Sherane a.k.a Master Splinter's Daughter
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| "Sherane a.k.a Master Splinter's Daughter" | |
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| Song by Kendrick Lamar | |
| from the album Good Kid, M.A.A.D City | |
| Released | October 22, 2012 |
| Recorded | 2012 |
| Length | 4:33 |
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| "Sherane a.k.a Master Splinter's Daughter" on YouTube | |
"Sherane a.k.a Master Splinter's Daughter" is a song by American rapper Kendrick Lamar, from his major-label debut studio album Good Kid, M.A.A.D City (2012).[1]
Background[edit]
Lamar told Complex that he was in Atlanta, where Tha Bizness gave him the beat and wrote the song soon after. "I was in Atlanta when Tha Bizness gave me the beat. Immediately I got a vibe where I wanted to talk about a specific girl back when I was growing up. A specific story that leads down the line into the album. I got the track and I started writing and I went back home and laid it down".[2]
Lyrics[edit]
"Sherane a.k.a Master Splinter's Daughter" is an introduction to the storyline of Good Kid, M.A.A.D City. The song opens with a prayer for eternal salvation, recited by Kendrick Lamar's longtime friends. An eerie beat, produced by Tha Bizness, is introduced at the end of the prayer. The lyrics discuss a sexual relationship between Lamar's 17-year-old self and a young woman named Sherane. While driving to Sherane's house for a sexual encounter, he is attacked by two gang members, saying "I pulled up, a smile on my face, and then I see / Two niggas, two black hoods / I froze as my phone rang". The song ends with a voicemail of Lamar's mother asking him for her car back and his father asking for Domino's pizza.[3][4][5]
Reception[edit]
The song received generally positive reviews from music critics. In a review of Good Kid, M.A.A.D City, XXL praises the song for its lyrics and usage of skits, saying, "Every record is both complexly arranged and sonically fitting, foregrounding Kendrick's vivid lyricism and amazing control of cadence. There’s not a single loophole. From the prayers on 'Sherane a.k.a. Master Splinter's Daughter' to the triumphant ending on 'Compton', each skit and track interweaves one another, solidifying a complete picture".[6]
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
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| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] | 42 |
References[edit]
- ^ Meara, Paul (October 14, 2012). Kendrick Lamar Reveals Tracklist & Production Credits for "good kid, m.A.A.d. city". Complex. Archived from the original on February 25, 2024. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- ^ Ahmed, Insanul (October 23, 2012). The Making of Kendrick Lamar's 'good kid, m.A.A.d city'. Complex. Archived from the original on January 31, 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
- ^ Greene, Jayson (October 23, 2012). Album reviews - good kid, m.A.A.d city. Pitchfork. Archived from the original on February 12, 2024. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- ^ Markman, Rob (January 14, 2013). Kendrick Lamar's 'good kid' Story 'Surprised' Real-Life Sherane. MTV. Archived from the original on February 25, 2024. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- ^ Kendrick Lamar, 'good kid, m.A.A.d city': Track-By-Track Review. Billboard. October 22, 2012. Archived from the original on February 25, 2024. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- ^ Kendrick Lamar, Good Kid, M.A.A.D City. XXL. October 23, 2012. Archived from the original on September 30, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- ^ "Kendrick Lamar Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 25, 2024.