“Softly softly” is not a maxim that King King are familiar with. Since surg… Read Full Bio ↴“Softly softly” is not a maxim that King King are familiar with. Since surging into life less than twelve months ago they have barely stopped for breath, and their electrifying sound and scorching live shows have generated more of a thunderous roar than a buzz.
See Also : King King (feat Alan Nimo)
This band certainly knows how to make an entrance. Fronted by charismatic bluesman Alan Nimmo, their exhilarating debut at last year’s Monaghan Blues Festival created such a stir that it prompted organizer Somhairle MacConghail to state: “King King aren’t just playing the festival. Word is that King King ARE the festival”. With a reception like this there’s little surprise that the phone has been ringing off the hook ever since, and after a frenetic winter tour the lads are currently gearing up for a hectic summer of gigs and festival appearances.
With outstanding reviews and a diary fit to burst, you’d be forgiven for thinking that King King had enough to keep them occupied for a moment or two. You’d be wrong. Apparently imbued with sufficient energy to power a small town, the band has also found time to get into the studio, the result being their debut EP ‘Broken Heal’. Produced alongside the team behind the Arctic Monkeys, Kaiser Chiefs and the Editors (to name but a few), the EP instantly received a gleaming review from Blues Matters Magazine, including remarks on it’s “emotive lyrics”, “heartwrenching guitar solos” and “stirring guitar work”. The band had barely left the studio when they began to receive airplay on radio stations in the UK, Holland, Belgium, Denmark, India, Canada and the USA. Meanwhile, organizers of the renowned Blues On The Farm festival laid their hands on a copy and were so impressed that they made room for King King - despite having already filled the bill for this year’s event.
Thundering on, the summer will see King King descending on the celebrated Maryport Blues Festival, where they will follow Jethro Tull onto the main stage at an event which will attract some 22,000 blues aficionados. Then it’s off to headline at the Shetland Blues Festival, squeezing in some European appearances (including another headline slot at the Hookrock Festival) along the way.
Pretty impressive stuff for a band less than a year old. So what’s at the root of all this commotion? Well, aside from seemingly boundless impetus, the band is certainly not lacking in pedigree.
Leading the charge is the aforementioned Alan, a frontman famed almost as much for his contagious energy as his dazzling guitar work. Widely known across the UK and Europe for his pivotal role with the award-winning Nimmo Brothers, Alan’s full-blooded style, technical brilliance and impassioned vocals combine to hit all the right buttons and reach spots that many others can only aspire to.
Bringing up the rear we have Lindsay Coulson. Don’t be fooled by the wry smile – beneath his unruffled exterior lurks a powerhouse of punchy, fat bass who’s musical career has seen him take to the stage with such well regarded blues acts as Aynsley Lister. He has also been a regular in the Nimmo Brother’s lineup, and this history with Alan has resulted in a dynamic musical chemistry which is evident in both songwriting and performance.
New to the King King fold is Bennett Holland on keyboard. An excitable advocate of funky low-down blues, Bennett has worked with a plethora of names including Groove Armada and the critically adored Richard Hawley. A compelling and highly skilled player, rumour has it that there are no arms beneath Bennett’s sleeves – only more fingers.
Running with the King King ethos that more is always more when it comes to talent, this summer’s audiences will also be treated to a special guest in the form of Craig Blundell, recently described by Drummer magazine as “one of the UK's most versatile and staggeringly talented players”. A hugely gifted and resourceful musician, Craig is also clearly a dynamo at juggling – aside from live performances, the last year has seen him in constant demand for worldwide drumming clinics, recording sessions, instructional books and even a documentary.
With this lineup of top-shelf musicians, King King could only draw their inspiration from the best in the business, ranging from legendary greats such as BB King and Albert Collins to the shining lights of contemporary blues like Joe Bonamassa and John Mayer. Drawing on their combined talent whilst cherry-picking the hottest influences, the band has pushed boundaries to craft a fresh, powerful new angle on blues rock which is as infectious as it is accomplished.
Website: King King
MySpace: King King
Manhaton Records: King King
See Also : King King (feat Alan Nimo)
This band certainly knows how to make an entrance. Fronted by charismatic bluesman Alan Nimmo, their exhilarating debut at last year’s Monaghan Blues Festival created such a stir that it prompted organizer Somhairle MacConghail to state: “King King aren’t just playing the festival. Word is that King King ARE the festival”. With a reception like this there’s little surprise that the phone has been ringing off the hook ever since, and after a frenetic winter tour the lads are currently gearing up for a hectic summer of gigs and festival appearances.
