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Dynamic four-piece vocal group Kings Return take pride in crafting a diverse yet supremely cohesive a cappella sound. The blend of their unique vocal timbres is so rich and so smooth that, at times, it sounds more like a full choir than a mere four men. Discovered after posting a series of bare-bones stairwell performances that went viral, their music is laced with expansive harmonies that flex the agility and effortless range of their vocal talent.
Their sound has earned comparisons to Take 6 and Boyz II Men. Drawn to the flexibility of a cappella music, they take full advantage of genre-mixing: their brand of R&B is entwined with free moments of jazz, soulful bursts of gospel, and bright touches of pop—all built on a solid, classical foundation.
Kings Return are a Dallas-based quartet composed of:
- Vaughn Faison, tenor
- Gabe Kunda, bass
- JE McKissic, tenor
- Jamall Williams, baritone
They earned early attention with a soul-stirring a cappella rendition of "God Bless America" that went viral, and a more classical performance of "Ubi Caritas" that also went viral, amassing over 10 million views.
The group began to shift away from a strictly gospel focus to explore a more diverse musical repertoire. They released their debut EP, Merry Little Christmas, in December 2021, followed by a June 2022 release of their Bee Gees cover "How Deep Is Your Love" from their debut LP ROVE, which earned a GRAMMY nomination for Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella.
Their name reflects their intentions: "Kings" for the charismatic power they bring, and "Return" for giving back to the communities that supported them. In November 2023 they released their first full-length holiday LP, We 4 Kings.