Ben Platt - king of the world, pt. 3 [Official Audio]

The new album 'Reverie' available now!



Fans worldwide fell head over heels for Ben Platt during his Tony® Award-winning turn in the title role of Dear Evan Hansen and on-screen in films such as the Pitch Perfect franchise. As the vocalist, actor, and performer sang life into a host of nuanced and fascinating characters, audiences embraced his voice wholeheartedly. By dusting off the piano, picking up a pen, and singing his own truth straight from the heart, he shared another side of himself as a solo artist.

Ben achieved superstar status as Evan Hansen in Dear Evan Hansen, originating the lead role. The New York Times lauded him as a “breakout star,” and he went on to receive the 2017 Tony® Award for “Best Actor in a Musical.” Other honors included “Best Musical Theater Album” at the 2018 GRAMMY® Awards for the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Dear Evan Hansen, “Outstanding Musical Performance in a Daytime Program” at the Daytime EMMY® Awards for a cast performance of “You Will Be Found” on The Today Show, and more. Not to mention, he joined forces with Hamilton mastermind Lin-Manuel Miranda to craft a mash-up of “The Story of Tonight” and “You Will Be Found,” benefiting the “March for Our Lives” anti-gun violence movement.

Signed to Atlantic Records by Chairman and C.E.O. Craig Kallman and President of A&R Pete Ganbarg, he explored his formative influences, ranging from timeless singer-songwriters such as Joni Mitchell and Carole King to legendary crooners like Donny Hathaway, Ray Charles, and Stevie Wonder. As a result, the music delivers confessional lyricism by way of soulful intimacy as part of one cohesive narrative on his 2019 full-length debut, Sing To Me Instead. The 12-track album, which was primarily produced by Jenn Decilveo, chronicles the highs and lows of a transformative relationship. Showcasing his story, Ben penned several songs solo and co-wrote the remainder of material alongside the likes of Ben Abraham, Eg White, Nate Cyphert, Michael Pollack, and more.

#BenPlatt #KingOfTheWorld

[samanthasuchanek]

Ben is such a king he has to sing this song three times 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[lexijones]

Really hoping he does an acoustic version of this. I love the lyrics/tune but I feel like the added electronic levels to his voice has covered over how beautiful his natural tone is? :/

[jbrg]

Listened to the album in order, and once again, Ben, you have successfully made an experience that I will forever love and cherish. Your work is so much more than just music, and every project you put out is a masterpiece that is unparalleled and incredible. With that said, if you keep releasing music (and you better), I swear my playlist will be comprised solely of your music.

[rgorskic]

So, the waves that used to calm your mind
Are crashing now in record time
Life boat's fading out to sea
You play your song, close your eyes

Will they know you were the king of the world?
That's just life on the Titanic
When the days all run together
There's a time stamp on forever
And you tried to gracefully abandon
Your youth, your love, your best years
While you're rearranging deck chairs
That's just life, life, life

[kelynnrose]

just finished listening to the album in order. ben freaking platt. thank you for this masterpiece.

[hillarypritchard]

Ben Platt should win album of the year for just king of the world part 1-3. I say this as a die hard swiftie and livie.

[saulneyramusic]

You've already won in life as a musician, you can feel realized

[spiderman-drzi]

i think this is one of the best songs... like no joke this album is incredible, and PART 3 just ugh it put life into perspective.

[dnsdns-oihy]

I bought your album I'm looking forward to it. I wonder if there will be a photo of you the one on the cover is superb. a kiss from France and the best for you

[nyxiel]

This reminds me of Jacob Collier's Djesse vol.3 Album. ❤️❤️❤️

[kovaashmark]

Holy fucking shit? This is amazing. This song slammed me in the gut with a semi truck loaded with barbells. I'm in tears. What the fuck. "Will they know you were the king of the world...there's a time stamp on forever, and you tried to gracefully abandon your youth, your love, your best years, " shit, Ben, why not just shoot me. Good God. I'm in tears, this is incredible. Fuck.

[coltonbond]

ur album best be a banger if u hittin that pose

[joshualieder]

The Titanic? Let Jesus rescue you Ben. 🙏