#8 good kid, m.A.A.d city by Kendrick Lamar (2012)
One of the most fully realized mainstream hip-hop albums (from any region) in years, K. Dot showcased his gift for rhymes, his strong perspective and undeniably a persona that was undeniably Compton on his major label debut. An album that reignited the West Coast hip-hop scene for a new generation and turned Lamar into a sensation.
