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Grandson (album)

Not to be confused with King Von's first mixtape Grandson, Vol. 1.

Grandson is the third studio album by American rapper King Von, and his second posthumous work, following the previous year's What It Means to Be King. It was released through labels Only the Family Entertainment/Empire on July 14, 2023.[4][5] The production on the album was handled by various producers including ATL Jacob, Chopsquad DJ, David Morse, DJ Bandz, Ghostrage, IllaDaProducer, Mac Fly, Raw Equity, Scott Storch, Southside, Tahj Money, Twysted Genius, Wheezy; most of which had already collaborated with Bennett on previous albums. It features guest appearances from G Herbo, Polo G, Lil Durk, Tee Grizzley, BreezyLyn, Tink, 42 Dugg, Moneybagg Yo, and Hotboii.[6][7]

Grandson
Studio album by
King Von
ReleasedJuly 14, 2023 (2023-07-14)
Genre
Length45:56
Label
Producer
King Von chronology
What It Means to Be King
(2022) 		Grandson
(2023)
Singles from Grandson
  1. "Robberies"
    Released: June 23, 2023
  2. "Heartless"
    Released: July 7, 2023
  3. "Don't Miss"
    Released: July 14, 2023
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
RapReviews7.5/10[1]
Allmusic[2]
HipHopDx[3]

Grandson was supported by three singles: "Robberies", "Heartless" which features Tee Grizzley, and "Don't Miss".

Announcement

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In January 2023, Von's manager teased, with a post on his official page, that another LP could have been on the way for later that year. This news was excitedly welcomed among fans after the warm reception to 2022's What It Means to Be King project.[8][9]

The release was announced with a post on King Von's official Instagram page on June 30, 2023. The name of the album is Grandson that pays homage to Von's first mixtape, Grandson, Vol. 1, and it is a reference to his notorious nickname.[10][11] This project was carried out by the rapper's closest collaborators and by his mother herself.[12][13] On July 7, the tracklist was revealed with a post on his Instagram page, revealing 17 tracks, and the album's guest appearances.[14]

Release and Promotion

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The lead single of the album "Robberies" was announced on June 20, 2023, and released three days later, followed by the release of an associated music videos some hours later.[15][16][17] The album's second single was "Heartless" featuring Tee Grizzley, and was released on July 7, 2023, on all streaming platform and including an official visualizer on YouTube, barely a week prior to the release of the complete album.[18][19][20][21] The last single, named "Don't Miss, was released with an official video in conjunction with the album's release on July 14, 2023; in the same video Bennett appears in first person.[22][23]

The tracklist of the album was revealed through a Billboard that was set up in New York City on July 7, 2023, just a week before the official releasing. The Billboard consisted of a large display panel, of which a picture was subsequently published on both King Von's official Instagram page and Spotify's, which also sponsored the advertisement.[24][25]

Commercial performance

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The day after the album release date, on July 15, Grandson went first on Apple Music charts section: "All Genres".[26]

Grandson went 14th on the Billboard 200, 2nd on the Billboard Independent Albums and 4th on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums, also went on number 31 for Billboard top 100 Canada and number 20 on the New Zealand top 40.[27][28][29]

Cover

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The cover shows King Von's son Dayvon Bennett Jr, to depict a Von as a child, having the same colored dreadlocks and having the same dress style with denim jeans, chains as OTF and O-Block pendants, and a fitted with his fathers alias V. Roy embroidered on the back.[10][30]

Track listing

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Grandson track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Don't Miss"
2:02
2."Real Oppy" (featuring G Herbo)
  • Ghostrage
  • Tahj Money
2:42
3."HitMan"
1:58
4."Phil Jackson" (with Polo G)
  • Storch
  • IllaDaProducer
2:48
5."Robberies"
  • Bennett
  • Canady
ATL Jacob2:08
6."From the Hood" (with Lil Durk)
Chopsquad DJ3:24
7."Pressure"
  • Bennett
  • Jackson
  • Deundraeus Portis
  • Chopsquad DJ
  • Twysted Genius
2:52
8."Jimmy"
  • Bennett
  • David Morse
  • Vaughn
  • Morse
  • Tahj Money
2:12
9."Heartless" (with Tee Grizzley)
  • DJ Bandz
  • Chopsquad DJ
2:46
10."Jealous" (with BreezyLyn and Tink)
Wheezy4:10
11."Act Up"
  • Bennett
  • Jackson
Chopsquad DJ2:40
12."Think I'm a Hoe"
  • Bennett
  • Jackson
Chopsquad DJ2:11
13."All We Do Is Drill"
  • Bennett
  • Jackson
Chopsquad DJ2:45
14."GangLand" (featuring 42 Dugg)
Southside2:57
15."Out of the Streets" (featuring Moneybagg Yo and Hotboii)
Chopsquad DJ3:47
16."When I Die"
  • Bennett
  • Jackson
Chopsquad DJ2:08
17."Family Dedication 2"
  • Bennett
  • Raw Equity
Raw Equity2:27
Total length:45:56

