Throughout the last three years, Kendrick Lamar frequently lends his vocal talents to artists on the come-up. Whether Y.G. Hootie, Mann, or Nitty Scott, MC, K-Dot is generous with the look, but hoards the spotlight as he famously promised earlier this year.

“Winners Circle” is an Old School New single from Lamar’s former rhyme-partner, and fellow Compton native Kanin. Lamar talks about the pressures past the finished line with his strong convictions on this one.

From the Power Circle to the Winner’s Circle.

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