TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
ROAD TO THE INDEPENDENT KING
Compilation
| # | Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 01 |
TOO MUCH MONEY OUT HERE - Produced by DJ Khaled
|
4:14 |
| 02 |
雨音
feat. LA BONO
|
5:04 |
| 03 |
THE RED MAGIC
|
4:09 |
| 04 |
Remember Me
|
3:52 |
| 05 |
Guess Who's Back
|
4:07 |
| 06 |
街模様
|
4:06 |
| 07 |
It's On
|
4:34 |
| 08 |
Rain
|
5:28 |
| 09 |
Lookin' In My Eyez
|
4:19 |
| 10 |
Still in my heart
|
3:30 |
| 11 |
One Way, One Mic, One Life
feat. 般若
|
4:44 |
| 12 |
Jap Ridaz
feat. 加藤条山
|
4:43 |
| 13 |
To Media
|
4:13 |
| 14 |
Follow Me
|
4:02 |
| 15 |
CHAMPAGNE BOYZ
|
3:19 |
| 16 |
Ding Ding Dong 〜心の鐘〜
|
4:31 |
| 17 |
Luxury Night
|
4:21 |
| 18 |
7 Targets
|
4:06 |
| 19 |
BECAUSE YOU'RE MY SHAWTY
|
4:15 |
| 20 |
My Love
|
4:00 |
| 21 |
I'M SO SORRY
|
3:54 |
| 22 |
The Honesty 〜My Love Pt. III 〜
|
4:11 |
| 23 |
No Reason
|
3:44 |
| 24 |
CUT SOLO
feat. HI-D
|
5:17 |
| 25 |
Skit 〜追憶の夜〜
|
0:41 |
| 26 |
FXXk Off
|
3:05 |
| 27 |
And I Love You So
|
6:22 |
| 28 |
IRON HORSE -No Mark-
|
4:08 |
| 29 |
ONE
|
4:00 |
| 30 |
Only God Can Judge Me
|
3:17 |
| 31 |
IT'S OK
feat. AI
JPX601100014
|
4:59 |
| 32 |
START IT AGAIN
|
3:48 |
| 33 |
You don't care
|
3:42 |
Key Details of Road to The Independent King
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Release Title | Road to The Independent King |
| Type | Compilation |
| Year | 2013 |
| Tracks | 33 |
| Total Duration | 2:16:59 |
| Country | JP |
Road to The Independent King is a 33-track compilation by AK-69 from 2013. The 33 tracks average 4:09 in length for a total runtime of 2:16:59. In AK-69’s discography, this release followed My Style (2013) and preceded ロッカールーム -Go Hard or Go Home- (2014). It is the 3rd of 8 releases cataloged from AK-69’s Independent King Era.
Collaborations
Road to The Independent King features 5 collaborative tracks:
- 雨音 — feat. LA BONO
- One Way, One Mic, One Life — feat. 般若
- Jap Ridaz — feat. 加藤条山
- CUT SOLO — feat. HI-D
- IT'S OK — feat. AI
Duration Breakdown
The longest track is “And I Love You So” at 6:22, while the shortest is “Skit 〜追憶の夜〜” at 0:41.
Historical Context & Legacy
Independent King Era
As the self-proclaimed Independent King (2013–2015), AK-69 proved that Japanese hip-hop could achieve major commercial success without major label backing, culminating in arena tours. Road to The Independent King, released in 2013 represents this phase of his career.
2013 in AK-69’s Career
AK-69 released 3 works in 2013: The Independent King, My Style, Road to The Independent King. Road to The Independent King was among these, contributing to a prolific period in his catalog.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Road to The Independent King released?
Road to The Independent King was released on December 4, 2013.
How many tracks are on Road to The Independent King?
Road to The Independent King contains 33 tracks with a total runtime of 2:16:59.
Who are the featured artists on Road to The Independent King?
The album features collaborations with LA BONO, 般若, 加藤条山, HI-D, AI.
What era of AK-69’s career does Road to The Independent King belong to?
Road to The Independent King (2013) belongs to AK-69’s Independent King Era, a period that shaped his artistic evolution in Japanese hip-hop.