good kid, m.A.A.d city

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As I produce my final TDE album, I feel joy to have been a part of such a cultural imprint after 17 years. The Struggles. The Success. And most importantly, the Brotherhood. May the Most High continue to use Top Dawg as a vessel for candid creators. As I continue to pursue my life’s calling. Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2018". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 8, 2019 . Retrieved December 5, 2018.

c] "Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe" contains portions of "Tiden Flyver", written by Robin Braun, Vindahl Friis and Lykke Schmidt, as performed by Boom Clap Bachelors; and contains elements of the master recording "Tiden Flyver", as performed by Boom Clap Bachelors. The album's first single, " The Recipe", was released on April 3, 2012. [38] The song featured Lamar's mentor, Dr. Dre, and was produced by Scoop DeVille. [39] It peaked at number 38 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. [40] Lamar and Dr. Dre shot a video for the song at a mansion in Los Angeles in May, although it was never released. [41] The album's second single, " Swimming Pools (Drank)", was released on July 31, 2012, while the music video premiered on August 3, 2012. [42] [43] The song became a hit, peaking at number 17 on the US Billboard Hot 100. [44] "Swimming Pools (Drank)" was also certified gold in the United States by the RIAA. [45]Robert Dimery; Michael Lydon (2014). 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die: Revised and Updated Edition. Universe. ISBN 978-0-7893-2074-2. a b c Caramanica, Jon (October 29, 2012). "Storytelling Rappers, Cool and Hot". The New York Times. p.C1. Archived from the original on December 31, 2014 . Retrieved November 23, 2012. The album earned Lamar four Grammy Award nominations at the 2014 Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year. The album was also named to many end-of-the-year lists, often topping them. It was later certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In 2020, the album was ranked 115th on Rolling Stone 's updated list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time and in 2022, the publication named it the greatest concept album of all time. Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 7, 2020 . Retrieved December 4, 2020. Paine, Jake. "Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 11/4/2012". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on November 9, 2012 . Retrieved November 8, 2012.

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Frere-Jones, Sasha (October 29, 2012). "California King". The New Yorker. Archived from the original on November 25, 2012 . Retrieved November 25, 2012. Poetic Justice" was released as the third single in North America, and the fourth single overall, featuring Drake. The song was serviced to American rhythmic contemporary radio on January 15, 2013, [48] and peaked at number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100. [44] It was also soon certified gold in the United States by the RIAA. [49]

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