Welcome to O'Block

Welcome to O'Block is the debut studio album by American rapper King Von and the only one to be released during his lifetime. It was released on October 30, 2020, through Only the Family and Empire Distribution. Welcome to O'Block was released just a week before King Von was shot and killed on November 6, 2020. The album features chief production from Chopsquad DJ and guest appearances from Dreezy, Fivio Foreign, Lil Durk, Moneybagg Yo, Polo G and Prince Dre.[4] It peaked at number 5 on the Billboard 200, after his death.

Welcome to O'Block
Studio album by
King Von
ReleasedOctober 30, 2020 (2020-10-30)
Genre
Length43:04
Label
Producer
King Von chronology
Levon James
(2020)		 Welcome to O'Block
(2020)		 What It Means to Be King
(2022)
Singles from Welcome to O'Block
  1. "Why He Told"
    Released: July 24, 2020
  2. "All These Niggas"
    Released: August 5, 2020
  3. "How It Go"
    Released: August 28, 2020
  4. "I Am What I Am"
    Released: October 9, 2020
  5. "Gleesh Place"
    Released: October 23, 2020
  6. "The Code"
    Released: October 30, 2020
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
HipHopDX4.2/5[2]
Pitchfork6.8/10[3]

Von explained the key difference between his mixtape Levon James and Welcome to O'Block: "If you're doing something and keep doing it, you're gonna get better results. Everything better. It is the one for real, I've been working hard."[5] Complex said the album sees Von "reflecting with an acute lyrical clarity on his rise and how newfound fame could impact his own life and the lives of his loved ones",[5] while Revolt noted of the drill album: "Often rapping about Chicago and his well-respected neighborhood, this album most certainly paints the vivid picture of his cinematic lyrics while portraying his stand-out cadences through each record".[6]

Singles

"Why He Told", the lead single from the album, was released on July 24, 2020, along with a music video.[7]

"All These Niggas", the second single from the album, was released on August 5, 2020, with an accompanying music video. The song features Lil Durk.[8]

"How It Go", the third single from the album, was released on August 28, 2020.[9]

"I Am What I Am", the fourth single from the album, was released on October 9, 2020. It features a guest appearance from Fivio Foreign.[10]

"Gleesh Place", the fifth single from the album, was released on October 23, 2020.[11]

"The Code" was released on October 30, 2020, alongside the album and a music video. It features a guest appearance from Polo G.[12]

Track listing
Welcome to O'Block track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Armed & Dangerous"
Chopsquad DJ2:02
2."GTA"
  • Bennett
  • Jackson
Chopsquad DJ2:01
3."Demon"
  • Bennett
  • Jackson
  • Chopsquad DJ
2:13
4."Mine Too"
2:54
5."The Code" (featuring Polo G)
  • LC
  • JTK
  • DJ Ayo
3:22
6."Why He Told"
  • Bennett
  • Jackson
Chopsquad DJ3:08
7."Back Again" (with Prince Dre featuring Lil Durk)
  • Bennett
  • Durk Banks
  • Deandre Campbell
  • Brytavious Chambers
  • Daniel Wagner Cash
2:31
8."Gleesh Place"
Wheezy1:34
9."All These Niggas" (featuring Lil Durk)
  • Bennett
  • Banks
  • Jackson
Chopsquad DJ2:24
10."Can't Relate"
  • Bennett
  • Jackson
  • Willie Byrd
  • Chopsquad DJ
  • Will-A-Fool
2:40
11."Mad At You" (featuring Dreezy)
Chopsquad DJ3:14
12."Ain't See It Coming" (featuring Moneybagg Yo)
Chopsquad DJ2:43
13."I Am What I Am" (featuring Fivio Foreign)
Chopsquad DJ3:38
14."Ride"
  • Bennett
  • Jackson
Chopsquad DJ2:22
15."How It Go"
  • Bennett
  • Jackson
Chopsquad DJ3:52
16."Wayne's Story"
  • Bennett
  • Jackson
Chopsquad DJ2:18
Total length:36:59

Notes

  • ^[a] Signifies an uncredited co-producer

Charts

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[19] Gold 500,000double-dagger

double-dagger Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. Thomas, Fred. "King Von - Welcome To O'Block". AllMusic. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  2. Svetz, Josh (December 5, 2020). "Review: King Daddys 'Welcome To O'block' Is A Breakout Performance From A Talent We'll Never See Flourish". HipHopDX.
  3. Nguyen, Dean (November 20, 2020). "King Von: Welcome To O'Block Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
  4. "King Von drops off new album 'Welcome To O'Block'". REVOLT. 2020-10-30. Retrieved 2020-11-22.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. Cowen, Trace William (October 30, 2020). "King Von Shares New Album 'Welcome To O'Block' f/ Lil Durk, Polo G, and More". Complex. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
  6. DJ First Class (October 30, 2020). "King Von drops off new album 'Welcome To O'Block'". Revolt. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
  7. "King Von Condemns Snitching In His Hair-Raising 'Why He Told' Video". UPROXX. 2020-07-24. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  8. "King Von Drops Video For Lil Durk-Assisted 'All These N**gas' Following FBG Duck's Murder". HipHopDX. 2020-08-05. Retrieved 2020-11-22.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. "King Von Condemns The Justice System In His Fiery 'How It Go' Video". UPROXX. 2020-08-28. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  10. "King Von Adds Fivio Foreign To Drill-Influenced Single "I Am What I Am"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  11. "King Von Drops Off New Single "Gleesh Place"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  12. "King Von And Polo G Torture Enemies In Their Ominous 'The Code' Video". UPROXX. 2020-10-30. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  13. "King Von Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
  14. "King Von Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
  15. "King Von Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
  16. "King Von Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
  17. "Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
  18. "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
  19. "American album certifications – King Von – Welcome to O'Block". Recording Industry Association of America. September 20, 2021.
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