With outstanding reviews and a diary fit to burst, you’d be forgiven for thinking that King King had enough to keep them occupied for a moment or two. You’d be wrong. Apparently imbued with sufficient energy to power a small town, the band has also found time to get into the studio, the result being their debut EP ‘Broken Heal’. Produced alongside the team behind the Arctic Monkeys, Kaiser Chiefs and the Editors (to name but a few), the EP instantly received a gleaming review from Blues Matters Magazine, including remarks on it’s “emotive lyrics”, “heartwrenching guitar solos” and “stirring guitar work”. The band had barely left the studio when they began to receive airplay on radio stations in the UK, Holland, Belgium, Denmark, India, Canada and the USA. Meanwhile, organizers of the renowned Blues On The Farm festival laid their hands on a copy and were so impressed that they made room for King King - despite having already filled the bill for this year’s event.
Thundering on, the summer will see King King descending on the celebrated Maryport Blues Festival, where they will follow Jethro Tull onto the main stage at an event which will attract some 22,000 blues aficionados. Then it’s off to headline at the Shetland Blues Festival, squeezing in some European appearances (including another headline slot at the Hookrock Festival) along the way.
Pretty impressive stuff for a band less than a year old. So what’s at the root of all this commotion? Well, aside from seemingly boundless impetus, the band is certainly not lacking in pedigree.
Leading the charge is the aforementioned Alan, a frontman famed almost as much for his contagious energy as his dazzling guitar work. Widely known across the UK and Europe for his pivotal role with the award-winning Nimmo Brothers, Alan’s full-blooded style, technical brilliance and impassioned vocals combine to hit all the right buttons and reach spots that many others can only aspire to.
Bringing up the rear we have Lindsay Coulson. Don’t be fooled by the wry smile – beneath his unruffled exterior lurks a powerhouse of punchy, fat bass who’s musical career has seen him take to the stage with such well regarded blues acts as Aynsley Lister. He has also been a regular in the Nimmo Brother’s lineup, and this history with Alan has resulted in a dynamic musical chemistry which is evident in both songwriting and performance.
New to the King King fold is Bennett Holland on keyboard. An excitable advocate of funky low-down blues, Bennett has worked with a plethora of names including Groove Armada and the critically adored Richard Hawley. A compelling and highly skilled player, rumour has it that there are no arms beneath Bennett’s sleeves – only more fingers.
Running with the King King ethos that more is always more when it comes to talent, this summer’s audiences will also be treated to a special guest in the form of Craig Blundell, recently described by Drummer magazine as “one of the UK's most versatile and staggeringly talented players”. A hugely gifted and resourceful musician, Craig is also clearly a dynamo at juggling – aside from live performances, the last year has seen him in constant demand for worldwide drumming clinics, recording sessions, instructional books and even a documentary.
With this lineup of top-shelf musicians, King King could only draw their inspiration from the best in the business, ranging from legendary greats such as BB King and Albert Collins to the shining lights of contemporary blues like Joe Bonamassa and John Mayer. Drawing on their combined talent whilst cherry-picking the hottest influences, the band has pushed boundaries to craft a fresh, powerful new angle on blues rock which is as infectious as it is accomplished.
Website: King King
MySpace: King King
Manhaton Records: King King
Take A Look
King King Lyrics
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Shit
This the hook, nigga
I'ma buy the hood, then I'ma write a book, nigga
Don't need no pots and pans, just so I can cook, nigga
The world inside my hands, come and take a look, nigga
Come take a look, nigga
This the hook, nigga
I'ma buy the hood, then I'ma write a book, nigga
Don't need no pots and pans, just so I can cook, nigga
The world inside my hands, come and take a look, nigga
Leave you shook nigga
Game of Chess, I'm a king, you a rook, nigga
Snatch the crown off a goat, I'm a crook, nigga
Turn the page, I can read you like a
Man, these niggas can't be serious
Man, look, nigga
Won't stop til the bank holding eight figures
Potato on the barrel, Cheeto dust on the trigger
The biggest lion in the jungle, and these niggas tigger
Lord, forgive me for the murder, I'm a born sinner
The more the merrier, the morge will bury you
You speaking up, I am not hearing you
You sounding terrible
I need some theraflu
I'm sick of scaring you
To get as fly as me, you gonna need a parachute
This the hook, nigga
I'ma buy the hood, then I'ma write a book, nigga
Don't need no pots and pans, just so I can cook, nigga
The world inside my hands, come and take a look, nigga
Come take a look, nigga
This the hook, nigga
I'ma buy the hood, then I'ma write a book, nigga
Don't need no pots and pans, just so I can cook, nigga
The world inside my hands, come and take a look, nigga
Come take a look, nigga
I'm a crook, nigga
I went out and got what mine, like it was took, nigga
And I went and quit my job, but now I'm booked, nigga
I need a place to hide these racks
And juice checks
