Love King
The-Dream · 2010
79 min · 17 tracks · contemporary R&B
A sultry blend of contemporary R&B and hip-hop, laced with seductive themes and dreamy production.
Top tracks — play these first
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Love King — The title track encapsulates the album's central theme of love and desire, featuring lush instrumentation that complements The-Dream's smooth vocals.
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Make Up Bag — This track stands out with its clever wordplay and a catchy chorus, highlighting The-Dream's ability to blend playful lyrics with seductive melodies.
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Sex Intelligent — Offering a bold exploration of sexual dynamics, this song showcases The-Dream's signature provocative style while maintaining an infectious groove.
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February Love — This track features poignant storytelling about love and longing, illustrating The-Dream's knack for emotional depth within a club-ready sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and production, with a cohesive sound that enhances its seductive themes.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks maintain a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the sixth track introduces a more upbeat rhythm.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies, with The-Dream often singing in a soft falsetto that enhances the seductive themes.
- The album includes interludes and transitions that create a seamless flow between songs, contributing to its cohesive sound.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- sensual late-night vibes
- wave-like pacing experience
- explorative themes of love
- immersive listening sessions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2010, Love King is The-Dream's third studio album, following the commercial success of his previous album, Love/Hate. At this point in his career, The-Dream had solidified his role as a leading figure in contemporary R&B, known for his innovative songwriting and production styles. This album came at a time when he was transitioning from being primarily a songwriter for other artists to establishing himself as a solo performer.
- Stylistic neighbors
- T-Pain· Miguel· PartyNextDoor
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Love King 4:12
- 2 Make Up Bag 4:44
- 3 F.I.L.A. 4:12
- 4 Sex Intelligent 5:11
- 5 Sex Intelligent (remix) 4:03
- 6 Yamaha 4:55
- 7 Nikki, Part 2 2:41
- 8 Abyss 4:39
- 9 Panties to the Side 4:06
- 10 Turnt Out 4:26
- 11 February Love 6:15
- 12 Florida University 5:28
- 13 Veteran 4:55
- 14 Priceless 6:04
- 15 Take Care of Me 5:40
- 16 All Black Everything 3:53
- 17 Sorry 3:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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