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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • club-ready anthems for celebration
  • steady flow for social gatherings
  • high-energy tracks for motivation
  • collaborative vibes with friends
  • pulsating beats for dancing

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer quieter, introspective music
  • seek complex musical arrangements

Where this album fits

Themes
club celebration anthems· star-studded collaborations· street narratives
Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
Metro Boomin· Mustard· T-Pain
Sounds like this from elsewhere
God Forgives, I Don't by Rick Ross — Features high-profile collaborations and street narratives with a lush, cinematic production style.
DS2 by Future — Delivers club anthems and vibrant beats while exploring themes of success and nightlife.
Nothing Was the Same by Drake — Combines introspective lyrics with celebratory tracks, featuring numerous star-studded collaborations.

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) 4:29
  • 3 I Wish You Would 3:57
  • 4 Take It to the Head 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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