 Besides all the great ideas and life , this journey through the concrete jungle of Compton is worth taking because of the artistic richness , plus the attraction of a whip @-@ smart rapper flying high during his rookie season . Any hesitation about the horror of it all is quickly wiped away by Kendrick 's mix of true talk , open heart , open mind , and extended hand . Add it all up and subtract the hype , and this one is still potent enough to rise to the top of the pile . 
