Kings of the South
Lil' Flip · 2005
75 min · 14 tracks · hip-hop · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop
A vibrant blend of Southern hip-hop beats and confident, braggadocious lyrics celebrating street life and local pride.
Why this album works
'Kings of the South' debuted at number 4 on the Billboard 200 chart and sold over 100,000 copies in its first week. The album's success helped to further popularize the Southern hip-hop scene during a time when artists like T.I. and Young Jeezy were also rising to prominence.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with peaks confident anthems for celebration wave-like pacing throughout album
- Context
- Released in January 2005, 'Kings of the South' marked Lil' Flip's third studio album, following his successful breakthrough with 'Underground Legend.' At this point in his career, he was solidifying his reputation as a prominent figure in Southern hip-hop, expanding his audience while facing increasing competition from other artists in the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mariah Carey· Jennifer Lopez· Beyoncé· Linkin Park· Mary J. Blige· LL Cool J· Missy Elliott· Black Eyed Peas
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Uncut 4:14
- 2 Kings of the South Standout 4:13
- 3 Whut up Now 4:46
- 4 F**k That N***a 6:50
- 5 Remember Me 5:30
- 6 Da Cop 7:10
- 7 Skit 0:25
- 8 Never Let the Game Go Standout 5:26
- 9 Burbans & Lacs 6:32
- 10 Art of War 6:10
- 11 Get It Crunk Standout 8:06
- 12 Never Take Me Alive 7:03
- 13 Screwed up Click 6:55
- 14 Grown Man 2:05
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