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# Kendrick Lamar - Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City [LP] [Bonus Tracks] (Vinyl/LP)

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Debut album from Kendrick Lamar on Aftermath. 2012 vinyl version.

Review: Both a Superb Rap Album and Conceptual Affair - 4 ½ Stars - Kendrick Lamar's debut effort Good Kid: M.A.A.D City [Deluxe Edition ] materializes just at the right time to give West Coast rap some renewed notability. Kendrick Lamar is one today's most unique rappers. Left of center, he joins the likes of Drake and KiD CuDi, paving his own pathway. Good Kid m.A.A.d City is not only one of 2012's best rap albums but also one of the year's `crowning achievements.' Conceptually structured around its title - Kendrick is ultimately a good kid trapped in Compton, which is chucked full of vices within the sins/demons of a bad, rough city - Lamar details his early life experience. "Sherane a.k.a. Master Splinter's Daughter" opens with a prayer that ultimately alludes to the title of the album. Featuring soulful, old-school production by Tha Bizness, "Sherane a.k.a. Master Splinter's Daughter" finds Kendrick narratively lusting for a 'no-good' girl. Lamar's rhymes are agile and well conceived, eliminating need for a hook (there is none). As customary throughout the effort, an interlude (skit) foreshadows successive tracks, much like a novel. On "B*tch, Don't Kill My Vibe," producer Sounwave's production incorporates a Boom Clap Bachelors sample ("Tiden Flyver"). Over a lush, west coast characteristic sound, Lamar is on autopilot, admitting his improprieties while also admonishing anyone to attempt to block his individuality as a person and artist. Lamar's vocal inflections and athletic flow help to make this cut another brilliant contribution. "Backseat Freestyle" sports some of Hit-Boy's best production work. The Intro/outro is particularly notable by Lamar: "Martin had a dream, Martin had a dream, Kendrick have a dream..." Lamar's hook is equally confident, where he desires 'money,' 'power' and 'respect,' with more colorful terminology of course. Lamar remains relevant and uncompromising, managing themes of childish fodder (desiring material things like money) yet also lofty self-esteem and aspiration ('I can be the greatest'). "The Art of Peer Pressure" begins with production yielding a 'stoner' vibe. It changes upon the first verse, accelerating the tempo and opting for a less lush/lazy sound. Playing like the `tone poem' it is, unpredictability here parallels `unpredictability' of peer pressure. The outgoing interlude, confirms this notion, referencing drug-use. "Money Trees," produced by DJ Dahi, samples indie-pop band Beach House ("Silver Soul"). The cut continues to possess a characteristic west coast vibe. Jay Rock guests on verse three ("Dreams of me getting shaded under a money tree...") while Kendrick holds it down with numerous clever lines ("I f___ Sherane then went to tell my bros/then Usher Raymond "Let it Burn" came on...") "Poetic Justice" eclipses the former two cuts, featuring Drake in top-notch form. Lushly shaped by Janet Jackson's "Any Time Any Place," Scoop's production is terrific. Anchored by a simple, though effective hook ("You can get it...and I know just, know just...what you want/poetic justice, put it in a song"), "Poetic Justice" is one of the album's strongest moments. "good Kid" is produced by Pharrell Williams and features Chad Hugo (The Neptunes) on the hook. Soulful yet mysterious, as always, Kendrick continues to compel and lure in the audience. Companion track "m.A.A.d City" contrasts "good kid's" soulfulness in favor of harder production. Kendrick's rhymes are incredibly emotional while fellow Compton rapper MC Eiht delivers a compelling verse. Both "good Kid" and "m.A.A.d City" are `A' cuts, like the majority of good Kid m.A.A.d. City. Breakthrough single "Swimming Pools (Drank)" finally appears, featuring exceptional production work from standout T-Minus. Kendrick Lamar manages to tie swimming pools and alcohol together incredibly, most notably on one of 2012's most memorable rap hooks: "...why you babysittin' only two or three shots? I'mma show you how to turn it up a notch/first you get a swimming pool full of liquor, then you dive in it/pool full of liquor, then you dive in it..." Despite its reprised greatness on the album, "Swimming Pools" may not even be the album's best song! "Sing About Me, I'm Dying of Thirst" clocks in at an incredible twelve-plus minutes. The first portion ("Sing About Me") samples jazz guitarist Grant Green. "When the lights shut off/and it's my turn to settle down/my main concern, promise that you will sing about me..." Lamar sings on the hook, matching the mysterious, somber vibe of the cut. The next portion, "I'm Dying of Thirst," contrasts the production and opts for quicker tempo. Quite mysterious though captivating, "I'm