South African musician Kingsley, known for pushing musical boundaries, is set to release his bold debut album Kountry Klub King on June 13th—his birthday. This highly anticipated project blends hip-hop with pop, marking a pivotal moment in Kingsley’s career and introducing a genre-defying sound aimed at a global audience.
Kountry Klub King features a vibrant mix of rap verses, infectious hooks, and dynamic production. With six of the 14 tracks self-produced, Kingsley showcases not only his lyrical ability but also his production skills and creative vision, having also led the artistic direction of the album’s visuals.
Drawing influence from South African hip-hop culture and international pop, Kingsley delivers a musical journey that’s deeply personal yet universally relatable. The album is rooted in sonic freedom and creative expression, celebrating the richness and diversity of South African music. It’s a blend of hip-hop grit and feel-good pop energy—honest, uplifting, and real.
Recorded over two years across Pretoria, Johannesburg, and Harare (Zimbabwe), Kountry Klub King is more than just an album; it’s the first chapter of an ambitious trilogy. The project is autobiographical, chronicling Kingsley’s journey since founding his label, Kountry Klub Records.
Tracklist:
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Kingsley – Prayer to St Anthony
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Kingsley – Air, Salute – Set Fire to Your Empire
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Kingsley – Centre Piece Interlude
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Kingsley feat. Tarri – Centre Piece
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Kingsley feat. Sastii – Coming In Strong
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Kingsley feat. LaCabra – Millennium Falkon
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Kingsley – Nthn 2 Smthn
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Kingsley – Are You That Somebody
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Kingsley – Show You The World
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Kingsley – All Alone
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Kingsley – Make Me Touch The Sky
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Kingsley feat. Flow Jones JR & BiggaBeatz – Pose It
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Kingsley – Reloaded
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Kingsley – I Love The Flow
The lead single, “Are You That Somebody,” dropped on May 23rd to sets the tone for what fans can expect from the full project. With standout collaborations featuring Flow Jones JR, BiggaBeatz, Tarri, Sastii, and LaCabra, the album adds both depth and wide-reaching appeal.
Kountry Klub King will be available on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube, beginning May 23rd. Fans can also look forward to visualizers, exclusive behind-the-scenes content, and a full PR run to support the release.
