Shortly after letting loose the tracklist of his highly anticipated major label debut, Kendrick Lamar gives us yet another incredible single. “Compton” features Lamar’s mentor, Dr. Dre, and soulful, stadium-worthy production from super-producer Just Blaze. This track takes a more celebratory sound as the rising star declares himself “King Kendrick,” trading bars with the legendary Doctor as they pay homage to their hometown.
The countdown to the October 22nd good kid, m.A.A.d. city release date starts now for us ninjas. Stream this triumphant cut below and hit the jump to check out the tracklist, which includes notable features from Drake, Lady Gaga and Mary J. Blige. You can cop this song, and preorder the album, over at iTunes now.
1. Sherane a.k.a Master Splinter’s Daughter
2. Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe f. Lady Gaga
3. Backseat Freestyle
4. The Art Of Peer Pressure
5. Money Trees f. Jay Rock
6. Poetic Justice f. Drake
7. good kid
8. m.A.A.d city f. MC Eiht
9. Swimming Pools (Drank) (Extended Version)
10. Sing About Me, I’m Dying Of Thirst
11. Real f. Anna Wise
12. Compton f. Dr. Dre
13. The Recipe f. Dr. Dre (Bonus Track)
14. Black Boy Fly (Bonus Track)
15. Now Or Never f. Mary J. Blige (Bonus Track)
16. Collect Calls (Bonus Track)
17. Swimming Pools (Drank) (Bonus Track)