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Poetic Justice (song)

"Poetic Justice"
Single by Kendrick Lamar featuring Drake
from the album Good Kid m.A.A.d City
ReleasedJanuary 15, 2013 (2013-01-15)
Recorded2012
StudioTDE Red Room, Carson, California
GenreHip hop
Length5:00
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Scoop DeVille
Kendrick Lamar singles chronology
"Backseat Freestyle"
(2012) 		"Poetic Justice"
(2013) 		"YOLO"
(2013)
Drake singles chronology
"Lord Knows"
(2012) 		"Poetic Justice"
(2013) 		"Love Me"
(2013)
Music video
"Poetic Justice" on YouTube

"Poetic Justice" is a song by American rapper 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.

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] The song's cover art feature Jackson and 2Pac, who both star in the namesake, Poetic Justice.

Music video

In a December 2012 interview, Lamar stated that the music video would be filmed "soon". Although he expressed interest in having Jackson herself, 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 Kendrick Lamar under the pseudonym the Lil Homie, alongside Dee.Jay.Dave and Dangeroo Kipawaa, was released February 22, 2013. The video features cameo appearances by Lamar's fellow West Coast rappers Jay Rock, YG and Glasses Malone.[6]

Critical reception

The song garnered critical acclaim. 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".[citation needed] 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]

While one source has identified "Poetic Justice" as a "false empowerment anthem" for East African girls due to a line in Drake's feature,[9] Lamar has stated in an interview how aesthetic choices for the music video's production involved recognizing the "diversity of beauty" in casting.[10]

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.[11]

Commercial performance

The song debuted at number 76 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the album's first week on sale.[12] It has peaked at number 26 as of March 7, 2013.[13] It also charted at number eight on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and at number six on Hot Rap Songs. On May 9, 2013, the song was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Charts

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[22] 2× Platinum 140,000‡
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[23] Gold 30,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[24] Gold 400,000‡
United States (RIAA)[25] 2× Platinum 2,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Country Date Format Label
United States October 22, 2012[26] Rhythmic radio
April 16, 2013[27] Mainstream radio

References

  1. ^ "Scoop Deville Recalls Linking With Kendrick Lamar To Produce "Poetic Justice"". HipHop DX. 26 November 2012. Retrieved 27 November 2012.
  2. ^ "Scoop DeVille Says 50 Cent Wanted Kendrick Lamar's "Poetic Justice"". HipHop DX. 31 October 2012. Retrieved 1 November 2012.
  3. ^ "Kendrick Lamar Performs On Saturday Night Live (Video)". 2DopeBoyz. Retrieved 27 January 2013.
  4. ^ "Kendrick Lamar Wants Janet Jackson To Appear In "Poetic Justice" Video". HipHop DX. 17 December 2012. Retrieved 19 December 2012.
  5. ^ Battan, Carrie (22 February 2013). "Watch: Kendrick Lamar and Drake Star in a Story of Love and Murder in the Video for "Poetic Justice"". PitchforkMedia. Retrieved July 24, 2015.
  6. ^ "Video: Kendrick Lamar f/ Drake – 'Poetic Justice'". Rap-Up. February 22, 2013. Retrieved February 22, 2013.
  7. ^ Carroll, Jim (November 2, 2012). "Kendrick Lamar". The Irish Times. Dublin. Retrieved November 25, 2012.
  8. ^ "Kendrick Lamar And Drake Link Up On 'Poetic Justice'". Archived from the original on October 21, 2012. Retrieved 2 November 2012.
  9. ^ Farah, Safy-Hallan (3 April 2013). "Poetic Justice: Drake and East African Girls". The Feminist Wire.
  10. ^ News, Video-9 years ago (2013-03-01). "Kendrick Lamar Explains The Identity Politics Of "Poetic Justice"". Okayplayer. Retrieved 2021-12-18. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  11. ^ "New Music: Busta Rhymes f/ Q-Tip – 'Poetic Justice (Remix)'". Rap Up. December 21, 2012. Retrieved February 12, 2013.
  12. ^ "Hot 100 Songs & New Music: 71 - 80 Songs". Billboard Music Charts. Retrieved 1 November 2012.
  13. ^ Grein, Paul. "Week Ending March 3, 2013. Songs: Is The Right Song #1?". Retrieved 2013-03-07.
  14. ^ "Kendrick Lamar – Poetic Justice" (in Dutch). Ultratip.
  15. ^ "Kendrick Lamar Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 2, 2012.
  16. ^ "Kendrick Lamar Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 2, 2012.
  17. ^ "Kendrick Lamar Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 2, 2012.
  18. ^ "Kendrick Lamar Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved January 4, 2015.
  19. ^ "2013 Year End Charts — R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
  20. ^ "2013 Year End Charts — Rap Songs". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
  21. ^ "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2013". Billboard. Retrieved October 1, 2019.
  22. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2024 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
  23. ^ "Brazilian single certifications – Kendrick Lamar – Poetic Justice" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  24. ^ "British single certifications – Kendrick Lamar ft Drake – Poetic Justice". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
  25. ^ "American single certifications – Kendrick Lamar – Poetic Justice". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 13, 2018.
  26. ^ "Top 40/Rhythmic-Crossover". All Access Music Group. Retrieved January 4, 2013.
  27. ^ "CHR – Available for Airplay Archive". FMQB. Retrieved October 5, 2013.

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