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Good Kid, M.A.A.D City - A Legend Was Born


Kendrick Lamar's 2nd studio album is a masterpiece which will last for generations to come, a defining moment in his legendary career. Kendrick Lamar's sole purpose of this album was the tell his story. No showing-off his wealth. No remarks about women, partying and drugs (unless it ties with his story). Pure, oldfashioned storied rap. An art we seem to have lost over the past few years within the rap industry.

I was going to go through and list the classic and timeless tracks which originate from this album until I reached the 7th song and realised I may as well have named the entire album. the track most synonymous with the album may be m.A.A.d city. This track truly reveals the brutality and injustices experienced in Kendrick's life, detailing life in Compton for a teenager, the choices most of the natives are forced to make. Red or Blue? Bloodz or Cripz? Pitting families and best friends against each other. 

Although, just a couple tracks before m.A.A.d city, Kendrick Lamar teams up with fellow Hip-Hop/Rap artist Drake on the track poetic justice, producing a more melodic and soulful track as a "dedication song for Sherane", as explained by Kendrick himself, who constantly makes reference to Sherane, a girl he develops a love/hate relationship with.

A prodigy of the great Dr. Dre, it was only fitting that Dr Dre was to make an appearance on the album, which as it turns out, is the very last track Compton (the hometown which both artists belong to). Compton acts as a celebration of sorts, the acceptance of the man he has evolved into throughout the album, as well as an appreciation of his "hood", exclaiming "Compton, ain't no city quite like mine". It is a true testament to his wisdom and maturity to accept himself and what he has become, speak about it in on an album in such a personal and revealing way for his audience to absorb and pay homage. This is most definitely an album I am able to sit and listen, from start to finish, with no interruption or skipping tracks and binge constantly, with the effects of the songs still raw and fresh as if it was my first time listening.

A solid 9/10 rating for this album!

Lucas

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