Dying of Thirst" loses no momentum A notable skit closes the cut, in which Kendrick's grandmother urges Kendrick and friends they are `dying of thirst' in relation to their `faith.' Cleverly, the opening prayer from "Sherane" is placed in context. "Real" proceeds, featuring lush and soulful production. Not the cream of the crop, "Real" is above average. Closing cut (standard edition) is third single "Compton," featuring Dr. Dre. Produced by Just Blaze, "Compton" samples Formula IV ("What's This World Coming To"). Kendrick and Dre cleverly split verses, ultimately summing up the sentiment of "Compton" via its hook: "Compton, Compton, ain't no city quite like mine..." The Deluxe Version includes additional cuts, most notably single "The Recipe," also featuring Dr. Dre. As previously stated, Good Kid: M.A.A.D City [Deluxe Edition ] as it is one of the year's very best albums, easily. Lamar ultimately conceives the next great concept album, which is no easy task. With no misses of note, good Kid m.A.A.d City is even better than advertised.
Review: Exactly the kind of album Hip-Hop needs - In the modern hip-hop industry, pretty much any rapper who wants to make it has to start at the bottom with a few mixtapes and move up to independently released pseudo albums. Kendrick Lamar has done both. The problem with this is the inherent risk of building hype the artist can't live up to with their first full studio album. J. Cole had this problem and I would argue Curren$y did as well. While their first major label studio albums were certainly "good", that's all they were, neither great nor exceptional like their mixtapes/independent albums were. Kendrick Lamar was in a similar position for me. I loved his mixtapes and his independently released Section.80 and Overly Dedicated albums as well as the Kendrick Lamar EP and they all come highly recommended for anyone looking to add a bit of new West Coast flavor to their rotation. But the problem was, at least for me, they were too good. I was left to wonder whether or not his first studio effort, good kid, m.A.A.d city could measure up. Fortunately, Kendrick has proven that he can not only measure up to the bar set by his previous efforts but propel the bar into orbit. One of the lead singles, Swimming Pools (Drank) is an excellent example of the depths of Kendrick Lamar's artistry. On the surface, this sounds like a typical club or radio joint that'll chart purely off of its catchy hook and deep, thumping bass line. But beneath the cunning disguise lies a story of peer pressure and alcoholism. Kendrick walks the tightrope between mass appeal and artistry with ease that evidences his genius in that he is able to appeal to both worlds without compromise. There are a few notable features that serve to amplify the messages relayed, such as MC Eiht's appearance on the track m.A.A.d city, a song about the perils of life in Compton featuring an appearance by one of Compton's gangster rap legends. But Kendrick is at his best when he's on his own. This is his album and his story and no one tells it better than him. The album's magnum opus of sorts is Sing About Me, I'm Dying of Thirst, a 12 minute track split into two parts, the first featuring perspectives from two people from Kendrick's past, offering differing perspectives on the concept of having their story live on after death while the third verse the inner turmoil Kendrick deals with as an artist as he wrestles with remaining true to his art amidst the negative influences he has seen throughout adolescence. The second half deals with his fatigue of running and hunting, his tiredness from the endless cycle of violence so often seen in gang culture. Throughout the album, Lamar delves deep into his past, showing us where his inspiration comes from and what fuels his artistry. Short skits interspersed throughout the album, usually appearing at the end of songs serve to relay the album's "storyline", which is apparently based on true stories from Kendrick's past. Through the songs and the accompanying skits Kendrick weaves an interesting tale playing out as if on a tape deck, the album goes all round and back again, a cycle reflective of the cyclical nature of life. To say I merely like this album would be a tremendous disservice to it and the man behind it. This is an absolutely astounding album that deserves to be heralded as a modern classic. Kendrick Lamar has demonstrated that he has tremendous depth as an artist through intricately layered and meaningful lyrics that flow as smooth as velvet on top of some excellent production. This album is an absolutely brilliant total package that, at the risk of sounding hyperbolic (as if I haven't done enough of that already), constitutes a new paradigm for conscious hip-hop. Don't pirate good kid, m.A.A.d city. Don't stream it for free online. Buy it, like I did. This is the kind of hip-hop the industry needs more of and it needs our support.

