Kendrick Lamar feat. Jay-Z – “Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe (Remix)”

Last week at SXSW, Jay-Z’s long time engineer Young Guru ignited a firestorm of hype by playing the remix to Kendrick Lamar’s “Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe,” featuring Jay-Z, during a DJ set. The build up to this song has been ridiculous, with thousands if not millions of hip-hop fans dying to hear the collaboration between Kendrick and Hov. How would Jay, known for a more deliberate flow these days, approach a beat like this that is tailored for more rapid-fire action?

The final product, mixed by Ali and mastered, has finally been released, courtesy of the Top Dawg Entertainment Soundcloud page. It is a masterful collaboration with both emcees playing off each other well. The beat has a marvelous violin section at the ending which caps off the record on a high note. Check out the stream below to see what the whole internet is talking about.