King Myers Discusses Upcoming Debut LP "Kingology," Working With Rakim

by Homer Johnsen

The Bumpy Knuckles apprentice and godson of Rakim talks about making his mark on the game at just 17 years old, having a hit on YouTube and the details of his debut album.

Most 17 year olds don’t have already flourishing careers. King Myers, however, is the exception. He won silver at a local poetry contest when he was 10 years old, and since then, the Suffolk County, New York native has already made several professional music videos, performed live and is CEO of Urge Music, his own independent record label. As a child, his godfather, Rakim, would bring him on stage during performances to let him soak it all in. It’s something Myers doesn’t take for granted, confidently noting that these experiences helped get rid of his nervousness.
Today, King Myers has just put the finishing touches on his debut LP, Kingology, due in stores on November 2. The album features veteran emcees like Rakim and Bumpy Knuckles, as well as Fred The Godson. The album boasts a wide range of beats, ranging from classic breakbeats to slow-tempo, chopped-and-screwed tracks. “I want everything to have a completely different sound, and that’s what I was trying to do with the album,” said Myers, during a recent phone interview with HipHopDX. “I wanted to make sure it was very diverse so all people could feel it.”
During the interview, Myers’ drive for success became notable quickly. He’s a very mature teenager, and he’s realistic about his prospects going forward. “Right now, basically I wanted to focus on getting my respect first rather than coming up in hype,” says Myers. Check out what else he had to say about growing up around Rakim, making music, his plans going forward and much more below:



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