Thy Kingdom Come
King Tee · 2002
71 min · 18 tracks · gangsta rap
A gritty blend of laid-back grooves and sharp lyrical wit, embodying the essence of early 2000s West Coast hip-hop.
Top tracks — play these first
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Speak on It — This track stands out for its confident delivery and catchy hook, showcasing King Tee's ability to craft engaging narratives while maintaining a strong rhythmic flow.
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Skweez Ya Ballz — With its playful title and infectious beat, this track exemplifies King Tee's humor and creative wordplay, making it a memorable highlight on the album.
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Big Ballin' (Playin' 2 Win) — This song encapsulates themes of ambition and success, featuring a standout chorus that resonates with listeners seeking motivation and celebration.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid writing and production typical of its era but doesn't significantly stand out in the genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief intro that sets a laid-back tone, followed by tracks that maintain a consistent mid-tempo groove throughout.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies and call-and-response elements, enhancing the collaborative feel of the album.
- The production incorporates classic West Coast beats with prominent bass lines and smooth synths, creating a cohesive sound palette.
- Lyrically, King Tee employs sharp wit and storytelling, often reflecting on street life and personal experiences across multiple tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 1:09
- 2 Speak on It 3:29
- 3 Stay Down 4:12
- 4 Skweez Ya Ballz 3:57
- 5 Monay 4:13
- 6 Da Kron 4:28
- 7 Big Boyz 3:12
- 8 Let's Make a V 4:51
- 9 Tha Game (It's Ruff) 5:27
- 10 Reel Raw 4:01
- 11 2 G's From Compton 4:15
- 12 Shake da Spot 3:46
- 13 6 n'na Moe'nin' 3:07
- 14 Step on By 5:14
- 15 Big Ballin' (Playin' 2 Win) 5:03
- 16 Where's T? 3:16
- 17 Nuthin' Has Changed 3:38
- 18 Who's Who (The Original) 4:32
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