Kendrick Lamar - Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City

Hip-hop debuts don't come much more "highly anticipated" than Kendrick Lamar's Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City. Kendrick is living his life like status and cash were extra credit. It is what makes this kid so "good" as he navigates his mad city (Compton) with experience and wisdom beyond his 25 years.

This journey through the concrete jungle of Compton is worth taking because of the artistic richness within, plus the attraction of a whip-smart rapper flying high during his rookie season. Any hesitation about the horror of it all is quickly wiped away by Kendrick's mix of true talk, open heart, open mind, and extended hand. Add it all up and even without the hype, this one is still potent and smart enough to rise to the top of the pile.

Heavyweight double vinyl produced by Interscope Records. Gatefold sleeve.

TRACKLISTING:

1. Sherane AKA Master Splinter's Daughter
2. Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe
3. Backseat Freestyle
4. The Art of Peer Pressure
5. Money Trees (feat. Jay Rock)
6. Poetic Justice (feat. Drake)
7. good kid
8. m.A.A.d city (feat. MC Eiht)
9. Swimming Pools (Drunk) [Extended Version]
10. Sing About Me, I'm Dying of Thirst
11. Real (feat. Anna Wise of Sonnymoon)
12. Compton (feat. Dr. Dre)
13. The Recipe (feat. Dr. Dre) [Bonus Track]
14. Black Boy Fly [Bonus Track]
15. Now Or Never (feat. Mary J. Blige) [Extended Version]