Mike WiLL Made-It unleashes another blockbuster collaboration off Creed II: The Album.
After delivering “Kill ‘Em With Success” with 2 Chainz and ScHoolboy Q, the super-producer brings together the powerhouse duo of Pharrell Williams and Kendrick Lamar for the motivational anthem “The Mantra.”
Pharrell brushes off his haters and delivers some inspirational words. “They will get none off / That bulletproof aura, knowing God is for you / So they will not get nothing off,” he sings, while K-Dot tells the “minus sign ni**as” to get out the way.
Mike WiLL compared the empowering track to Starbucks. “Not gonna lie ‘The Mantra’ is the closest thing to Starbucks,” he tweeted. “You want it first thing in the AM, all the to the PM then when its not available you feel like you need it. Its the perfect blend to get you through your day with a smile on your face.”
Due Nov. 21, the soundtrack to the Ryan Coogler-directed film also features collaborations with Lil Wayne, J. Cole, Nicki Minaj, A$AP Rocky, Rae Sremmurd, Kodak Black, YG, Gucci Mane, and more.
Listen to “The Mantra” below.