good kid, m.A.A.d city

Visceral, cinematic, and culturally defining—Kendrick Lamar’s good kid, m.A.A.d city is more than just an album; it’s a gripping coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of Compton. Released in 2012, this genre-redefining masterpiece blends sharp storytelling, atmospheric beats, and raw vulnerability, establishing Kendrick as one of hip-hop’s most important voices.

From the hypnotic Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe to the adrenaline-fueled chaos of m.A.A.d city and the introspective regret of Sing About Me, I’m Dying of Thirst, every track is a chapter in a deeply personal yet universally resonant narrative. The album’s seamless production, with contributions from Dr. Dre, Pharrell Williams, Hit-Boy, and Just Blaze, ties everything together into a haunting, immersive experience.

Now available on high-quality vinyl, good kid, m.A.A.d city delivers every poignant lyric, cinematic skit, and West Coast groove with analog warmth and full sonic depth, allowing listeners to fully absorb Kendrick’s lyrical mastery and storytelling genius.

Track Listing:

1. Sherane a.k.a Master Splinter’s Daughter – 4:33
2. Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe – 5:10
3. Backseat Freestyle – 3:32
4. The Art of Peer Pressure – 5:24
5. Money Trees (feat. Jay Rock) – 6:26
6. Poetic Justice (feat. Drake) – 5:00
7. good kid – 3:34
8. m.A.A.d city (feat. MC Eiht) – 5:50
9. Swimming Pools (Drank) (Extended Version) – 5:13
10. Sing About Me, I’m Dying of Thirst – 12:03
11. Real (feat. Anna Wise) – 7:23
12. Compton (feat. Dr. Dre) – 4:08

This isn’t just an album—it’s a modern hip-hop classic, a deeply immersive experience that captures the highs, lows, and moral dilemmas of street life. If you’re looking for one of the greatest concept albums of all time, good kid, m.A.A.d city belongs on your turntable.