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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Beyoncé· Drake· Linkin Park· Miley Cyrus· Lana Del Rey· LL Cool J· Ariana Grande· Jennifer Lopez
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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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