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King

Kollegah · 2014

141 min · 21 tracks · hip-hop

A braggadocious blend of intricate wordplay and booming beats defines this high-octane hip-hop album.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • immediate hooks and energy

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — Debuted at number one, solidifying Kollegah's prominence in German rap.
Themes
luxurious lifestyle· German rap dominance· braggadocious storytelling
Career context
When 'King' was released in 2014, Kollegah was already an established figure in the German rap scene, having released multiple successful albums prior. This album followed his pivotal release 'Bossaura' (2013), which solidified his reputation for complex lyricism and self-made success. By this point, he had begun to experiment with themes of power and dominance more than ever.
Stylistic neighbors
Farid Bang· Sido· Bushido
If this clicks, go next to
Imperator — Continues the high-energy flow with intricate wordplay and powerful beats.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Killa by Farid Bang — Shares a similar braggadocious style with hard-hitting beats and themes of dominance in German rap.
Ich und meine Maske by Sido — Features intricate wordplay and a focus on personal success and image, akin to Kollegah's storytelling.
Electro Ghetto by Bushido — Combines aggressive lyricism with themes of power and lifestyle, paralleling the vibe of 'King.'

Tracklist

New here? Start with "Alpha".

Disc 1

  • 1 Alpha Start here 2:22
  • 2 King 3:31
  • 3 Flightmode 3:28
  • 4 R.I.P. 3:25
  • 5 Cohibas, blauer Dunst 3:25
  • 6 AKs im Wandschrank 3:03
  • 7 Morgengrauen 3:20
  • 8 Sanduhr 3:21
  • 9 Du bist Boss 2:44
  • 10 Universalgenie 4:40
  • 11 Lamborghini Kickdown 2:46
  • 12 Karate 3:16
  • 13 Schwarzer Benz 4:30
  • 14 Rolex Daytona 3:48
  • 15 Warum hasst Du mich 3:04
  • 16 Königsaura 7:29
  • 17 Es ist Rap 3:00
  • 18 Click Click 3:35
  • 19 Regen 3:36
  • 20 Omega 6:59

Disc 2

  • 1 King 1:05:40

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