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good kid, m.A.A.d city is the debut studio album from Californian rapper Kendrick Lamar. Singles from the album include "The Recipe", featuring Dr. Dre, "Swimming Pools (Drank)", produced by T-Minus and mixed by Dr. Dre and TDE's Ali and "Compton, also featuring Dre. Production credits on the album include Tha Bizness, Just Blaze and The Neptunes.
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By Kellen
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Well what can I say, If I could give 6 stars, I would. The whole album is a masterpiece and the best thing I've heard in 2012, without a doubt. It's set out to be an ALBUM, not just a bunch of tracks on a disc. Kendrick tells a story all the way through, hence the album is appropriately named, 'a short film by Kendrick Lamar'. It's genius, it's almost like a movie experience on an album. There's some skits at the beginning and end of songs as a tactic to get you into the right mood for the following track, and to lay out the topic/issue that Kendrick wants to talk about.
I can safely say, from amazing heart felt tracks like 'the art of peer pressure', to the incredible Hit-Boy produced track (N****s in Paris, Goldie), 'Backseat Freestyle', Kendrick kills every track, as you would expect from such a talented lyricist.
Best album of 2012, easily.
I can safely say, from amazing heart felt tracks like 'the art of peer pressure', to the incredible Hit-Boy produced track (N****s in Paris, Goldie), 'Backseat Freestyle', Kendrick kills every track, as you would expect from such a talented lyricist.
Best album of 2012, easily.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Tich
Format:Audio CD
Early in 2012 my teenage son (whose musical taste mostly comprises of grime, dub step and rap) played me a song called 'Cartoons And Cereal' by Kendrick Lamar. I was so impressed, I asked him to play it again. Here was a 'rapper' who wasn't singing about the usual topics of bitches, n****s and having wads of money. Instead, he was telling us about how he wanted to do something with his life.
On the strength of this I purchased this album, and have to say that I wasn't disappointed in the slightest (bearing in mind, this review is from a middle aged classic rocker who thinks the best album ever is Zep's Physical Graffiti! From the very first tune it grabs you - no over production, no thud thud beat that annoys the balls off you! Lyrically, it's one of the strongest albums I've heard in a long time. Tracks that stand out for me are 'The Art Of Peer Pressure' - how many teenagers could learn from this? - and 'Sing About Me: I'm Dying Of Thirst' - the haunting backing vocals of the second half are simply superb. From start to finish it's a master class.
The album is full of quality, and just grows with each play. I can't recommend it highly enough - if you buy just one hip-hop/rap album this decade, buy this one - you won't be disappointed.
On the strength of this I purchased this album, and have to say that I wasn't disappointed in the slightest (bearing in mind, this review is from a middle aged classic rocker who thinks the best album ever is Zep's Physical Graffiti! From the very first tune it grabs you - no over production, no thud thud beat that annoys the balls off you! Lyrically, it's one of the strongest albums I've heard in a long time. Tracks that stand out for me are 'The Art Of Peer Pressure' - how many teenagers could learn from this? - and 'Sing About Me: I'm Dying Of Thirst' - the haunting backing vocals of the second half are simply superb. From start to finish it's a master class.
The album is full of quality, and just grows with each play. I can't recommend it highly enough - if you buy just one hip-hop/rap album this decade, buy this one - you won't be disappointed.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:MP3 Download|Amazon Verified Purchase
Best album I've bought in a very long time!!! Always listen to when running as it gets you pumped and up the hills!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Hip Hop is still alive
Put it this way, I own the mp3 of this album, but after a couple of listens, I decided I needed a hard copy. My mac doesn't even have a disk drive... Read more
Published 2 days ago by Alex
4.0 out of 5 stars
Worth a listen
I love this album - although I have skipped a few tracks which i felt were not as good as others.
Good background music.
Good background music.
Published 9 days ago by Sandi
5.0 out of 5 stars
Most impressive breakout since Drake
You can hear a heavy Dre influence on the beats on this record which was more than enough for me to buy this but this kid has great potential and his lyrics are not your standard... Read more
Published 19 days ago by C Watson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
I got this for my brother, any Kendrick Lamar fans, I'm sure I don't need to tell you how brilliant he is.
Published 1 month ago by Toyosi
5.0 out of 5 stars
THE BEST
JUST.. THE BEST!!!.. bought this for my partner for christmas and have come to love it just as much. an amazing talent and mind is KENDRICK LEMAR
Published 1 month ago by santana
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Quality
Good quality lyrics and production. Worth a purchase with out a doubt. Every song on the cd has its own merit, defo one of the best albums worth buying at the moment.
Published 1 month ago by Mr. I. H. Ashby
5.0 out of 5 stars
Believe the hype
this album is quality. when i heard this guy was from Compton and signed to aftermath (Dre's label) i was expecting a real gem of work and boy were my expectations met... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Margaret Thatcher
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Album
Great album it's just a shame it turned up with a cracked case. My music collection is my pride & joy!
Published 2 months ago by Michelle Harding
4.0 out of 5 stars
classic?
This album might be considered a classic. Kendrick is a great story teller that gets you to listen closely to every word he's saying. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Karel VH
4.0 out of 5 stars
Do you spiff? Kendrick does.
A quite spiffing album with the popular ditty "Bitch Don't Kill My Vibe" providing much entertainment during the cold winter months
Published 2 months ago by Samuelsan
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