The Kingdom Come
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Thy Kingdom Come is the fifth studio album by West Coast hip hop
artist King Tee
. It was released in 2002 on Greedy Green Entertainment and Mo Beatz. The album was originally titled The Kingdom Come and was slated for a release on June 30, 1998, on Aftermath Entertainment
. The 2002 release contains all of the same tracks as the 1998 version, except 2 tracks. The 1998 version was to be King Tee's first release of new material in three years after allying with Dr. Dre
and appearing on his compilation, Dr. Dre Presents the Aftermath
. King Tee's album was later put on hold. His shelved album had already been rated three and a half stars out of five by The Source
, which was "not good enough" for Dr. Dre, but King Tee maintained a positive relationship with Dr. Dre. He even appeared on Dr. Dre's album, 2001, in 1999. By 2002, The Kingdom Come was released to mixed opinions and was a commercial failure. It had no charting singles, and it did not chart as an album. The album has been released in some places under the original name "Thy Kingdom Come" with an alternative album cover. The song "Speak On It" also appeared on San Andreas: The Original Mixtape
, an album by King T's protégé Young Maylay
.
There are three tracks on the original tracklisting that did not get released on the CD in 2002:
"Got It Locked", "That's Drama" and "The Future". The song "The Future" used the same beat as the song "Xxplosive" from Dr. Dre's album, 2001. Also, a song titled "Psychic Pimp Hotline" appeared on an Aftermath Entertainment sampler. The song never appeared on any of the subsequent releases or tracklistings; however, on the album "Deuce" by The D.O.C., the song "Psychic Pimp Hotline" exists. Coincidentally, the track is produced by Dr. Dre.
West Coast hip hop
West Coast hip hop is a hip hop music subgenre that encompasses any artists or music that originates in the westernmost region of the United States, as opposed to East Coast hip hop, based originally in New York alone...
artist King Tee
King Tee
Roger McBride, mostly known as King Tee , is an American West coast rapper from Compton, California.-Career:...
. It was released in 2002 on Greedy Green Entertainment and Mo Beatz. The album was originally titled The Kingdom Come and was slated for a release on June 30, 1998, on Aftermath Entertainment
Aftermath Entertainment
Aftermath Entertainment is an American record label founded by Dr. Dre. It operates as a subsidiary of, and is distributed through, Universal Music Group's Interscope Records. Current acts include Dr. Dre, Eminem, 50 Cent and Slim da Mobster, with former acts including Busta Rhymes, Game, Raekwon,...
. The 2002 release contains all of the same tracks as the 1998 version, except 2 tracks. The 1998 version was to be King Tee's first release of new material in three years after allying with Dr. Dre
Dr. Dre
Andre Romelle Young , primarily known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper, record executive, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and a former co-owner and artist of Death Row Records...
and appearing on his compilation, Dr. Dre Presents the Aftermath
Dr. Dre Presents the Aftermath
Dr. Dre Presents the Aftermath is a compilation album by Dr. Dre. It was released in 1996 after leaving Death Row Records, and was the first release on his then newly established Aftermath Entertainment. In spite of Dr...
. King Tee's album was later put on hold. His shelved album had already been rated three and a half stars out of five by The Source
The Source (magazine)
The Source is a United States-based, monthly full-color magazine covering hip-hop music, politics, and culture, founded in 1988. It is the world's second longest running rap periodical, behind United Kingdom-based publication Hip Hop Connection. The Source was founded as a newsletter in 1988...
, which was "not good enough" for Dr. Dre, but King Tee maintained a positive relationship with Dr. Dre. He even appeared on Dr. Dre's album, 2001, in 1999. By 2002, The Kingdom Come was released to mixed opinions and was a commercial failure. It had no charting singles, and it did not chart as an album. The album has been released in some places under the original name "Thy Kingdom Come" with an alternative album cover. The song "Speak On It" also appeared on San Andreas: The Original Mixtape
San Andreas: The Original Mixtape
San Andreas: The Original Mixtape is the debut album by American West Coast rapper Young Maylay, released July 5, 2005.-Featured artists:The album features all hip hop artists who were affiliated with Young Maylay at the time...
, an album by King T's protégé Young Maylay
Young Maylay
Christopher "Chris" Bellard also known by his stage name, Young Maylay, is an American West Coast rapper from Los Angeles...
.
