Poetic Justice (song)
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Single by Kendrick Lamar featuring Drake | |||||||||||||||||||
from the album Good Kid m.A.A.d City | |||||||||||||||||||
Released | January 15, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||
Format | Digital download | ||||||||||||||||||
Recorded | 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||
Genre | Hip hop | ||||||||||||||||||
Length | 5:00 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Producer(s) | Scoop DeVille | ||||||||||||||||||
Certification | Gold (RIAA) | ||||||||||||||||||
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"Poetic Justice" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Kendrick Lamar, from his major-label debut studio album Good Kid, M.A.A.D City (2012). The song, produced by American record producer Scoop DeVille, features a verse from Canadian rapper Drake. The song was released as the album's fourth official single, due to its positive response.
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Background
The song was produced by Scoop DeVille, who Lamar had previously worked with on his debut single "The Recipe". DeVille sampled Janet Jackson's "Any Time, Any Place." Lamar and DeVille chose to sample the record after it came on the radio during their studio session.[1] In an interview, DeVille recalled several artists wanting the song, including American rapper 50 Cent, before he ended up giving it to Lamar.[2] On January 26, 2013, Lamar performed the song on Saturday Night Live, as well as his previous single "Swimming Pools (Drank)."[3]
Music video
In a December 2012 interview, Lamar stated that the music video would be filmed "soon." Although he expressed interest in having American recording artist and actress Janet Jackson, who starred in the 1993 film from which the song takes its name, to appear in the video,[4] she did not make an appearance.[5]
The music video, directed by The Lil Homie, Dee.Jay.Dave and Dangeroo Kipawaa, was released February 22, 2013. The video features cameo appearances by Jay Rock, YG and Glasses Malone.[6]
Critical reception
The song garnered critical acclaim from most music critics. Reviews complimented the performances of both rappers, but most of the praise went out to the sampling of Janet Jackson's hit "Any Time, Any Place". The Irish Times complimented it as one of the best tracks from Good Kid, M.A.A.D City.[7] MTV called the song "flawless" and one of the most anticipated collaborations of the album.[8]
Remix
A freestyle over the song's instrumental was recorded and released by American rappers Busta Rhymes and Q-Tip on December 21, 2012, where the two pay homage to Janet Jackson.[9]
Commercial performance
The song debuted at #76 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the album's first week on sale.[10] It has peaked at number 26 as of March 7, 2013.[11] It also charted at #8 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and at #2 on Hot Rap Songs. On May 9, 2013, the song was certified Gold by the RIAA.
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Sales/shipments |
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United States (RIAA)[19] | Gold | 500,000 |
^shipments figures based on certification alone |
Release history
Country | Date | Format | Label |
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United States | January 15, 2013[20] | Rhythmic radio | |
April 16, 2013[21] | Mainstream radio |
References
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- ↑ "Ultratop.be – Kendrick Lamar – Poetic Justice" (in Dutch). Ultratip.
- ↑ "Kendrick Lamar – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for Kendrick Lamar. Retrieved November 2, 2012.
- ↑ "Kendrick Lamar – Chart history" Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for Kendrick Lamar. Retrieved November 2, 2012.
- ↑ "Kendrick Lamar – Chart history" Billboard Hot Rap Songs for Kendrick Lamar. Retrieved November 2, 2012.
- ↑ "Kendrick Lamar – Chart history" Billboard Rhythmic Songs for Kendrick Lamar. Retrieved January 4, 2015.
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- Singlechart usages for Billboardrapsongs
- Singlechart usages for Billboardrhythmic
- Certification Table Entry usages for United States
- 2012 songs
- Kendrick Lamar songs
- Songs written by Kendrick Lamar
- Drake (rapper) songs
- Songs written by Drake (rapper)
- Songs written by Janet Jackson
- 2013 singles
- Interscope Records singles
- Aftermath Entertainment singles
- Top Dawg Entertainment singles
- Song recordings produced by Scoop DeVille
- Songs written by Scoop DeVille
- Songs written by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis