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Comment: Could use more sources for the Early Life section. Valorrr (lets chat) 01:49, 7 October 2025 (UTC)
King Sun | |
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| Born | Todd Ramakhan Turnbow February 23, 1967 Paterson, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Origin | Bronx, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupations | Rapper, songwriter |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Labels | Zakia, Profile, Cold Chillin’, Warner Bros. |
King Sun (born Todd Ramakhan Turnbow; February 23, 1967) is an American rapper known for his work during the late 1980s and early 1990s. He is recognized for incorporating the teachings of the Five-Percent Nation and Afrocentric themes into his lyrics. He released three studio albums and several singles, including "Hey Love", which reached number 69 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in 1987.
Career
King Sun made his recording debut in 1987 with the single "Hey Love", produced by D-Moet. The song peaked at number 69 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.[1] That same year, he signed with Zakia and Profile Records.
XL (1989)
His debut album, XL, was released in 1989 through Zakia/Profile Records. The album included "Hey Love", as well as "Mythological Rapper", "On the Club Tip", and "It’s a Heat Up".[2]
Righteous but Ruthless (1990)
In 1990, King Sun released his second album, Righteous but Ruthless, on Profile Records. It featured tracks such as "Be Black", "Undercover Lover", and "Big Shots".[3] The album charted on Billboard’s Top R&B Albums chart, peaking at number 54.[4]
Strictly Ghetto (1994)
King Sun's third album, Strictly Ghetto, was released in 1994 under Cold Chillin'/Warner Bros. Records. It included songs that reflected the changing landscape of hip hop in the early-to-mid 1990s.
Discography
Studio albums
- XL (1989, Zakia/Profile Records)
- Righteous but Ruthless (1990, Profile Records)
- Strictly Ghetto (1994, Cold Chillin'/Warner Bros.)
Notable singles
- "Hey Love" (1987)
- "Mythological Rapper" (1987, B-side to "Hey Love")
- "On the Club Tip" (1989)
- "It’s a Heat Up" (1989)
- "Be Black" (1990)
- "Undercover Lover" (1990)
- "Big Shots" (1990)
References
- ^ "King Sun Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved 2025-08-31.
- ^ "King Sun". AllMusic. Retrieved 2025-08-31.
- ^ "Righteous but Ruthless". AllMusic. Retrieved 2025-08-31.
- ^ "King Sun Chart History (Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 2025-08-31.
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