Grandson (album) explained

Grandson
Type:studio
Artist:King Von
Cover:KingVonGrandsonAlbum.jpeg
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Length:45:56
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Prev Title:What It Means to Be King
Prev Year:2022

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.[1] [2] 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.[3] [4]

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

Announcement

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.[5] [6]

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.[7] [8] This project was carried out by the rapper's closest collaborators and by his mother herself.[9] [10] On July 7, the tracklist was revealed with a post on his Instagram page, revealing 17 tracks, and the album's guest appearances.[11]

Release and Promotion

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.[12] [13] [14] 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.[15] [16] [17] [18] 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.[19] [20]

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.[21] [22]

Commercial performance

The day after the album release date, on July 15, Grandson went first on Apple Music charts section: "All Genres".[23]

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.[24] [25] [26]

Cover

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.[7] [27]

Charts

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Peak
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New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)30

Notes and References

  1. Web site: King Von Fans Hope His Estate Doesn't 'Mess Up' Newly Announced Grandson Album. HipHopDX. July 3, 2023. June 30, 2023.
  2. Web site: King Von's Upcoming Posthumous Album Grandson Divides Fans. HotNewHipHop. July 3, 2023. Jun 30, 2023.
  3. July 2023 New Project Releases - XXL. XXL. July 8, 2023. July 7, 2023.
  4. Stream King Von's Posthumous Album Grandson Feat. Lil Durk, Polo G, Moneybagg Yo, & More. Stereogum. July 21, 2023. July 14, 2023.
  5. Web site: King Von Posthumous Album Reportedly in the Works. HipHopDX. July 3, 2023. June 30, 2023.
  6. Web site: Another Posthumous King Von Album Is On The Way, According To His Manager. Uproxx. July 8, 2023. January 24, 2023.
  7. King Von's Estate Announces New Posthumous Album Grandson. The Source. July 8, 2023. July 7, 2023.
  8. Web site: A new posthumous King Von album is on the way. The Fader. July 8, 2023. July 7, 2023.
  9. Web site: King Von's Grandson: The Album Is OTW After Tee Grizzley Single. SOHH. July 8, 2023. July 7, 2023.
  10. Web site: King Von's Estate To Release Posthumous 'Grandson' Album. Vibe. July 21, 2023. July 11, 2023.
  11. Web site: King Von's "Grandson" Album Gets Tracklist Reveal Via New York City Billboards. HotNewHipHop. July 14, 2023. July 11, 2023.
  12. Web site: XXXTentacion & King Von Posthumous Singles Set To Be Released. SOHH. July 3, 2023. Jun 22, 2023.
  13. Web site: Check out King Von's latest video for "Robberies". Revolt Tv. July 8, 2023. June 28, 2023.
  14. Web site: Video: King Von "Robberies". Rap Radar. July 8, 2023. June 23, 2023.
  15. Web site: King Von & Tee Grizzley Grew Up "Heartless" On New Single. HotNewHipHop. July 7, 2023. July 7, 2023.
  16. Web site: King Von ft. Tee Grizzley "Heartless". Rap Radar. July 7, 2023. July 7, 2023.
  17. Web site: King Von – Heartless f. Tee Grizzley. HipHopDX. July 8, 2023. July 8, 2023.
  18. Web site: Visualizer released for Tee Grizzley-assisted King Von single "Heartless". hiphopcanada.com. July 8, 2023. July 7, 2023.
  19. Web site: King Von - Don't Miss. HipHopDx. July 17, 2023. July 14, 2023.
  20. Web site: Video released for "Don't Miss" by King Von in support of Grandson album. HipHopCanada. July 15, 2023. July 14, 2023.
  21. Web site: King Von's "Grandson" Album Gets Tracklist Reveal Via New York City Billboards. HotNewHipHop. March 5, 2024. July 10, 2023.
  22. Web site: OTF Will Release King Von's 2nd Posthumous Album, 'Grandson,' Next Week. Vlad TV. March 5, 2024. July 7, 2023.
  23. 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.
  24. King Von Billboard 200. Billboard. July 24, 2023. July 26, 2023.
  25. King Von Billboard Canadian Albums. Billboard. July 24, 2023. July 26, 2023.
  26. Web site: NZ Top 40 Albums Chart. Recorded Music NZ. July 24, 2023. July 22, 2023.
  27. 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.