A self-described 'short film' about growing up in Compton, structured as a cohesive narrative with cinematic detail. Dense, melodic and replayable, it confirmed Kendrick as the leading rapper of his generation. A modern classic. Released in 2012, it's a key entry in Kendrick Lamar's run.
On vinyl: A vinyl-revival-era release, so fresh pressings are usually easy to find new.
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More from Kendrick Lamar — where to go next
If you have good kid, m.A.A.d city, these are the Kendrick Lamar records worth reaching for next.
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To Pimp a Butterfly2015 · Hip-HopStart here
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Section.802011 · Hip-HopClassic
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good kid, m.A.A.d city2012 · you're viewing this oneClassic
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untitled unmastered.2016 · Hip-HopClassic
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DAMN.2017 · Hip-HopClassic
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