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Release Date Friday 29th May 2026
All pre-orders will be dispatched/made ready for collection on that day.
Ten years ago, Adolph Robert Thornton Jr. planted his flag. Released on February 19, 2016, King of Memphis wasn't
just a debut studio album; it was a bold declaration of independence and a flawless blueprint for self-made success. To
celebrate a decade of this foundational Southern rap masterpiece, Paper Route Empire is honoring Young Dolph’s
legacy with a series of exclusive, limited-edition 10th Anniversary vinyl variants.
Before King of Memphis, Dolph had already built a massive underground following through a relentless run of mixtapes.
But this official debut elevated him from a local hero to a national powerhouse.
By bypassing the major label system and releasing the project entirely through his own Paper Route Empire (PRE),
Dolph proved that undeniable talent, relentless hustle, and business savvy were all you needed to take the crown. The
album peaked in the Top 50 of the Billboard 200, an incredible feat for a fiercely independent artist at the time, and
cemented his status as a CEO who called his own shots.
King of Memphis is all killer, no filler. Over 11 tracks, Dolph's signature slow-flow delivery and larger-than-life charisma
glide over heavy-hitting, trap-defining production from a legendary lineup of producers, including Mike WiLL Made-It,
Zaytoven, TM88, and Cassius Jay.
With zero guest features, the project relies entirely on Dolph’s magnetic presence. From the motivational hustler's
anthem "Get Paid" to the menacing confidence of "Let Me See It" and "Royalty," the album plays like a victory lap for a
self-made king.
1xLP, Pressed on Royalty Blue & Gold A Side B Side Vinyl. Includes insert & housed in a gatefold jacket.
Tracklist:
A1/1. Facts
A2/2. Fuck It
A3/3. Royalty
A4/4. Both Ways
A5/5. How Could
B1/6. USA
B2/7. Let Me See
B3/8. Get Paid
B4/9. On My Way
B5/10. It’s Goin Down
B6/11. Real Life
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