Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar only got to work together once, and they made the most of it with "No More Parties In LA." Arguably the best song on The Life Of Pablo, "No More Parties In LA" serves as a stream of consciousness in which the debauchery of Hollywood is put on full display. Lamar's first verse is memorable for a whole host of reasons, including his references to "bougie booties" and Erykah Badu.
However, it is Ye who ends up stealing the show on this song. His verse seemingly goes on forever. There is no hook. Just raps on top of raps. It makes for a compelling listen as Ye gets into the weeds on what makes him tick. What makes him want to pull out his hair as he deals with being married to one of the most famous women in the entire world. The erosion of relationships and the men he surrounds himself with. It's a song that seeks to offer poignant commentary, with some truly outlandish flexing sprinkled in for good measure.
That said, it is the sample that makes the song what it is. The guitar flourishes that take you back to the 70s, all while you get the funk vocals saying "Los Angeles" every few bars. It hypnotizes you immediately, and it's an unrelenting feeling until the end of the song. Madlib is the producer of the song, and he deserves his flowers for putting this all together.
What Song Does "No More Parties In LA" Sample?
This sample comes from the song "Suzie Thundertussy." Walter "Junie" Morrison released the song in 1976 as part of his album, Suzie Super Groupie. Ye's use of the song is most confined to specific parts, like the beginning and the middle. The vast majority of the song does not sound like "No More Parties In LA." However, when you listen to "Suzie Thundertussy," you're immediately met with something familiar. You almost feel as though Ye and Kendrick are about to start spitting bars back and forth.
Morrison was a legend in his own right. The former Ohio Players member eventually joined Parliament Funkadelic as a Music Director. His talent was immense, and songs like "Suzie Thundertussy" just prove that he was a master of his craft.
In recent weeks, the original song has been going viral on social media, TikTok in particular. In fact, it has been used in various sports edits. It just goes to show that every generation is able to recognize good music, regardless of when it came out.
