Kendrick Lamar: good kid, m.A.A.d city LTD

LP Record Kendrick Lamar's debut album, Good Kid, M.A.A.D City, was released on 22 October 2012 to widespread critical acclaim. The album was praised for its lyrics and Lamar's storytelling ability. Several publications named Good Kid, M.A.A.D City one of the best albums of 2012, and it was nominated for Album of the Year at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards. The album's lead single, "The Recipe", was released on 3 April 2012. The song features Lamar's mentor and fellow West Coast rapper, Dr. Dre, and was produced by Scoop DeVille. The album's second single, "Swimming Pools (Drank)", was released on 31 July 2012. The song was produced by T-Minus and features rapper Schoolboy Q. The album's third single, "Poetic Justice", was released on 11 September 2012.