King Dude

King Dude — rock artist from US.

King Dude harnesses the dark essence of American folk music through his compelling blend of sex, death, love, and Lucifer's light, offering a fiery revelation…

Influence: 51.40% Fanbase: 25.98% Trending: 64.11% Career Level: Rising

Top Brand Affinity

Highest overlapping lifestyle brand

Ampeg • 42.58% • Very Strong

As of 2025-09-08

32,717

Social Media Followers

As of 2025-09-08

00:00:00

Hours Airplay

2025-12-07 19:51:20 UTC

Genres

rockgrave waverockfolk rockeuropeanneofolkfolk & traditionalsinger/songwriter

Biography

King Dude harnesses the dark essence of American folk music through his compelling blend of sex, death, love, and Lucifer's light, offering a fiery revelation with his devotional rock 'n' roll since 2006. His powerful baritone and visceral songwriting serve as tools to captivate audiences globally, as evidenced by his releases on various record labels, prominent festival appearances, and dynamic live performances alongside notable acts like Ghost and Earth. With a Johnny Cash aesthetic and a voice that seamlessly transitions from haunting vulnerability to thunderous fury, King Dude's music delves into themes of death and desire, merging the sacred and the profane with a unique blend of country, blues, Americana, and folk influences.

A modern-day blue-eyed Mephistopheles armed with an acoustic guitar, King Dude embodies a charismatic presence that evokes comparisons to legendary figures like Johnny Cash and Robert Johnson, seamlessly blending elements of heavy metal with traditional folk music. His raw and hypnotic compositions explore the depths of human experience, while offering a glimpse into a revelatory future by channeling the rich musical heritage of the past. With a penchant for provocative lyricism and evocative storytelling, King Dude's music transcends genres to create a mesmerizing and immersive sonic experience that resonates with audiences as a Luciferian tent revival of dark folk music.

Top Brand Affinities

Report Date: 2025-09-08

King Dude performs best with fans in the 25-34 range, concentrated in UNITED STATES, BRAZIL, FRANCE. Audience composition is heavily male (69%), which simplifies targeting and creative tone. The most reliable reach comes from Youtube at 419 avg views per post, with Instagram providing steady community replies and saves. Brand adjacency trends toward Ampeg, MOOG, Bloodborne, signaling clear alignment with streetwear, music platforms, and lifestyle products. If the brief is to seed a message that travels organically, King Dude is positioned to deliver.

Artist Affinity estimates how strongly an artist's audience overlaps with interest in specific brands, products, and categories. It is derived from aggregated social and behavioral signals—who fans follow, save, click, and engage with—normalized across platforms. Higher affinity suggests better partnership fit and higher likelihood that fans will respond positively to branded content or offers. Use it to shortlist natural brand partners and product concepts that feel authentic to the audience. Combine affinity with Connection Strength (ER) and reach to balance fit with impact. Treat affinity as directional—validate with creative tests and small pilots before scaling.

ER = (likes + comments + shares) ÷ audience per post ≥ 3.0% = Very Strong 2.0–2.99% = Strong 1.0–1.99% = Moderate < 1.0% = Low

How to read it: Pair ER with reach (views/followers) to gauge intensity and scale.

Connection Strength

Artist King Dude score 1.01% — Moderate bucket.

Brand: AmpegBrand: MOOGBrand: Bloodborne

Followers:32,717

Engagements:330

Rate:1.0%

Posts:1,230

Avg Likes:329

Avg Comments:5

Avg Views:419

Audience Demographics & Key Stats

Metric	Value	Why It Matters
Social Snapshot	Followers 32,717 · Engagements 330 · Rate 1.0% Posts 1,230 · Views 419 · Avg Likes 329 · Avg Comments 5 · Avg Views 419	Combine reach (followers/views) with ER to size both impact and responsiveness.
Age Breakdown	25-34: 44% 18-24: 29% 35-44: 17% 45-64: 7%	Largest: 25-34 (44%); next: 18-24 (29%)
Gender Split	Female: 31% Male: 69% Non-binary/Other: 0%	Skews male (69%)
Top Countries	UNITED STATES (23%) BRAZIL (8%) FRANCE (8%) GERMANY (6%) UNITED KINGDOM (6%)	Top regions: UNITED STATES (23%), BRAZIL (8%), FRANCE (8%)
Platform Engagement	Instagram: 324 avg likes/post · Youtube: 419 avg views/post	Best reach: Youtube 419 avg views; best engagement: Instagram 324 avg likes

Top Brand Affinities

Ampeg

Score: 42.58

MOOG

Score: 32.72

Bloodborne

Score: 12.12

Fred Perry

Score: 11.21

Sennheiser

Score: 8.46

Lime Crime

Score: 7.47

Diablo

Score: 7.23

Ableton

Score: 6.85

The Witcher

Score: 6.41

Dr. Martens

Score: 6.19

Fallout

Score: 5.96

Jagermeister

Score: 5.44

Brand	Category	Score
Ampeg		42.58
MOOG		32.72
Bloodborne		12.12
Fred Perry		11.21
Sennheiser		8.46
Lime Crime		7.47
Diablo		7.23
Ableton		6.85
The Witcher		6.41
Dr. Martens		6.19
Fallout		5.96
Jagermeister		5.44
Kickstarter		5.43
Warner Bros		5.42
Columbia Pictures		5.36
Paco Rabanne		5.33
Spotify Music		5.01
Pacific Northwest Wonderland		4.92
Pilsner Urquell		4.18
Polaroid		4.10
Paramount Pictures		3.83
Showtime		3.72
Mortal Kombat		3.57
Kodak		3.55
Emporium		3.26
SoundCloud		3.20
Leica		3.15
Olympus		3.15
Jack Daniels		3.03
Fujifilm		2.94
Carhartt		2.94
Tinder		2.93
WWE		2.76
Urban Decay Cosmetics		2.70
Prismacolor		2.58
Star Wars		2.52
HBO		2.48
MTV		2.40
Guinness		2.32
Harley-Davidson		2.30
Vans		2.29
Lush		2.28
Paypal		2.19
Nickelodeon		2.15
NYX Cosmetics		2.05
AMC		2.04
BBC		2.03
Nintendo		2.02
Activision Blizzard		2.02
Cadillac		1.95