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4.3 ( 66 total votes )
Game - The City
Artist: Game
Featuring: Kendrick Lamar
Producer: Cool & Dre
Album: The R.E.D. Album
Label: Aftermath/Geffen/Interscope
Hip-hop fans didn’t know what to expect when they pressed play on Game’s new R.E.D. Album. Would it be more like the DJBooth (un)approved Pu**y Fight or more like the DJBooth approved Pot of Gold? That question was resoundingly answered on the album’s opening song The City. Cool & Dre get cinematic, deep and dark on the beat, giving Game plenty of fuel to drop some of the most passionate and honest verses we’ve heard from him. (Yeah, I was one of those critics who said LAX was average). But perhaps more notable is City’s guest verse which gives rising west coast star Kendrick Lamar his most high-profile placement to date; and good lord does Kendrick make the most of his opportunity. While I’m sure we’ll see a wide range of opinions in the comments below, frankly, if you’re not impressed by this than nothing Game does could impress you. While City is one of its best offerings, the rest of the R.E.D. Album isn’t too far behind, so if you’re feeling the intensity on this one be sure to pick up a copy.
Update: Click “Listen Now” above to watch Game’s “The City” video.
This song first appeared on the
Rap Chart
on August 29, 2011
Listen to More: Game , Kendrick Lamar , Music Videos, Hitmaker Written by Nathan S.
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This is crazy!! Kendrick outshined Game though...but RED ALBUM is CLASSIC
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| Posted on Aug 24, 2011 |
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Production is nice, but Kendrick is definitely the highlight of the track. I didn't even care for Kendrick before this song, but that ending verse was phenomenal. Overall, I'm highly pleased with the R.E.D. album.
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| Posted on Aug 24, 2011 |
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 ^^^ I don't think Lamar outshone Game. Cool and Dre nail the beat.
Now, I don't particularly care for Game, but I can't front - The track is hot. |
| Posted on Aug 24, 2011 |
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it's ok okay but there's nothing special about it I would hold back those 4's and 5's
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| Posted on Aug 24, 2011 |
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wide range of opinions??? this should be nothing but banger and classic ratings
the beat is hot (i'm really feeling the "angels in the city" in the background), game's verses are great, and kdot effin kills the sh*t outta this undoubtedly a classic track in my opinion |
| Posted on Aug 24, 2011 |
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the album was beast by the way...4.5/5
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| Posted on Aug 24, 2011 |
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@ 90's soldier: you're crazy...nothing special????? Kendricks verse wasn't special??????? its your opinion i guess but i can't believe a hip hop listener wouldnt think that verse was not hot
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| Posted on Aug 24, 2011 |
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| Posted on Aug 24, 2011 |
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Kendrick was definitely the highlight for me. The spoken word chorus and that acapella verse were stellar. Game's lines were solid and ingenuous as well.
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| Posted on Aug 24, 2011 |
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BEST song on the new album and one of Game's best records... possibly... ever?! And if you didn't believe in Kendrick before, you certainly will now.
I don't give out many of these... 
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| Posted on Aug 24, 2011 |
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Best song on R.E.D. hands down.
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| Posted on Aug 24, 2011 |
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This song is sick....both Game and Kendrick sound hungry...
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| Posted on Aug 24, 2011 |
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Hot Track and the Game does his thing. That cat Kendrick Lamar is now on my radar ... he is fire.
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| Posted on Aug 24, 2011 |
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This cut goes hard! The Game needs to stick to just making music... He would be one of the best out there if he just let his music do the talking,
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| Posted on Aug 24, 2011 |
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| Posted on Aug 24, 2011 |
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This is fire! Kendrick Lamar killed. The Game killed it also. Im so glad he took so long to come out with the R.E.D. Album, because this is a classic. I've only heard half of the album but the first half is a classic.
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| Posted on Aug 24, 2011 |
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2nd best song on the album
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| Posted on Aug 24, 2011 |
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Good God! Kendrick is a @*#$!!
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| Posted on Aug 24, 2011 |
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Cool production. I am a huge Kendrick fan, but I really don't like The Game that much. I feel like his voice doesn't compliment Kendrick's very well. Kendrick did his thing as always.
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| Posted on Aug 24, 2011 |
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I don't normally listen to Game. That's soon going to change...
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| Posted on Aug 25, 2011 |
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| Posted on Aug 27, 2011 |
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One of my favorite songs from the album.
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| Posted on Aug 27, 2011 |
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dam. kendrick beast on this. game's aggressive flow was on point.