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Both a Superb Rap Album and Conceptual Affair - 4 ½ Stars
*by B***R on October 27, 2012*

Kendrick Lamar's debut effort Good Kid: M.A.A.D City [Deluxe Edition ] materializes just at the right time to give West Coast rap some renewed notability. Kendrick Lamar is one today's most unique rappers. Left of center, he joins the likes of Drake and KiD CuDi, paving his own pathway. Good Kid m.A.A.d City is not only one of 2012's best rap albums but also one of the year's `crowning achievements.' Conceptually structured around its title - Kendrick is ultimately a good kid trapped in Compton, which is chucked full of vices within the sins/demons of a bad, rough city - Lamar details his early life experience. "Sherane a.k.a. Master Splinter's Daughter" opens with a prayer that ultimately alludes to the title of the album. Featuring soulful, old-school production by Tha Bizness, "Sherane a.k.a. Master Splinter's Daughter" finds Kendrick narratively lusting for a 'no-good' girl. Lamar's rhymes are agile and well conceived, eliminating need for a hook (there is none). As customary throughout the effort, an interlude (skit) foreshadows successive tracks, much like a novel. On "B*tch, Don't Kill My Vibe," producer Sounwave's production incorporates a Boom Clap Bachelors sample ("Tiden Flyver"). Over a lush, west coast characteristic sound, Lamar is on autopilot, admitting his improprieties while also admonishing anyone to attempt to block his individuality as a person and artist. Lamar's vocal inflections and athletic flow help to make this cut another brilliant contribution. "Backseat Freestyle" sports some of Hit-Boy's best production work. The Intro/outro is particularly notable by Lamar: "Martin had a dream, Martin had a dream, Kendrick have a dream..." Lamar's hook is equally confident, where he desires 'money,' 'power' and 'respect,' with more colorful terminology of course. Lamar remains relevant and uncompromising, managing themes of childish fodder (desiring material things like money) yet also lofty self-esteem and aspiration ('I can be the greatest'). "The Art of Peer Pressure" begins with production yielding a 'stoner' vibe. It changes upon the first verse, accelerating the tempo and opting for a less lush/lazy sound. Playing like the `tone poem' it is, unpredictability here parallels `unpredictability' of peer pressure. The outgoing interlude, confirms this notion, referencing drug-use. "Money Trees," produced by DJ Dahi, samples indie-pop band Beach House ("Silver Soul"). The cut continues to possess a characteristic west coast vibe. Jay Rock guests on verse three ("Dreams of me getting shaded under a money tree...") while Kendrick holds it down with numerous clever lines ("I f___ Sherane then went to tell my bros/then Usher Raymond "Let it Burn" came on...") "Poetic Justice" eclipses the former two cuts, featuring Drake in top-notch form. Lushly shaped by Janet Jackson's "Any Time Any Place," Scoop's production is terrific. Anchored by a simple, though effective hook ("You can get it...and I know just, know just...what you want/poetic justice, put it in a song"), "Poetic Justice" is one of the album's strongest moments. "good Kid" is produced by Pharrell Williams and features Chad Hugo (The Neptunes) on the hook. Soulful yet mysterious, as always, Kendrick continues to compel and lure in the audience. Companion track "m.A.A.d City" contrasts "good kid's" soulfulness in favor of harder production. Kendrick's rhymes are incredibly emotional while fellow Compton rapper MC Eiht delivers a compelling verse. Both "good Kid" and "m.A.A.d City" are `A' cuts, like the majority of good Kid m.A.A.d. City. Breakthrough single "Swimming Pools (Drank)" finally appears, featuring exceptional production work from standout T-Minus. Kendrick Lamar manages to tie swimming pools and alcohol together incredibly, most notably on one of 2012's most memorable rap hooks: "...why you babysittin' only two or three shots? I'mma show you how to turn it up a notch/first you get a swimming pool full of liquor, then you dive in it/pool full of liquor, then you dive in it..." Despite its reprised