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"Kid Ink" by Kid Ink is a solid showcase of the artist's signature blend of catchy hooks, polished production, and radio-ready tracks. The album captures his confident delivery and knack for crafting club anthems, with standout tracks highlighting both his lyrical swag and attention to melody. While it doesn't break much new ground in terms of innovation, fans of mainstream hip-hop and melodic rap will find plenty to enjoy. The beats are polished and the collaborations are strategic, enhancing the overall appeal. It's a dependable listen for those who appreciate chart-friendly hip-hop with a West Coast flair.
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The self-titled album *Kid Ink* by rapper Kid Ink is not an official studio album but a self-released mixtape. However, his debut studio album *My Own Lane* is often mistakenly referred to as a self-titled release by some listeners. *My Own Lane* was released on January 7, 2014, in both the US and the UK. The album was released under RCA Records. It reached number 3 on the US Billboard 200 chart and peaked at number 21 on the UK Albums Chart, making it Kid Ink's most successful charting album in both regions. The album was recorded primarily in Los Angeles, California, and featured production from several well-known producers including DJ Mustard, Boi-1da, Detail, Mike DZL, and The Runners, among others. *My Own Lane* includes popular singles such as "Show Me" featuring Chris Brown and helped establish Kid Ink as a notable figure in hip-hop and R&B crossover music.
Tracklisting
- Money & Power
- Slumdog Billionaire (feat. Red Cafe & Nucci)
- Feels Good To Be Up
- She Twerkin (feat. Cash Out, Lil Boosie, Juicy J & Ty Dolla $ign)
- Sick Em (feat. Cory Gunz)
- Fired Up (feat. Styles P)
- Up 1 Down 2014 (feat. T-Pain, B.O.B. & Lil Boosie)
- Victorious
- Kid Deep (feat. Raekwon)
- Bossin 2014 (feat. Young Jeezy & YG)