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Bruno Mars

24K Magic

2016 · via Kendrick Lamar

Bruno Mars’ 2016 recording of “24K Magic” is the earliest release on file. Bruno Mars shares the writing credit with Brody Brown and Philip Lawrence. Kendrick Lamar’s “LOYALTY.” (2017) samples it, per MusicBrainz.

Bruno Mars – 24K Magic
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Under "LOYALTY." sits Bruno Mars's "24K Magic," a party record that Kendrick turned into something darker. Spin the Bruno side first, then go hunting for it inside Kendrick's track.

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Credited writers: Brody Brown, Philip Lawrence and Bruno Mars.

Earliest release on file: this one, 2016.

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Kendrick Lamar’s “LOYALTY.” (2017) samples it, per MusicBrainz.

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