Kendrick Lamar – good kid, m.A.A.d city

Album Info

Artist: Kendrick Lamar

Title: good kid, m.A.A.d city

Year: 2012

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Tracklist

  • 1. Sherane a.k.a Master Splinter’s Daughter (4:33)
  • 2. Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe (5:10)
  • 3. Backseat Freestyle (3:32)
  • 4. The Art of Peer Pressure (5:24)
  • 5. Money Trees (6:26)
  • 6. Poetic Justice (5:00)
  • 7. good kid (3:34)
  • 8. m.A.A.d city (5:50)
  • 9. Swimming Pools (Drank) - Extended Version (5:13)
  • 10. Sing About Me, I'm Dying Of Thirst (12:03)
  • 11. Real (7:23)
  • 12. Compton (4:08)
  • 13. Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe - Remix (4:38)

Review

Kendrick Lamar's "Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City" dropped on October 22, 2012, and has been shaking the hip-hop world ever since. This masterpiece is deeply rooted in Kendrick's journey through the streets of Compton, offering a raw and authentic narrative of his formative years. With heavyweight features from Drake, Dr. Dre, and Jay Rock, this album beautifully balances guest contributions with Lamar's potent storytelling and lyrical dexterity.

Critically, "Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City" is a tour de force, lauded for its thematic complexity and Kendrick's razor-sharp lyrics. It made an explosive debut at number two on the US Billboard 200 and went on to receive four Grammy nominations, including the coveted Album of the Year. The album's impact hasn't dulled with time—it's earned triple platinum status and a spot at 115 on Rolling Stone's "The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time." Kendrick's magnum opus is a time capsule of his youth and a monumental contribution to the culture. - Monique