greatness on the album, "Swimming Pools" may not even be the album's best song! "Sing About Me, I'm Dying of Thirst" clocks in at an incredible twelve-plus minutes. The first portion ("Sing About Me") samples jazz guitarist Grant Green. "When the lights shut off/and it's my turn to settle down/my main concern, promise that you will sing about me..." Lamar sings on the hook, matching the mysterious, somber vibe of the cut. The next portion, "I'm Dying of Thirst," contrasts the production and opts for quicker tempo. Quite mysterious though captivating, "I'm Dying of Thirst" loses no momentum A notable skit closes the cut, in which Kendrick's grandmother urges Kendrick and friends they are `dying of thirst' in relation to their `faith.' Cleverly, the opening prayer from "Sherane" is placed in context. "Real" proceeds, featuring lush and soulful production. Not the cream of the crop, "Real" is above average. Closing cut (standard edition) is third single "Compton," featuring Dr. Dre. Produced by Just Blaze, "Compton" samples Formula IV ("What's This World Coming To"). Kendrick and Dre cleverly split verses, ultimately summing up the sentiment of "Compton" via its hook: "Compton, Compton, ain't no city quite like mine..." The Deluxe Version includes additional cuts, most notably single "The Recipe," also featuring Dr. Dre. As previously stated, Good Kid: M.A.A.D City [Deluxe Edition ] as it is one of the year's very best albums, easily. Lamar ultimately conceives the next great concept album, which is no easy task. With no misses of note, good Kid m.A.A.d City is even better than advertised.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exactly the kind of album Hip-Hop needs
*by J***E on January 5, 2013*

In the modern hip-hop industry, pretty much any rapper who wants to make it has to start at the bottom with a few mixtapes and move up to independently released pseudo albums. Kendrick Lamar has done both. The problem with this is the inherent risk of building hype the artist can't live up to with their first full studio album. J. Cole had this problem and I would argue Curren$y did as well. While their first major label studio albums were certainly "good", that's all they were, neither great nor exceptional like their mixtapes/independent albums were. Kendrick Lamar was in a similar position for me. I loved his mixtapes and his independently released Section.80 and Overly Dedicated albums as well as the Kendrick Lamar EP and they all come highly recommended for anyone looking to add a bit of new West Coast flavor to their rotation. But the problem was, at least for me, they were too good. I was left to wonder whether or not his first studio effort, good kid, m.A.A.d city could measure up. Fortunately, Kendrick has proven that he can not only measure up to the bar set by his previous efforts but propel the bar into orbit. One of the lead singles, Swimming Pools (Drank) is an excellent example of the depths of Kendrick Lamar's artistry. On the surface, this sounds like a typical club or radio joint that'll chart purely off of its catchy hook and deep, thumping bass line. But beneath the cunning disguise lies a story of peer pressure and alcoholism. Kendrick walks the tightrope between mass appeal and artistry with ease that evidences his genius in that he is able to appeal to both worlds without compromise. There are a few notable features that serve to amplify the messages relayed, such as MC Eiht's appearance on the track m.A.A.d city, a song about the perils of life in Compton featuring an appearance by one of Compton's gangster rap legends. But Kendrick is at his best when he's on his own. This is his album and his story and no one tells it better than him. The album's magnum opus of sorts is Sing About Me, I'm Dying of Thirst, a 12 minute track split into two parts, the first featuring perspectives from two people from Kendrick's past, offering differing perspectives on the concept of having their story live on after death while the third verse the inner turmoil Kendrick deals with as an artist as he wrestles with remaining true to his art amidst the negative influences he has seen throughout adolescence. The second