good kid, m.A.A.d cityKendrick Lamar
Hip-Hop · 2010s
good kid, m.A.A.d city — 2012
Kendrick Lamar
Released 2012Hip-Hop
Classic78247 Verdict
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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. Not their most famous record, but one of their most consistent.
On vinyl: A vinyl-revival-era release, so fresh pressings are usually easy to find new.
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