fluctuate.

In response to a viral video showing a security officer wiping away tears at one of his concerts, Lamar commented, “…it’s what music makes you feel, you know, how it makes you feel.”

“At the end of the day that’s how you want everyone to receive your music, you know, make them feel good, make them feel like a moment they’re attached to can live forever.”

The North American leg of Lamar’s ‘Big Steppers’ world tour, which began in late July, is currently underway. In November, he will start the UK/Ireland leg of his 2022 global tour.

–Silviya.Y