half deals with his fatigue of running and hunting, his tiredness from the endless cycle of violence so often seen in gang culture. Throughout the album, Lamar delves deep into his past, showing us where his inspiration comes from and what fuels his artistry. Short skits interspersed throughout the album, usually appearing at the end of songs serve to relay the album's "storyline", which is apparently based on true stories from Kendrick's past. Through the songs and the accompanying skits Kendrick weaves an interesting tale playing out as if on a tape deck, the album goes all round and back again, a cycle reflective of the cyclical nature of life. To say I merely like this album would be a tremendous disservice to it and the man behind it. This is an absolutely astounding album that deserves to be heralded as a modern classic. Kendrick Lamar has demonstrated that he has tremendous depth as an artist through intricately layered and meaningful lyrics that flow as smooth as velvet on top of some excellent production. This album is an absolutely brilliant total package that, at the risk of sounding hyperbolic (as if I haven't done enough of that already), constitutes a new paradigm for conscious hip-hop. Don't pirate good kid, m.A.A.d city. Don't stream it for free online. Buy it, like I did. This is the kind of hip-hop the industry needs more of and it needs our support.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Rap album of 2012?
*by H***N on May 23, 2013*

I had never heard of Kendrick Lamar when I read some raving reviews on Internet about it. I decided to give it a chance. I put the songs on my IPhone along some other rap I own and let it play randomly. I quickly realized that there were some excellent songs on my Iphone and more often than not when I checked, it would be Kendrick Lamar. So I listened to the album from first to last and I got blown away. I am currently addicted to this album. It tells a story. The chapters are somehow not contiguous but you understand the idea of the album pretty quickly. The story in itself is fairly standard. It is about the contradictions of being a Good Kid in a Mad City. For those who may ask: MAAD stands for Made me an Angel on Angel Dust. Where Kendrick shines as compared to the competion is in his delivery. He will alter his voice to give more emphasis on his points of view and the production is awesome. If you like a good story, excellent rapping skills and awesome bass, give him a try. You may end up as addicted as I am. Here is the track list: 1. Sherane a.k.a Master Splinter's Daughter (Nice intro to the album, good bass, good ambiance, slow) 2. Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe (Groovy is not enough to describe it, excellent bass, excellent female voice) 3. Backseat Freestyle (Kendrick bragging about himself, as a kid would do in rap, very good rapping skills) 4. The Art of Peer Pressure (One of my least favorite) 5. Money Trees feat. Jay Rock (Another groovy title, Jay-Rock is very good on this) 6. Poetic Justice feat. Drake (A more pop type of rap, not my favorite style but still good) 7. good kid (Good Bass, not my favorite) 8. m.A.A.d city feat MC Eiht (The most violent track, also the best in my opinion, Kendrick shows his talent all through) 9. Swimming Pools (Drank) [Extended Version](One of the top tracks of this album, first one to attract my attention, Excellent production) 10. Sing About Me, I'm Dying of Thirst (A more introversial rap, not my favorite style) 11. Real feat. Anna Wise of Sonnymoon (Another pop oriented rap but very well done) 12. Compton Feat. Dr. Dre (2nd contribution of Dr Dre on this album and about Compton indeed) 13. The Recipe feat. Dr. Dre (Very Very good anthem for LA. Excellent contribution from Dr Dre who gives one of his best rap to date) 14. Black Boy Fly (Good production) 15. Now or Never feat. Mary J. Blige (Nice cooperation) Conclusion: Do not get this album if you want to miss on the Rap revelation of 2011/2012. You have been warned! Now, if you really do not like it, nothing will convince you of the contrary. Taste and colors are hard to debate...

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