17 Jun Big K.R.I.T. – My Favourite Verse (“Rich Dad Poor Dad”) | SoulCulture TV
SoulCulture TV series My Favourite Verse returns with some lyrical reflection from Big K.R.I.T. Having witnessed his prowess onstage at SXSW earlier this year, we caught up with the Mississippi hailing emcee and producer in New York hot on the heels of his debut album release, Live from the Underground, to discuss "Rich Dad, Poor Dad," inspired by his father.
13 Mar Big K.R.I.T – 4Eva N a Day | Mixtape Review
If the excellent Return of 4EVA mixtape didn't bring to the forefront the potential of Mississipi rapper Big K.R.I.T. in 2011, then his solemn, heart-stirring verse on The Roots' "Make My" masterpiece would have many searching for the back catalog of one of HipHop's most promising newcomers. In the short space of time, K.R.I.T. has established himself as a rapper whose music is submerged in the stylings and soul of southern rap's past greats, in addition to stirring in his own engaging tales set in today's glitter and patrone obsessed society.
10 Dec Curren$y presents Jet Life / Jet World Order | Album Review
Curren$y’s new Jet Life compilation - the Jet World Order album was always going to be a smash. Released under Jets International/iHipHop Distribution, the album features fellow Jet members Young Roddy, Trademark Da Skydiver, Sir Michael Rocks, Nesby Phips, Corner Boy P and Street Wiz, plus Smoke Dza who definitely made his mark on hip hop this year with mixtape Rolling Stoned.
28 Oct Statik Selektah – Population Control | Album Review
The terms grafting, grinding and so on are so often thrown about in Hip Hop because anyone refusing to put in the work eventually falls far behind in the never ending race to remain relevant in the scene. Fortunately for respected DJ, Producer, label CEO and radio host Statik Selektah his non-stop efforts have secured his place amongst the small group of respected names across Hip Hop's wider market. From working with long term partner Termanology to hosting his own show on Shade 45, the East Coast resident has proven to be one of the more adequate jack-of-all-trades individuals in the genre. Still finding time to hit the studio, Population Control is the fifth solo release from Statik, where the now recognisable boom bap, claps and soul flavours of the beatsmith should be done justice by the various spitters on hand to bless each track.
28 Sep Phonte – Charity Starts At Home | Album Review
Even though much time has passed since the split of revered trio Little Brother, one of Hip Hop’s most cherished groups, deep rooted amongst many fans has been an impatient craving for something new from either 9th Wonder, Rapper Big Pooh or the artist in question today; Phonte. Whilst Wonder has given us his Wonder Years and the Foreign Exchange (Phonte’s most recent project) provided some warm, glorious memories of his musical past, the urge for something closer to home was desired by many. So for the Greensboro, North Carolina born lyricist “home” is where he returned; back to the circle of dope beats and dope rhymes for his first solo album. Having spent numerous years sharing the plaudits with his two brothers in rhyme, how would one of Hip Hop’s most revered poets handle an entire project in which it would only be him and his thoughts occupying the recording booth?
05 Jul Dom Kennedy – From the Westside, With Love II | Album Review
The new West Coast movement looks to be in full swing in 2011. With Kendrick Lamar becoming the talk of Compton, upcoming acts such as Nipsey Hussle and Jay Rock remaining consistent and the enriched Hip Hop circuit stronger than ever, the days of wondering where the West had gone are soon to be over. So it can only strengthen the coasts brand by having another hungry starlet add his name to the contingent from the sunnier sides of the US.
Dom Kennedy of Leimert Park, LA, has been doing the rounds on the coast with some dope free mixtapes not to mention some high profiled collaborations with the likes of Curren$y, Kendrick and more. Kennedy's From the Westside, With Love II hopes to add further weight behind the current wave of Westsiders currently on the brink of fully dominating this summer.
03 Apr Big K.R.I.T. – ReturnOf4Eva | Album Review
For all the crunk, booty shaking music which emerges from the Dirty South, it is arguably the street poets, storytellers and self-examining performers which leave a lasting impression. Scarface, Outkast, Goodie Mob and T.I. have won the respect of fans from across the US - and the next rapper in their form to emerge is Mississippi's emerging star Big K.R.I.T.
A 2011 XXL Freshman, K.R.I.T’s sleepy drawl and introspective narrations have made him one of the standout names in the list of Freshers and his previous release (K.R.I.T Wuz Here) garnering numerous downloads. Releasing the street album ReturnOf4Eva, Def Jam's newest acquisition can maintain the lyrical standards of the South’s greats and prove to his newly attracted fans his capabilities of performing on an album.