good kid, m.A.A.d city (deluxe edition) (2012) - Kendrick Lamar


The Good Kid, M.A.A.D City (Deluxe Edition) expands on Kendrick Lamar’s 2012 masterpiece, adding bonus tracks that further explore the album’s themes of street life, personal growth, and the weight of one’s environment. This version retains the cinematic storytelling of the original while offering additional layers to the experience.

Tracklist (Deluxe Edition):

  1. Sherane a.k.a Master Splinter’s Daughter
  2. Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe
  3. Backseat Freestyle
  4. The Art of Peer Pressure
  5. Money Trees (feat. Jay Rock)
  6. Poetic Justice (feat. Drake)
  7. Good Kid
  8. M.A.A.D City (feat. MC Eiht)
  9. Swimming Pools (Drank) (Extended Version)
  10. Sing About Me, I’m Dying of Thirst
  11. Real (feat. Anna Wise)
  12. Compton (feat. Dr. Dre)

Bonus Tracks:
13. The Recipe (feat. Dr. Dre)
14. Black Boy Fly
15. Now or Never (feat. Mary J. Blige)
16. Collect Calls (Target Edition)
17. Swimming Pools (Drank) (Bonus)

While the original album already functions as a cohesive narrative, the deluxe edition expands on Kendrick’s perspective. The Recipe, featuring Dr. Dre, is an ode to California, celebrating the lifestyle and allure of the West Coast. Black Boy Fly is a deeply personal reflection on Kendrick’s journey, detailing his fears of being left behind while others, like fellow Compton native Aaron Afflalo, found success.

Now or Never, featuring Mary J. Blige, serves as a triumphant closer, reinforcing Kendrick’s rise and the struggle to maintain integrity in the industry. The Target-exclusive track, Collect Calls, offers another somber reflection on the

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