Stacked on that
Triple that
That's a fact
Take a look, nigga
The whole team is on attack
Oh now you shook, nigga
A half a million starter house that's in the books, nigga
Yo, I'm not even trying to flex
I'm trying to show y'all we a threat
They gon' hate to see what's next when we cook nigga
Climb to the top, drop down the rope
And then I jumped Geronimo
Just to pave the way some mo'
Heaven so far, but hell is close
The Clair got hot, da da doe
I'll be at the finish line when I finish mine
I'm ahead of time, but it's dinner time, lets roll
This the hook, nigga
I'ma buy the hood, then I'ma write a book, nigga
Don't need no pots and pans, just so I can cook, nigga
The world inside my hands, come and take a look, nigga
Come take a look, nigga
This the hook, nigga
I'ma buy the hood, then I'ma write a book, nigga
Don't need no pots and pans, just so I can cook, nigga
The world inside my hands, come and take a look, nigga
Come take a look, nigga
Hey, stop saying the N-word, nigga
This the hook, nigga
I'ma buy the hood, then I'ma write a book, nigga
Don't need no pots and pans, just so I can cook, nigga
The world inside my hands, come and take a look, nigga
Come take a look, nigga
This the hook, nigga
I'ma buy the hood, then I'ma write a book, nigga
The world inside my hands, come and take a look, nigga
Leave you shook nigga
Game of Chess, I'm a king, you a rook, nigga
Snatch the crown off a goat, I'm a crook, nigga
Turn the page, I can read you like a
Man, these niggas can't be serious
Man, look, nigga
Won't stop til the bank holding eight figures
Potato on the barrel, Cheeto dust on the trigger
The biggest lion in the jungle, and these niggas tigger
Lord, forgive me for the murder, I'm a born sinner
The more the merrier, the morge will bury you
You speaking up, I am not hearing you
You sounding terrible
I need some theraflu
I'm sick of scaring you
To get as fly as me, you gonna need a parachute
This the hook, nigga
I'ma buy the hood, then I'ma write a book, nigga
Don't need no pots and pans, just so I can cook, nigga
The world inside my hands, come and take a look, nigga
Come take a look, nigga
This the hook, nigga
I'ma buy the hood, then I'ma write a book, nigga
Don't need no pots and pans, just so I can cook, nigga
The world inside my hands, come and take a look, nigga
Come take a look, nigga
I'm a crook, nigga
I went out and got what mine, like it was took, nigga
And I went and quit my job, but now I'm booked, nigga
I need a place to hide these racks
And juice checks
Stacked on that
Triple that
That's a fact
Take a look, nigga
The whole team is on attack
Oh now you shook, nigga
A half a million starter house that's in the books, nigga
Yo, I'm not even trying to flex
I'm trying to show y'all we a threat
They gon' hate to see what's next when we cook nigga
Climb to the top, drop down the rope
And then I jumped Geronimo
Just to pave the way some mo'
Heaven so far, but hell is close
The Clair got hot, da da doe
I'll be at the finish line when I finish mine
I'm ahead of time, but it's dinner time, lets roll
This the hook, nigga
I'ma buy the hood, then I'ma write a book, nigga
Don't need no pots and pans, just so I can cook, nigga
The world inside my hands, come and take a look, nigga
Come take a look, nigga
This the hook, nigga
I'ma buy the hood, then I'ma write a book, nigga
Don't need no pots and pans, just so I can cook, nigga
The world inside my hands, come and take a look, nigga
Come take a look, nigga
Hey, stop saying the N-word, nigga
In the lyrics of King King's song "Take a Look," the artist paints a picture of his ambition and success, showcasing his journey from humble beginnings to achieving greatness. The hook, repeated throughout the song, emphasizes his determination and vision. He proclaims his intention to uplift his community by purchasing the hood and sharing his story through a book, symbolizing his desire to inspire and empower others. The imagery of having the world in his hands invites listeners to witness his triumphs and challenges.
The lyrics also touch on themes of power and dominance, as King King compares himself to a king in a chess game, capable of outmaneuvering his opponents. He boasts about his ability to surpass expectations and disrupt the status quo, symbolized by snatching the crown off a goat and being a crook. This imagery reinforces his confidence and assertiveness in pursuing his goals.
The artist delves into the realities of his journey, acknowledging the dark and gritty aspects of his pursuit of success. He mentions carrying out actions that may be considered morally questionable, asking for forgiveness as he navigates through a world where survival often necessitates tough decisions. The references to violence and the need for a parachute to reach his level of success highlight the rugged path he has taken to rise above his circumstances.
Overall, the lyrics of "Take a Look" by King King convey a message of resilience, ambition, and the drive to overcome obstacles in the quest for success. The artist's portrayal of his journey from struggle to triumph serves as a testament to his determination and unwavering commitment to carving out a path towards greatness. Through his words, he not only celebrates his achievements but also reflects on the sacrifices and challenges he has faced along the way.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Aaron Cammon, Giovanni Coleman
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