Kings: Influences

Kings—real name Kingdon Chapple-Wilson—has made his mark on the New Zealand scene, and he's ready to take on the world with his bouncy, dance-infused R&B, all club-ready beats, honest lyrics, and sing-along choruses. Taking his cues from contemporary genre-fusion masters like Gorillaz and Bruno Mars, his melodic moments pay homage to Michael Jackson and Prince, while he attributes his grasp on instrumental composition to Hans Zimmer and Ludovico Einaudi. This one is curated by the artist himself—dive into Kings' influences now.