Track listing
| # | Title | Producer(s) | Performer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Intro" | Fredwreck Fredwreck Farid Karam Nassar, better known as Fredwreck is a record producer from Los Angeles, California. He got his big break when he became a producer for Dr. Dre's newly founded Aftermath Records label, and went on to work with Snoop Dogg's record label Dogghouse Records and became a known producer on... |
Ice T Ice T Tracy Marrow , better known by his stage name Ice-T, is an American musician and actor.He was born in Newark, New Jersey and moved to the Crenshaw district of Los Angeles when he was in the 7th grade. After graduating from high school he served in the United States Army for four years... |
| 2 | "Speak on It" | Stu-B-Doo | King Tee |
| 3 | "Stay Down" | Bud'da Bud'da Bud'da is an American West Coast hip hop producer for artists such as Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, Xzibit and Aaliyah... |
King Tee |
| 4 | "Squeeze Yo Balls" | DJ Battlecat | Baby S, King Tee |
| 5 | "Money" | Dr. Dre | Dawn Robinson, Dr. Dre, King Tee |
| 6 | "The Chron" | Dr. Dre | King Tee, Dr. Dre |
| 7 | "Big Boyz" | Ant Banks Ant Banks Anthony Banks, known simply as Ant Banks, is a producer and rapper from Oakland, California.-Biography:As a child he took part in a band at school and from there learned to play a variety of instruments along the way. At school he only learned Classical, but at home he taught himself to play Funk... |
King Tee, Too Short |
| 8 | "Let's Make a V" | DJ Quik DJ Quik David Martin Blake , better known by his stage name DJ Quik, is an MC and record producer. According to Quik himself, his stage name reflects his ability to produce records in short time.... |
DJ Quik, El DeBarge El DeBarge Eldra Patrick "El" DeBarge is an American R&B/pop falsetto singer and was the focal point and lead singer of the family group DeBarge throughout the early to mid-1980s.... , Frost, King Tee |
| 9 | "Tha Game (It's Ruff)" | DJ Battlecat | King Tee, Playa Hamm |
| 10 | "Real Raw" | Dr. Dre | Sharief aka Killa Ben, King Tee |
| 11 | "2 G's from Compton" | Stu-B-Doo | King Tee, MC Ren MC Ren Lorenzo Jerald Patterson , better known by his stage name MC Ren, is a rapper who formed part of the group N.W.A. His moniker is derived from his first name .-Early life:... |
| 12 | "Shake Da Spot" | Bud'da | King Tee, Shaquille O'Neal Shaquille O'Neal Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal , nicknamed "Shaq" , is a former American professional basketball player. Standing tall and weighing , he was one of the heaviest players ever to play in the NBA... |
| 13 | "6 N 'Na Moe'nin" | Dr. Dre | Dawn Robinson, King Tee |
| 14 | "Step on By" | Dr. Dre | Crystal, Dr. Dre, King Tee, RC |
| 15 | "Big Ballin' (Playin' 2 Win)" | Dr. Dre | King Tee, RC |
| 16 | "Where's T" | Dr. Dre | Dr. Dre, King Tee |
| 17 | "Nuthin Has Changed" | Bud'da | King Tee, Kool G Rap Kool G Rap Nathaniel Thomas Wilson , better known by his stage names Kool G Rap , Kool G. Rap, and Giancana , is an American rapper, from the Corona neighborhood of Queens, New York. He began his career in the mid-1980s as one half of the group Kool G Rap & DJ Polo and as a member of the Juice Crew... , Tray Deee Tray Deee Tray Deee is a rapper who was once signed to Death Row Records and later signed with Snoop Dogg's label Dogghouse Records .-Career:... |
| 18 | "The Original" | Mike Dean | King Tee, Whoz Who |
Additional Information
On the 2002 release of The Kingdom Come, many song and personnel names are spelled differently:- King Tee is credited as King T (Though he is credited as King T on all his songs on the aftermath
- DJ Quik is credited as DJ Quick
- Shaquille O'Neal is credited as Shaquille O'Neil in "Shake da Spot", which samples the talk box from "California LoveCalifornia Love"California Love" is a hip hop song by 2Pac featuring Dr. Dre and Roger Troutman. The song was released as 2Pac's comeback single upon his release from prison in 1995. A popular remix version of the song appeared on his 1996 double album All Eyez on Me...
", and interpolates lyrics for "Straight Outta ComptonStraight Outta ComptonThe lyrics on the album were mainly written by Ice Cube and MC Ren. Critics of the album expressed their view that the record glamorized Black-on-Black crime, but the emcees stated that the group was simply showing the reality of living in the areas of Compton, California, and South Central Los...
". - Bud'da is credited as Budda
- Playa Hamm is credited as Playa Ham
- Stu-B-Doo is credited as Stu
- Sharief is credited as Killa Ben
- "Squeeze Yo Balls" is credited as "Skweez Ya Ballz"
- "Money" is credited as "Monay"
- "The Chron" is credited as "Da 'Kron" and samples skits from Snoop DoggSnoop DoggCalvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
's "Who Am I (What's My Name)?Who Am I (What's My Name)?"Who Am I? ", is the solo debut single from rapper Snoop Doggy Dogg's debut album Doggystyle. The song was a top ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #8 in 1994.-Background:...
". - "Real Raw" is credited as "Reel Raw"
- "2 G's From Compton" samples the background chorus vocals from Snoop DoggSnoop DoggCalvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
's "Who Am I (What's My Name)?Who Am I (What's My Name)?"Who Am I? ", is the solo debut single from rapper Snoop Doggy Dogg's debut album Doggystyle. The song was a top ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #8 in 1994.-Background:...
". - The beat of "6 In Tha Moe'nin" was later released in "Zoom" by LL Cool JLL Cool JJames Todd Smith , better known as LL Cool J , is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and actor...
feat. Dr. Dre.
There are three tracks on the original tracklisting that did not get released on the CD in 2002:
"Got It Locked", "That's Drama" and "The Future". The song "The Future" used the same beat as the song "Xxplosive" from Dr. Dre's album, 2001. Also, a song titled "Psychic Pimp Hotline" appeared on an Aftermath Entertainment sampler. The song never appeared on any of the subsequent releases or tracklistings; however, on the album "Deuce" by The D.O.C., the song "Psychic Pimp Hotline" exists. Coincidentally, the track is produced by Dr. Dre.