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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.

Why listen to this

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.
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Kiss the Ring is an album by DJ Khaled, released in 2012. A vibrant blend of club anthems and street narratives, pulsating with high-profile collaborations. '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. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Kiss the Ring sound like?

A vibrant blend of club anthems and street narratives, pulsating with high-profile collaborations. Rooted in hip-hop.

What makes Kiss the Ring by DJ Khaled notable?

'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. 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.

Who is Kiss the Ring for?

Kiss the Ring works well if you're into club-ready anthems for celebration, steady flow for social gatherings and high-energy tracks for motivation.

How many songs are on Kiss the Ring?

Kiss the Ring has 12 tracks, running approximately 48 minutes.

Tracklist

12 tracks·48:31

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

Release Date

January 1, 2012

Genre

hip-hop

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

48 min 31 sec