Review
Kendrick Lamar's good kid, m.A.A.d city is a modern hip-hop masterpiece that delivers a raw and deeply personal narrative of his upbringing in Compton. Released in 2012, the album blends intricate storytelling, vivid imagery, and masterful lyricism over diverse and immersive production. Tracks like "Money Trees," "Swimming Pools (Drank)," and "B****, Don’t Kill My Vibe" showcase his ability to craft infectious yet thought-provoking music, while "Sing About Me, I'm Dying of Thirst" stands out as an emotional centerpiece. The album plays out like a cinematic experience, using skits and cohesive sequencing to create a coming-of-age tale filled with reflection, trauma, and growth. good kid, m.A.A.d city cemented Kendrick Lamar as one of the greatest storytellers in hip-hop, and its impact continues to resonate years after its release.
Info
Good Kid, M.A.A.d City is the second studio album by American rapper Kendrick Lamar. It was released on October 22, 2012, in the UK and the US. The album was released through Top Dawg Entertainment, Aftermath Entertainment, and Interscope Records. It was recorded in various studios, including PatchWerk Recording Studios in Atlanta, Encore Studios in Burbank, and TDE Red Room in Carson, California. The album features production from a range of producers, including Dr. Dre, Just Blaze, Pharrell Williams, Hit-Boy, Scoop DeVille, Jack Splash, and Tha Bizness. Good Kid, M.A.A.d City peaked at number two on the US Billboard 200 chart and reached number sixteen on the UK Albums Chart.
Tracklisting
- 1. Sherane a.k.a Master Splinter’s Daughter
- 2. Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe
- 3. Backseat Freestyle
- 4. The Art of Peer Pressure
- 5. Money Trees
- 6. Poetic Justice
- 7. good kid
- 8. m.A.A.d city
- 9. Swimming Pools (Drank) - Extended Version
- 10. Sing About Me, I'm Dying Of Thirst
- 11. Real
- 12. Compton
- 13. Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe - Remix
- 14. Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe - International Remix / Explicit Version