Charts

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Chart performance for Grandson
Chart (2023) Peak
position
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[31] 31
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[29] 30
US Billboard 200[32] 14
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[33] 2
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[34] 1

References

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  1. ^ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (July 18, 2023). "King Von :: Grandson – RapReviews". www.rapreviews.com. Archived from the original on August 5, 2023. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
  2. ^ Tivo Staff (July 19, 2023). "King Von - Grandson Album Review". Allmusic. Archived from the original on August 5, 2023. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  3. ^ Louis Pavlakos (August 11, 2023). "KING VON STILL SOUNDS SHARP, BUT THE WELL BEGINS TO RUN DRY ON POSTHUMOUS ALBUM 'GRANDSON'". HipHopDx. Archived from the original on August 16, 2023. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
  4. ^ "King Von Fans Hope His Estate Doesn't 'Mess Up' Newly Announced Grandson Album". HipHopDX. June 30, 2023. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  5. ^ "King Von's Upcoming Posthumous Album Grandson Divides Fans". HotNewHipHop. Jun 30, 2023. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  6. ^ "July 2023 New Project Releases - XXL". XXL. July 7, 2023. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  7. ^ "Stream King Von's Posthumous Album Grandson Feat. Lil Durk, Polo G, Moneybagg Yo, & More". Stereogum. July 14, 2023. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
  8. ^ "King Von Posthumous Album Reportedly in the Works". HipHopDX. June 30, 2023. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  9. ^ "Another Posthumous King Von Album Is On The Way, According To His Manager". Uproxx. January 24, 2023. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  10. ^ a b "King Von's Estate Announces New Posthumous Album Grandson". The Source. July 7, 2023. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  11. ^ "A new posthumous King Von album is on the way". The Fader. July 7, 2023. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  12. ^ "King Von's Grandson: The Album Is OTW After Tee Grizzley Single". SOHH. July 7, 2023. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  13. ^ "King Von's Estate To Release Posthumous 'Grandson' Album". Vibe. July 11, 2023. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
  14. ^ "King Von's "Grandson" Album Gets Tracklist Reveal Via New York City Billboards". HotNewHipHop. July 11, 2023. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
  15. ^ "XXXTentacion & King Von Posthumous Singles Set To Be Released". SOHH. Jun 22, 2023. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  16. ^ "Check out King Von's latest video for "Robberies"". Revolt Tv. June 28, 2023. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  17. ^ "Video: King Von "Robberies"". Rap Radar. June 23, 2023. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  18. ^ "King Von & Tee Grizzley Grew Up "Heartless" On New Single". HotNewHipHop. July 7, 2023. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
  19. ^ "King Von ft. Tee Grizzley "Heartless"". Rap Radar. July 7, 2023. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
  20. ^ "King Von – Heartless f. Tee Grizzley". HipHopDX. July 8, 2023. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  21. ^ "Visualizer released for Tee Grizzley-assisted King Von single "Heartless"". hiphopcanada.com. July 7, 2023. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  22. ^ "King Von - Don't Miss". HipHopDx. July 14, 2023. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
  23. ^ "Video released for "Don't Miss" by King Von in support of Grandson album". HipHopCanada. July 14, 2023. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  24. ^ "King Von's "Grandson" Album Gets Tracklist Reveal Via New York City Billboards". HotNewHipHop. July 10, 2023. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
  25. ^ "OTF Will Release King Von's 2nd Posthumous Album, 'Grandson,' Next Week". Vlad TV. July 7, 2023. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
  26. ^ Yohance Kyles "Lil Tjay Blocks Out Gunna's Album While Promoting The Success Of His '222' Album", AllHipHop.com, King Von's posthumous Grandson led the chart at No. 1 with Rylo Rodriguez's Been One taking the No. 2 spot. Taylor Swift held the No. 3 position with Speak Now. Gunna's A Gift & A Curse sat at No. 4.
  27. ^ "King Von Billboard 200". Billboard. July 24, 2023. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
  28. ^ "King Von Billboard Canadian Albums". Billboard. July 24, 2023. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
  29. ^ a b "NZ Top 40 Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. July 24, 2023. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
  30. ^ Preezy Brown, July 11, 2023 "King Von's Estate To Release Posthumous 'Grandson' Album", Vibe, Dayvon Bennett Jr., clad in denim jeans, chains with OTF and O-Block pendants, and a fitted with his fathers alias V. Roy embroidered on the back.
  31. ^ "King Von Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  32. ^ "King Von Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  33. ^ "King Von Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  34. ^ "King Von Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
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