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
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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
What to play next
This album is considered a Breakthrough in Kollegah's catalog. Debuted at number one, solidifying Kollegah's prominence in German rap.
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