Following Kendrick Lamar’s incredible run after releasing DAMN. and contributing to the Black Panther: The Album, many fans expected the Compton rapper to return with another solo project in 2019. Although that never happened, Kendrick Lamar remained active throughout the year by delivering standout guest appearances and collaborations.

On this page, you’ll find every Kendrick Lamar song, album and guest feature released in 2019. We’ll continue maintaining this page as a historical compilation, ensuring every official release from 2019 is documented in one place.

If you’re looking for Kendrick Lamar’s music from other years, be sure to browse our yearly artist compilations. You can also explore our Aswehiphop Compilation List for similar pages covering other hip-hop artists.

Please note: This page was originally published in 2019 and has been completely updated to improve accuracy, readability and SEO while preserving Kendrick Lamar’s official releases from that year.

Kendrick Lamar Songs & Albums (2019)

Unlike previous years, Kendrick Lamar did not release a solo album or standalone single in 2019. Instead, he focused on collaborations with other artists while fans continued waiting for his next major project.

Although Top Dawg Entertainment sparked speculation about a possible Kendrick Lamar album during the year, no official solo project arrived. As a result, Kendrick’s biggest musical moments in 2019 came through featured appearances on albums from several respected artists.

Was There a Kendrick Lamar Album in 2019?

No. Kendrick Lamar did not release a new studio album in 2019. Rumors circulated after comments from Punch, the president of Top Dawg Entertainment, led many fans to believe a new project was on the way. However, no official album was announced or released before the end of the year.

I had a conversation with Jay Z during the process of “To Pimp A Butterfly”. I told him “we are about to drop this album that’s going to challenge and possibly piss off our fan base.” He said “Good! Do it now, and they’ll never be able to put y’all in a box.” He was right.

— Punch TDE (@iamstillpunch) March 15, 2019

The tweet generated plenty of discussion across the hip-hop community, with many believing Kendrick Lamar’s next album was imminent. In the end, however, the rapper chose not to release a solo project during 2019, making his guest appearances the main highlights of the year.

Kendrick Lamar Guest Features (2019)

Although Kendrick Lamar didn’t release his own album in 2019, he appeared on several high-profile collaborations throughout the year. Below are his official guest features released in 2019.

• Momma I Hit A Lick – 2 Chainz
• Under The Sun – Dreamville
• Hair Down – SiR
• NILE – Beyoncé
• Rearview – Raphael Saadiq

Momma I Hit A Lick

Momma I Hit A Lick became Kendrick Lamar’s first major guest appearance of 2019. The song appears on 2 Chainz’s fifth studio album Rap Or Go To The League, which was released on March 1, 2019.

The collaboration received positive reactions from hip-hop fans thanks to the chemistry between both rappers. Kendrick Lamar delivered one of the album’s most talked-about verses, helping the record become one of his biggest guest features of the year.

You can stream Rap Or Go To The League on all major music platforms.

Under The Sun

Under The Sun appears on Dreamville’s compilation album Revenge Of The Dreamers III, released on July 5, 2019. The record also features J. Cole, Lute and DaBaby.

Although Kendrick Lamar’s contribution is brief, it immediately became one of the most memorable moments on the album. His opening vocals helped make Under The Sun one of Dreamville’s standout records in 2019.

The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and remains one of the biggest hip-hop compilation albums released that year.

Hair Down

Hair Down is Kendrick Lamar’s collaboration with fellow Top Dawg Entertainment artist SiR. The song served as the lead single from SiR’s album Chasing Summer, which arrived on August 30, 2019.

The collaboration reunited two TDE artists and quickly became one of Kendrick Lamar’s most streamed guest appearances of the year. Fans praised the smooth production and Kendrick’s lyrical performance.

Below are the official Spotify and Apple Music embeds for Chasing Summer.

NILE

NILE is Kendrick Lamar’s collaboration with Beyoncé from The Lion King: The Gift. The soundtrack album was released on July 19, 2019 to accompany Disney’s live-action adaptation of The Lion King.

Although Kendrick Lamar only appeared on one record from the project, NILE quickly became one of the album’s standout collaborations. The song blends Beyoncé’s melodic performance with Kendrick’s signature storytelling, making it one of his biggest soundtrack appearances.

The project features several international artists and celebrates African music, culture and storytelling. Fans can stream the complete album on Spotify and Apple Music below.

Rearview

Rearview appears on Raphael Saadiq’s critically acclaimed album Jimmy Lee, released on August 23, 2019. The collaboration reunited Kendrick Lamar with one of the most respected names in R&B and soul music.

Kendrick Lamar delivers a reflective verse that fits perfectly with the album’s emotional theme. The collaboration received praise from both critics and fans, making Rearview another memorable guest appearance during 2019.

You can stream Jimmy Lee below.

Did Kendrick Lamar Release Any Solo Songs in 2019?

No. Kendrick Lamar did not release an official solo single or studio album during 2019. Instead, he focused on carefully selected collaborations with artists including 2 Chainz, Dreamville, SiR, Beyoncé and Raphael Saadiq.

Despite the lack of a solo release, Kendrick Lamar remained one of hip-hop’s most talked-about artists throughout the year. His guest verses continued to generate attention while fans eagerly anticipated his next studio album.

Why Trust This Page?

Aswehiphop has spent years documenting hip-hop music through artist compilations, album releases and guest appearances. This page has been completely updated to provide an accurate record of Kendrick Lamar’s official music activities throughout 2019.

Rather than focusing on rumors or speculation, we track verified releases from official albums, singles, soundtracks and collaborations. Our goal is to give readers one reliable place to find Kendrick Lamar’s 2019 songs and features without searching multiple websites.

This page will continue receiving improvements whenever new historical information or official credits become available.

If you’d like to stream Kendrick Lamar’s official catalog, visit his Spotify artist page below.

Kendrick Lamar Official Spotify

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Uwa Jovial Onyebuchi, also known as Links, is the CEO of Aswehiphop. Since 2019, he has led the platform, curating artist songs, albums and features compilations.

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