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| Posted on Aug 27, 2011 |
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| Posted on Aug 27, 2011 |
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i like game more than kendrick on this one but i like kendrick too. best song on the album, one of my fav game's song
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| Posted on Aug 28, 2011 |
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one of kendricks worst overall verses, games always on point though. RED > WTT
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| Posted on Aug 28, 2011 |
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| Posted on Aug 28, 2011 |
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One Word..... FIRE!!!
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| Posted on Aug 28, 2011 |
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They both came with their A game, just painted a gritty cinematic scenery. One of my favorite tracks off his R.E.D. album
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| Posted on Aug 28, 2011 |
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SICK SICK SICK SICK SICK. Game back, Kendrick up and coming. Straight DOPE. 5 Starts
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| Posted on Aug 28, 2011 |
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| Posted on Aug 28, 2011 |
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game did his thing. kendrick mirked it.
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| Posted on Aug 28, 2011 |
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Standout the best song off the album...Kendrick kills every song he's on! Good look for Game to embrace the new best rapper from Compton. Beat is too epic. Sounds like a classic to me
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| Posted on Aug 29, 2011 |
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this is deff a hot song
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| Posted on Aug 30, 2011 |
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dauummmmmm dat ending son that shti go hard
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| Posted on Aug 31, 2011 |
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Another classi GAME hit. This song goes deep & hard! What can you expect from a DRE production?
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| Posted on Aug 31, 2011 |
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Was never really a game fan ever since the 50 beef cuz i'm a southside representer lol, but all that juvenile crap aside Game did his thing and I been fuggin with Kendrick since Overly Dedicated. I won't say this my favorite track on the album (at the mo it's Mama Knows) but it goes it goes lol.
Check me out: brandenlei.bandcamp.com |
| Posted on Sep 01, 2011 |
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Really this album is insane, one of those long listens that takes a few spins to truly understand it's greatness and this is the song that sets it all off. Sounds like he is strangling the mic, like he wants the listeners to shit themselves, like he's got D.r. Dre pointing a gun at his head telling him, "Game, Aftermath needs a hit record". And man does he come through, not even Kendrick Lamar can outshine him and that's what K-Dot is build to do. The beat is beautiful, dark, slow and perfect setup for what the R.E.D. Album shapes up to be. Some of Game's best energy and lyrics on one song and one album.
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| Posted on Sep 03, 2011 |
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| Posted on Sep 03, 2011 |
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I was seriously thinking that this would be one of those situations that in order to kill the beast (50) the hero had to also sacrifice himself but obviously this song and album prove that wrong.
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| Posted on Sep 03, 2011 |
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Cool and Dre make good use of the sample "tonight is what it means to be young" by fire inc...and who said hip hoppers didnt appreciate music lol!
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| Posted on Sep 04, 2011 |
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Kendrick Lamar... That is all.
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| Posted on Sep 05, 2011 |
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KENDRICK!
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| Posted on Sep 05, 2011 |
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| Posted on Sep 09, 2011 |
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I'm giving a 4 star cause Kendrick murdered it lyrically, but the beat is too dam boring.
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| Posted on Sep 12, 2011 |
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2011 |
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this is a good one
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| Posted on Sep 19, 2011 |
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one of my favourite on the album
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| Posted on Oct 06, 2011 |
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this iz the real Game @*#$! dope
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| Posted on Oct 07, 2011 |
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| Posted on Oct 09, 2011 |
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good.
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| Posted on Oct 15, 2011 |
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Lamar!!! killin
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| Posted on Oct 17, 2011 |
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love this. really set the tone for the album
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| Posted on Nov 26, 2011 |
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Wow real good son!.. keep pushin this masterpiece.. both real good.. the Compton slumz.. C.A.D.E.D~compton all day every day!!! Cptlyfe90220
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| Posted on Jan 26, 2012 |
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siiiick
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| Posted on Jan 31, 2012 |
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Saw Game live, he opened with Kendrick's verse off this song. Just Kendrick's verse. SO Badass. Great song, great video.
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| Posted on Mar 22, 2012 |
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I'm really late on this one but better late than never! Strong flow by Game, but Lamar really did his thing. Cool video too.
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| Posted on Mar 22, 2012 |
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| Posted on Mar 23, 2012 |
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can't stand the game. gave it 1 star cuzza kendrick, doe
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| Posted on Mar 23, 2012 |
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| Posted on Mar 25, 2012 |
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Sorry I don't get it.
Game acts so serious he can't be taken seriously. What is the point? It isn't entertaining...Chill man. Rap like this is dying...lets put it in the history books please. At least he took the red dye out of his hair. |
| Posted on Mar 25, 2012 |
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| Posted on Mar 26, 2012 |
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nice to have the old game back and kendrick just destroyed this track straight fire
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| Posted on Mar 26, 2012 |
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gREAT TRACK!!! kENDRICK KILLED IT!!!
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