Why this album works
The album debuted at number one on the German charts, marking a significant commercial success and further establishing Kollegah's prominence in the genre. Additionally, its lyrical content sparked discussions around masculinity and bravado in contemporary hip-hop, influencing a wave of subsequent artists seeking to emulate his style and confidence.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions steady, consistent energy levels
- 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
- Kool Savas· Samy Deluxe· Fler· Die Fantastischen Vier· Kay One· Marteria· K.I.Z· Eko Fresh
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Alpha 2:22
- 2 King Standout 3:31
- 3 Flightmode 3:28
- 4 R.I.P. 3:25
- 5 Cohibas, blauer Dunst Standout 3:25
- 6 AKs im Wandschrank Standout 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 Standout 1:05:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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