King

From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Work

King is T.I.'s fourth studio album and was released on 28 March 2006 on Grand Hustle and Atlantic. It was first intended as the soundtrack to his film debut ATL, but he had so much material that it also became an album in its own right. The title refers to his son, Clifford King Joseph Harris III. The recording took a year and a half and more than 70 songs were made. Producers included DJ Toomp, Cool & Dre, Just Blaze, Mannie Fresh and Swizz Beatz. Common took over the guest role from Jay-Z, who could not do it because of his schedule.

What You Know became the big hit: number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and a Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance. The album debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200 and was praised for its varied style, its lavish production and the contradictory themes in the lyrics. It ranked high on several year-end lists.

Listening

Track list

1. 1King Back4:13Apple Music ↗
2. 2Front Back (feat. UGK)3:43Apple Music ↗
3. 3What You Know4:34Apple Music ↗
4. 4I'm Talkin' to You5:06Apple Music ↗
5. 5Live in the Sky (feat. Jamie Foxx)5:46Apple Music ↗
6. 6Ride Wit Me4:05Apple Music ↗
7. 7Why You Wanna3:35Apple Music ↗
8. 8Get It3:41Apple Music ↗
9. 9Top Back4:42Apple Music ↗
10. 10I'm Straight (feat. B.G. and Young Jeezy)4:40Apple Music ↗
11. 11Undertaker (feat. Young Buck, Young Dro & DJ Drama)4:13Apple Music ↗
12. 12Stand Up Guy3:16Apple Music ↗
13. 13You Know Who2:55Apple Music ↗
14. 14Goodlife (feat. Pharrell & Common)3:42Apple Music ↗
15. 15Hello (feat. Governor)3:35Apple Music ↗
16. 16Told You So4:23Apple Music ↗
17. 17Bankhead (feat. P$C & Young Dro)4:26Apple Music ↗

30-second previews via Apple Music. Listen to the whole album on Apple Music ↗