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Kiss the Ring

DJ Khaled · 2012

48 min · 12 tracks · hip-hop

A vibrant blend of club anthems and street narratives, pulsating with high-profile collaborations.

Why this album works

'Kiss the Ring' debuted at number 4 on the Billboard 200 chart, highlighting Khaled's commercial success during this era. The album features several chart-topping singles that contributed to his influence on the hip-hop scene, especially in terms of collaborative hits that would define his later work.
Best for
club-ready anthems for celebration steady flow for social gatherings high-energy tracks for motivation
Context
By the time 'Kiss the Ring' was released in January 2012, DJ Khaled had established himself as a prominent figure in hip-hop, following his successful album 'We the Best' in 2007 and its follow-up 'Victory' in 2010. This album positioned him at a commercial peak, showcasing his ability to curate star-studded collaborations and solidifying his brand as a musical mogul.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Shout Out to the Real 4:13
  • 2 Bitches & Bottles (Let’s Get It Started) Standout 4:29
  • 3 I Wish You Would Standout 3:57
  • 4 Take It to the Head Standout 4:27
  • 5 They Ready 3:14
  • 6 I’m So Blessed 4:13
  • 7 Hip Hop 4:23
  • 8 I Did It for My Dawgz 4:25
  • 9 I Don’t See Em 4:34
  • 10 Don’t Pay 4 It 4:18
  • 11 Suicidal Thoughts 3:15
  • 12 Outro (They Don’t Want War) 3:03

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