Royal Highness (album)
Encyclopedia
Royal Highness is the first full-length LP
released by Orange County
, CA
, rappers Kottonmouth Kings
. Rappers on this album are Saint Dog
, D-Loc
, and Daddy X
.
This album include guest appearances by Daddy X
's other band, Humble Gods, along with Dog Boy
from the band Too Rude
. The album peaked at number 17 on Billboard
's Top Heatseekers
chart on 15 January 2000. The song "Bump" peaked at number 28 on the Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart.
Early versions of the CD included Pimp Twist as track 18 and did not include Bump (remix - radio edit)
"Suburban Life" was on the soundtrack for the movie Scream 2
, and was even featured (briefly) in the movie itself.
"Dog's Life" was on the soundtrack for the movie Lost and Found and an exclusive music video was made which is quite hard to find.
On the back of the album, the running time for each track is given as 4:20
Sayings from Spike Xavier (aka Corporate Avenger
) were included in the booklet and cited to "Corprit Avenger"
All songs written by Kottonmouth Kings, except "Bump" by Kottonmouth Kings, Joseph Bishara, and Marco Forcone; and "Dog's Life" by Kottonmouth Kings, Roger Miller
, and Spike Xavier.
: vocals
D-Loc
: vocals
Daddy X
: vocals
DJ Bobby B: turntables, vocals
Pakelika: visual assassin
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
released by Orange County
Orange County, California
Orange County is a county in the U.S. state of California. Its county seat is Santa Ana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 3,010,232, up from 2,846,293 at the 2000 census, making it the third most populous county in California, behind Los Angeles County and San Diego County...
, CA
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, rappers Kottonmouth Kings
Kottonmouth Kings
Kottonmouth Kings is an American rap rock group from Placentia, Orange County, California. Kottonmouth Kings officially formed in 1994, and describe themselves as "psychedelic hip-hop punk rock"...
. Rappers on this album are Saint Dog
Saint Dog
Saint Dog, was an original member of the Kottonmouth Kings along with D-Loc and Brad Daddy X. He started his career as part of the hip hop group P.T.B. along with D-Loc and Johnny Richter. Daddy X had joined the group, and Johnny Richter had left for personal reasons. The three remaining members...
, D-Loc
D-Loc
Dustin Miller , best known by his stage name D-Loc, is an MC in the rap rock group Kottonmouth Kings. The group is signed to Suburban Noize. Miller has been a part of the Kottonmouth Kings since they were the P town Ballers in 1994. Miller is also known by the stage names DJ Shakey Bonez, and...
, and Daddy X
Daddy X
Brad Xavier,born around 1965,known by his stage name Daddy X, is a hip hop artist and record producer. He was previously in the punk/hardcore band Doggy Style, in which he was going by the stage name of Daddy X. He is currently the frontman for Kottonmouth Kings, Humble Gods, and X-Pistols...
.
This album include guest appearances by Daddy X
Daddy X
Brad Xavier,born around 1965,known by his stage name Daddy X, is a hip hop artist and record producer. He was previously in the punk/hardcore band Doggy Style, in which he was going by the stage name of Daddy X. He is currently the frontman for Kottonmouth Kings, Humble Gods, and X-Pistols...
's other band, Humble Gods, along with Dog Boy
Dog Boy
Dog Boy is a singer and songwriter, currently signed with Suburban Noize Records as a solo artist. Along with his solo project he also supplied vocals for the reggae/punk rock band, Too Rude, who are also signed with Subnoize.-Biography:...
from the band Too Rude
Too Rude
Too Rude is a Reggae Punk from Hermosa Beach, California. Too Rude was created by the Vocalist Dogboy and the Bass Guitarist Lazy Dread. They released their debut Too Rude July 4, 2000 on Suburban Noize Records.-Biography:...
. The album peaked at number 17 on Billboard
Billboard charts
The Billboard charts tabulate the relative weekly popularity of songs or albums in the United States. The results are published in Billboard magazine...
