
The album received universal critical acclaim and reached number two on the Billboard 200. Good Kid, M.A.A.D City was released in October 2012, through TDE, Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records. " Swimming Pools (Drank)", the album's lead single, peaked at number 17 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became his first top 20 hit on the chart. The album's first single, " The Recipe", peaked at number 38 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. In mid-2012, Lamar began promoting his second studio album and major label debut, Good Kid, M.A.A.D City. The album's lead single, " HiiiPoWeR", was released prior to the album through iTunes.

It peaked at number 113 on the US Billboard 200 chart. Lamar's debut studio album Section.80, was released on July 2, 2011, and issued on independent record label Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE).
