2012 Top 10 Albums of the Year: #1) Kendrick Lamar - “good kid, m.A.A.d city”

There’s something to be said about a rap artist that work as well as Kendrick above the snare beat.  When I heard all the hype surround this album, I really looked forward to listening to it and dismissing it quickly.  Much to my surprise, “good kid, m.A.A.d city” turned out to be the best album of the year.