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Good Kid: M.A.A.D City [Deluxe Edition]

Kendrick LamarAudio CD
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (451 customer reviews)


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The moment that signaled 25-year-old Top Dawg Entertainment artist Kendrick Lamar's rise from West Coast underground cult hero to mainstream superstar happened on stage at a hometown concert in during the summer of 2011. With Dr. Dre looking down from the balcony seats, Lamar was joined on stage by Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, and Game. Those West Coast icons, gangster rap torchbearers for two ... Read more in Amazon's Kendrick Lamar Store

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Product Details

  • Audio CD (October 22, 2012)
  • Original Release Date: 2012
  • Number of Discs: 2
  • Label: Aftermath
  • ASIN: B00913P6G0
  • In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (451 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,363 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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 feat. Jay Rock
6. Poetic Justice feat. Drake
7. good kid
8. m.A.A.d city feat MC Eiht
9. Swimming Pools (Drank) [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
14. Black Boy Fly
15. Now or Never feat. Mary J. Blige

Editorial Reviews

Deluxe Edition includes three additional tracks. 2012 release from the Compton-based Hip Hop artist. Currently signed to Top Dawg, Aftermath and lnterscope. Lamar is a member of Hip Hop supergroup Black Hippy, along with fellow West Coast rappers and label mates Jay Rock. Schoolboy Q and Ab-Soul. He first gained major attention after being mentioned by Dr. Dre resulting in a buzz for the, then upcoming. release of his fourth mixtape. Early in his career, Lamar amassed a large internet following, and had already worked with Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Wiz Khalifa, Game, Drake, Rick Ross, Meek Mill, Talib Kweli, Lady Gaga, Kid Cudi, Busta Rhymes, E-40, Warren G, Bun B, Tech N9ne and Lil Wayne among other popular artists.

Customer Reviews

I recommend this album to true fans of hip hop. M. Gyles  |  99 reviewers made a similar statement
Great Album, Great Lyrics, Good Beats & great concept in story telling. Notus30  |  84 reviewers made a similar statement
After long time I purchased an album, and it was worth it, I am still listening everyday. berent  |  60 reviewers made a similar statement
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29 of 31 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Music, Great Lyrics, Classic Hip Hop November 2, 2012
Format:MP3 Music
It takes me several listens to really digest music. Initially, I thought some Cali reviewers were hyping the album up by calling it a classic. I got off work and after the 2nd listen all the way through, I was sold. This has everything you look for in an album with very limited recognized artists.

I appreciate this album because it brings real, everyday life experiences to wax. Kendrick brings a cool story line without compromising lyrics to concept and without forcing himself on beats. The lyrics, beats, and flow combine to make great music. You can tell he had fun making this album. It defintely has an unique 90s feel mixed with today's hip hop. You can play this album straight through. This is my favorite album of 2012, and 2012 has been a great year for Rap and Hip Hop.

This is great music.
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31 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
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...
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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Pleasant Surprise! October 27, 2012
Format:Audio CD
Wow is pretty much all I have to say about Good Kid: M.A.D.D. City. Kendrick, your lyrics and tight beats to this unique album proves you have arrived! As many of our hip-hop favorites over the last 2 decades slowly wining down their careers in the game, new blood has to show this genre will be in good hands for many years to come, thanks to Lamar no doubt it will be.

I've only heard a few songs from Kendrick Lamar--thanks to MMG--but now since he's on Dre's Aftermath label -- he'll definitely be in great hands for years working with a legendary Grammy-winning producer who has produced many classics for NWA, 2PAC, and Eminem. Kendrick's sound almost bares in comparison to Outkast first album (which for a lot of hip-hop junkies that album was a pure classic)!

There is something extremely cosmic and raw with his lyrics especially when you hear 'Poetic Justice' 'Art of Peer Pressure' 'good kid', and 'm.a.D.D city' and 'Swimming Pools.' The rest of the album is quite impressive and very visionary if you ask me. You can now count me in as a fan of Kendrick Lamar!
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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Good kid classic cd!!!! October 22, 2012
Format:Audio CD
Just the album cover alone makes this a classic (so real he has a mini van on the deluxe cover to represent the struggle how deep is that not a phantom or lambo like most of deez wack mc's represent while they steady cover up no rap skills in exchange for fashion smh) Kendrick is true to his lyrics all the way down to his appearance. He's like the west coast version of j.cole both artist have more to offer to this hip hop game. Whole album is nice!!
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Way To Go Kendrick! October 26, 2012
Format:Audio CD
This project is AMAZING! In this day and age, it seems like people are making names for themselves out of an image that they can't keep up with, corrupted by television, radio and peers will make it hard for the New generation to be themselves.

Kendrick sees that and put it into his first major label album. Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City is a cry for help in my opinion, and he faced life as he knew it (and most of us know it) in a way that all urban city affiliates can relate to.

Kendrick tackles 2 things in my opinion: the troubles of today's youth AND the trouble with today's music. As he tells his flawless story of being in the city of Compton, he also manages a very eclectic score to compliment the scenes as they shift, giving YOU, the listener, a more broader vision of the picture he painting with his wordplay at these moments of conflict, which is why every song (whether you love or just "like" it) is A+ material.

Artists and recordings like this are far and few between, but it takes a person like Kendrick who understands the history of Hip Hop music, do to the upbringing of family playing Hip Hop as a child, and he also understands the things people in his age group face by observation and experience. Kendrick is on a mission to save music and lives at the same time, and by the way he executed Good Kid, M.A.A.D. city, he's just the young man for the job.

5 out of 5
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5.0 out of 5 stars yay kendrick
i knew i was going to love it from just a few songs i had already heard on the radio
Published 18 hours ago by angelicdeitystar
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely!
I cant stop listening to this. The blend of musical qualities in this album make it one of a kind! At first listen, you might be skeptical, but as you listen further, you can hear... Read more
Published 1 day ago by James Root
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfection
This album will be nominated for a Grammy this year. Awesome storytelling. Lyrical genius. Go Kendrick! You brought the West back!
Published 1 day ago by Ashley Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars Love, love Kendrick Lamar!
Enjoying it still. A must buy for 2013. You can let the whole cd play..haven't been able to do that in along time! Classic. No need for any more verbal wordplay. Go cop it!!
Published 3 days ago by Mommy Mika
5.0 out of 5 stars Intellectual, Poetic, Gangsta Rap
Kendrick uses lyrics like a suburb novelist, weaving themes, imagery, characters, and plot lines in an effort to convey life in Compton. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Eli Taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Music
Really great album and is very entertaining bought this as a gift for my husband and I am sure that he will really like it.
Published 8 days ago by Sheneka Hernandez
5.0 out of 5 stars love it
Love it very good cd! Off the chain. Ready for the next one. He is a very good artist. Cool
Published 8 days ago by connie mosley
5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE IT
THANKS FOR I LOVE IT LISTEN TO IT ALL DAY SINCE I GOT IT CANT TURN IT OFF LOL L
Published 8 days ago by Phlesette A. Banks
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Hip Hop Album I've Heard in While.
Lyrics: Dope
Beats: Hot
Creativity: Yup
Production: Super Clean

Prolly the best hip hop album I've heard since Kanye's Dark Twisted. Read more
Published 12 days ago by A Chavira
1.0 out of 5 stars Instrumental Album???
This was like an instrumental album--there was hardly any rapping/singing. Maybe I got the wrong CD-- it was really bad. Read more
Published 16 days ago by LESLIE M. MARTINEZ
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