's Top Heatseekers
Top Heatseekers
Top Heatseekers refers to either of two separate "Breaking and Entering" music charts issued weekly by Billboard Magazine: the Heatseekers Albums chart or the Heatseekers Songs chart. They were introduced by Billboard in 1993 with the purpose of highlighting the sales by new and developing musical...
chart on 15 January 2000. The song "Bump" peaked at number 28 on the Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart.
Track listing
# | Title | Guest Artist | Time |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Bong Tokin' Alcoholics | 3:59 | |
2 | Play On | 4:53 | |
3 | Suburban Life | 3:36 | |
4 | Life Ain't What It Seems | 3:45 | |
5 | So High | 4:19 | |
6 | Big Hoss | 2:59 | |
7 | Spies | Humble Gods | 3:51 |
8 | Bump | 4:13 | |
9 | Dog's Life | Dog Boy Dog Boy Dog Boy is a singer and songwriter, currently signed with Suburban Noize Records as a solo artist. Along with his solo project he also supplied vocals for the reggae/punk rock band, Too Rude, who are also signed with Subnoize.-Biography:... |
4:26 |
10 | Misunderstood | 3:21 | |
11 | Dirt Slang | 2:34 | |
12 | What's Your Trip? | 3:53 | |
13 | High Society | 3:40 | |
14 | Psychedelic Funk | Dog Boy | 4:58 |
15 | Me & My Skate | 4:33 | |
16 | Discombobulated | Dog Boy | 4:10 |
17 | Planet Budtron | 5:26 | |
18 | Pimp Twist (Hidden Track Hidden track In the field of recorded music, a hidden track is a piece of music that has been placed on a CD, audio cassette, vinyl record or other recorded medium in such a way as to avoid detection by the casual listener... ) |
4:35 |
Early versions of the CD included Pimp Twist as track 18 and did not include Bump (remix - radio edit)
"Suburban Life" was on the soundtrack for the movie Scream 2
Scream 2
Scream 2 is a 1997 American slasher film created and written by Kevin Williamson and directed by Wes Craven, starring Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Jamie Kennedy and Liev Schreiber, released on December 12, 1997 as the second installment in the Scream film series...
, and was even featured (briefly) in the movie itself.
"Dog's Life" was on the soundtrack for the movie Lost and Found and an exclusive music video was made which is quite hard to find.
On the back of the album, the running time for each track is given as 4:20
420 (cannabis culture)
420, 4:20 or 4/20 refers to consumption of cannabis and, by extension, a way to identify oneself with cannabis subculture. The notable day for these is April 20.- Origins of terms :...
Sayings from Spike Xavier (aka Corporate Avenger
Corporate Avenger
Corporate Avenger is a Native American band from Southern California. The style of their music has varied over time, ranging from electronica and industrial to rap to rock...
) were included in the booklet and cited to "Corprit Avenger"
All songs written by Kottonmouth Kings, except "Bump" by Kottonmouth Kings, Joseph Bishara, and Marco Forcone; and "Dog's Life" by Kottonmouth Kings, Roger Miller
Roger Miller
Roger Dean Miller was an American singer, songwriter, musician and actor, best known for his honky tonk-influenced novelty songs...
, and Spike Xavier.
Artist Roles
Saint DogSaint Dog
Saint Dog, was an original member of the Kottonmouth Kings along with D-Loc and Brad Daddy X. He started his career as part of the hip hop group P.T.B. along with D-Loc and Johnny Richter. Daddy X had joined the group, and Johnny Richter had left for personal reasons. The three remaining members...
: vocals
D-Loc
D-Loc
Dustin Miller , best known by his stage name D-Loc, is an MC in the rap rock group Kottonmouth Kings. The group is signed to Suburban Noize. Miller has been a part of the Kottonmouth Kings since they were the P town Ballers in 1994. Miller is also known by the stage names DJ Shakey Bonez, and...
: vocals
Daddy X
Daddy X
Brad Xavier,born around 1965,known by his stage name Daddy X, is a hip hop artist and record producer. He was previously in the punk/hardcore band Doggy Style, in which he was going by the stage name of Daddy X. He is currently the frontman for Kottonmouth Kings, Humble Gods, and X-Pistols...
: vocals
DJ Bobby B: turntables, vocals
Pakelika: visual assassin