South African musician Kingsley, noticed for his boundary-pushing sound, is gearing up to release his bold debut album, Kountry Klub King, on June 13th. Blending hip hop with pop influences, the upcoming project promises to be a defining moment in Kingsley’s career—introducing a fresh, genre-blurring sound crafted for a global stage.
Kountry Klub King is expected to feature a dynamic mix of rap verses, catchy hooks, and vibrant productions, fusing lyrical depth with commercial appeal. With influences ranging from South African hiphop culture to international pop sounds, Kingsley composes a musical journey that is deeply personal and universally relatable. The album will also showcase sonic freedom, creativity, and the different cultures found in the diverse South African music scene.
Kountry Klub King can be described as a blend of the grit of hip hop with the feel-good energy of pop, creating something honest, uplifting, and real. He showcases his artistic and, producing skills, having produced 6 out of the 14 tracks on the album and being the head of creativity behind his artwork.
The album tells a tale of overcoming and turning nothing into something, with emphasis on inspiring listeners to invest in their craft. -Kingsley
The anticipated debut album was apparently recorded over a period of 2 years in Pretoria, Johannesburg and Harare in Zimbabwe, creating a body of work Kingsley describes as the first part of his album trilogy. What is also set to make Kountry Klub King unique is the fact that it is based on a true story, Kingsley’s life story, a reflection of his journey in his music career from when he founded his record label Kountry Klub Records.
