Ten years ago, Adolph Robert Thornton Jr. planted his flag. Released on February 19, 2016,King of Memphiswasn’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 Dolphs legacy with a series of exclusive, limited-edition 10th Anniversary vinyl variants.

BeforeKing 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 Memphisis 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 Dolphs 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.