Kings brings a distinctively bright, Pacific-influenced energy to the world of pop-rap. His music is characterized by shimmering synth melodies, crisp drum programming, and a vocal style that slides effortlessly between rhythmic rapping and soulful, melodic hooks. It is the sound of optimism, designed to lift the mood of any room it occupies.
What makes him stand out is his 'do-it-yourself' ethos within a high-gloss pop framework. Producing, writing, and engineering his own tracks, he maintains a cohesive sonic identity that feels both professionally polished and personally intimate. There is a specific 'bounce' to his rhythms that feels rooted in the relaxed but vibrant culture of New Zealand.
Start with the record-breaking 'Don't Worry Bout' It' to understand his cultural impact, then move into the '6 Figures' era for a more refined look at his production skills. It is the perfect soundtrack for anyone who needs a shot of confidence or a reminder to enjoy the present moment.
Kingdon Chapple-Wilson (born 1991), known professionally as Kings, is a New Zealand rapper, record producer, singer and songwriter. He has been producing music under his self-run label Arch Angel Records since 2018, and holds the record for longest-running No. 1 single in New Zealand for his 2016 song "Don't Worry Bout' It" [sic].
Shares pop rap, contemporary r&b, dance-pop (subgenres); rap, crooning, processed (vocal style)
Shares pop rap, contemporary r&b, dance-pop (subgenres); studio polished, digital clarity, drum machine (production style)
Shares pop rap, contemporary r&b, dance-pop (subgenres); studio polished, digital clarity, drum machine (production style)
Shares pop rap, contemporary r&b, dance-pop (subgenres); studio polished, digital clarity, drum machine (production style)
Shares pop rap, contemporary r&b, dance-pop (subgenres); studio polished, digital clarity, drum machine (production style)
Shares pop rap, contemporary r&b, dance-pop (subgenres); studio polished, digital clarity, drum machine (production style)
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