''King of Memphis'' is the debut

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by American rapper Young Dolph. It was released on February 19, 2016, by Paper Route Empire. The album's production was handled by Mike Will Made It,

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, and Drumma Boy, among others. It was supported by one single – "Get Paid".

Background

On February 9, 2016, Young Dolph took to

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to announce the album's title along with the cover art and release date. Young Dolph explained the concept behind ''King of Memphis'' during an interview with XXL, saying:

Singles

The lead single for the album, "Get Paid" was released on February 2, 2016.

Reception

''King of Memphis'' received positive reviews from critics. On

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, the album holds a score of 70/100 based on 4 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".

Track listing

References

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