King Kong (Gorilla Zoe album)

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King Kong
Gorilla Zoe King Kong.jpg
Studio album by
ReleasedJune 14, 2011 (2011-06-14)
Recorded2009–2011
Genre Hip hop
Length51:18
Label
Producer
Gorilla Zoe chronology
Don't Feed da Animals
(2009)
King Kong
(2011)
Singles from King Kong
  1. "What's Goin On"
    Released: December 14, 2010
  2. "Twisted"
    Released: May 11, 2011
  3. "Crazy"
    Released: June 14, 2011
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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King Kong is the third solo studio album by American rapper Gorilla Zoe. It was released on June 14, 2011 via Entertainment One. Production was handled by Sonny Digital, Drumma Boy and DJ Montay among others. It features guest appearances from Gucci Mane, Lil' Jon, Ray Dinero and Yo Gotti.

Contents

The album debuted at number 56 on the Billboard 200, number 12 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, number 8 on the Top Rap Albums and number 9 on the Independent Albums charts, selling 10,300 copies in the United States in its first week. [2] It was preceded by three singles: "What's Goin On", "Twisted" and "Crazy". The second single off of the album, "Twisted", debuted at number 77 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."King Kong" Drumma Boy 4:03
2."I Do It"
  • Mathis
  • William Shivers
  • Saleem Asad
  • Willie "Chuck" Shivers
  • Lazyboi
3:50
3."Crazy" (featuring Gucci Mane)
4:06
4."Nasty" (featuring Yo Gotti)
Sonny Digital3:08
5."At All" (featuring Ray Dinero)
  • Mathis
  • Ray Dinero
  • Uwaezuoke
  • Brooks
Sonny Digital3:24
6."What's Goin' On"
  • Mathis
  • Uwaezuoke
Sonny Digital3:47
7."Party Over Here"
  • Mathis
  • Gholson
Drumma Boy3:47
8."Your Bitch"
  • Mathis
  • Uwaezuoke
Sonny Digital3:34
9."My Shawty"
  • Mathis
  • Uwaezuoke
  • Brooks
Sonny Digital3:20
10."Twisted" (featuring Lil' Jon)
DJ Montay 2:57
11."Turn Me On"
  • Mathis
  • Church Boi
  • Church Boi
  • DJ Affect
  • Chris Hamer (co.)
4:22
12."Main Thing"
  • Mathis
  • Nicholas Balding
  • Nicholas Balding
  • Calvo Da Gr8 (co.)
3:27
13."It's Over" DJ Spinz 3:25
14."I'm Not Perfect"
4:08
Total length:51:18
Best Buy exclusive bonus tracks
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
15."Liquor in My Cup"
  • Mathis
  • Jared John Beam
J Beam3:32
16."Work Hard" Zaytoven 3:23
17."Mile High Club" Kevin Erondu3:38

Charts

Chart (2011)Peak
position
US Billboard 200 [3] 56
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) [4] 12
US Top Rap Albums (Billboard) [5] 8
US Independent Albums (Billboard) [6] 9

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