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Kingspade debuted with the track "The Adventures of This" on the Subnoize Rats Compilation in 2003. One year later the Kottonmouth Kings' sixth full-length album Fire It Up was released, including two bonus tracks. One of these was a new Kingspade track entitled "High Riders". On this track it was announced that a Kingspade album was to be released later that year.
In the summer of 2004, the highly anticipated Kingspade debut album was released. This album included the hits "Drunk in the Club" and the previously released "High Riders". Following this release came some touring until they started to work on the next Kottonmouth Kings album. Over the next few years not much was heard from Kingspade other than a few shows here and there.
In 2005, the Kottonmouth Kings released the album Joint Venture, which featured two new Kingspade tracks. Also included was an advertisement stating that a new Kingspade album would be released in June 2006. Promotion was also brought upon with in ad included in the Kottonmouth Kings' fourteenth official album, Koast II Koast, stating the release would come in the late summer of 2006. This information turned out to be false. Nothing was heard of the album or Kingspade for months until the release of Kottonmouth Kings' Hidden Stash III, which included a new Kingspade track entitled "That's How It Goes". A few months later, it was announced that Kingspade would be performing on Kottonmouth Kings' The Joint is on Fire Tour. It was also stated that Kingspade's second release, P.T.B., would be released on April 24, 2007.
Following the release of P.T.B., Kingspade headlined their own tour, accompanied by California-natives 1Ton and UnderRated, who make up the music group Potluck.
Kingspade then rejoined the Kottonmouth Kings on their StrangeNoize Tour. This tour included Tech N9ne, Hed PE, Blaze Ya Dead Homie, and SubNoize Souljaz. Special appearances included the Insane Clown Posse, Cypress Hill and Ill Bill of La Coka Nostra. The tour was to celebrate the Kottonmouth Kings' ninth full-length album, Cloud Nine.
They had three tours in the state of Texas, and got into some trouble with authorities there. D-loc would not give a lot of information on this topic, but Richter said this, "Me and D was just rhymin... after the show we headed out to the cars, not knowing that police would be waiting for us. One of the girls that were at the concert had gotten hit by the falling speaker me and D were playin with."
In March 2013 it was announced by Daddy X that KMK was leaving SubNoize and starting up a new label. A few days after the announcement, it was found out that the label would be called United Family Music. In October 2013 Johnny Richter announced via Twitter that he was officially no longer apart of Kottonmouth Kings. He also stated in his comments that he was unsure if he'd continue with music. This instantly conjured bad blood on both sides, with both sides stating "I won't work with them/him again", and simultaneously putting Kingspade on hiatus. In December 2013 he released his second overall solo album titled FreeKing Out EP on SubNoize. D-Loc released a solo album titled Bong Tokes & Love Notes EP in December 2013. Kottonmouth Kings released their first album without Johnny Richter since 1999 with the CD Buddah Shack EP. The group would go on to release one final studio album titled Krown Power on August 28, 2015.
On December 2, 2017 via Instagram, a picture was uploaded showing D-Loc and Johnny Richter reunited and possibly hinting at something happening with the group, as well as a Kingspade Instagram account launching, and an announcement from D-Loc saying he was putting together a documentary on how the group was formed, the career of the group, and the current status of the group.[1] It has some fans saying that the 2 are only together for the documentary and nothing more, to fans hopeful of a classic KMK lineup (D-Loc, Daddy X, Jonny Richter, [and later] The Dirtball) album and final tour.
The Krowning
Kingspade Lyrics
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Silence!
Here ye, here ye
Come one come all
You have all been summond here
On the great day in the year of the Spade, 2004
To witness the krowning of sir D-Loc...
And sir Johnny Richter...
It is my privledge
It is my honor
To present to you the beginning of a new chapter
In the ongoing legacy
Of Suburban Noize Records
Ladies and gentleman once again it is my pleasure
To introduce to you the new beginning
I give to you all, the KingSpade
The lyrics of Kingspade's song The Krowning set the stage for the coronation of D-Loc and Johnny Richter as hip hop royalty. The ringleader, Chucky Chuck DGAF, commands silence and calls everyone to witness this momentous occasion in the year of the Spade, 2004. The ceremony begins with the summoning of D-Loc and Johnny Richter to join the ranks of hip hop's elite. This event marks the beginning of a new chapter in the legacy of Suburban Noize Records. The KingSpade is presented as the new beginning, a fusion of D-Loc and Johnny Richter's talents, and a force to be reckoned with in the hip hop industry.
The lyrics of The Krowning reflect the confidence and pride of KingSpade in their abilities as artists. They proclaim their reign in the rap game and invite the audience to bask in their glory. The song celebrates the achievements of KingSpade and their label, Suburban Noize Records. The Krowning serves as a reminder of the power of music as a form of self-expression and a vehicle for cultural influence.
Overall, the lyrics of The Krowning capture the energy and excitement of a momentous occasion. The song celebrates the achievements of KingSpade as hip hop royalty and showcases the power of music in shaping identity and culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Silence!
Everyone, be quiet and listen up.
Here ye, here ye
Attention, attention.
Come one come all
Anyone and everyone is welcome.
You have all been summond here
You have all been invited here for a specific reason.
On the great day in the year of the Spade, 2004
A significant day for Kingspade (2004).
To witness the krowning of sir D-Loc...
To witness D-Loc being crowned.
And sir Johnny Richter...
And Johnny Richter too.
Will now join the ranks of hip hop royalty
They will now be considered among the most respected in hip hop.
It is my privledge
It's an honor for me to introduce them to you.
It is my honor
It's a great honor for me to present to you Kingspade.
To present to you the beginning of a new chapter
To introduce you to a new phase of Kingspade's journey.
In the ongoing legacy
Throughout their history as a group.
Of Suburban Noize Records
Of the label Suburban Noize Records with whom Kingspade works.
Ladies and gentleman once again it is my pleasure
Once more, it's my honor to formally introduce Kingspade to you.
To introduce to you the new beginning
Allow me to present to you the start of a new phase.
I give to you all, the KingSpade
I present to you Kingspade.
Contributed by Aria K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.