2 seconds of this beat will make you ache for Big K.R.I.T.’s verse. Ludacris’ 1.21 Gigawatts mixtape is due November 15.

Ludacris “I’m On Fire” Feat. Big K.R.I.T.

“The radio don’t play the sh*t I used to love, or maybe I’m just growing up.” Big K.R.I.T.’s Returnof4va vent, above.

Big K.R.I.T. just unleashed Last King 2, his second mixtape in 6 months and the sequel to his 2009 release (also with DJ Breakem Off). it’s something you should download, as Big K.R.I.T. has yet to make a song that’s not the best. Happy Birthday, Hip Hop.
Download: Big K.R.I.T. Last King 2

Big K.R.I.T. is kinda on fire.  Kinda unreal. “Happy Birthday Hip Hop” comes from his upcoming Last King 2 mixtape (the sequel to the 2009 mixtape), which is sure to be yet another unbelievably unreal mixtape. Hoping he’s saving some for his Def Jam debut (Live From the Underground, due September 27). My guess is [...]

Or 1/2 2011, depending on if phrasing/math/logic is important to you. This list is somewhat in order, but it’s not really in order. Also, #1 is definitely in order. Some favorites missing here work better in album mode (or came out in 2010, e.g.: Smith Westerns), and will see you later on the Best Albums [...]

Big K.R.I.T.’s “Country Sh*t”, which was the Best on last year’s K.R.I.T. Wuz Here, is also the Best on this year’s Returnofeva in remix form with Ludacris and Bun B. Gets an official (sadly censored) Country sh*t video, above.

“Our hearts are heavy, our hearts are dark” reads the press release for Self Scientific’s Trials of the Blackhearted. Rapper Chace Infinite and DJ Khalil join forces for an 8 track freebie that features appearances from Talib Kweli, Freddie Gibbs, Big K.R.I.T., and The Game. “War Stories” with K.R.I.T. is streaming below, and his verse [...]

Big K.R.I.T. has some Aquemini ish going down on his new mixtape, Returnof4eva. The tape, which features some more unreal production from the Mississippi rapper himself, has been on heavy, heavyheavy rotation in my ears this week. One of the highlights, “R4 Theme Song”, gives a nod to the obvious Outkast influences with [...]

Jeez, today. Take it easy! Delivered on time, Big K.R.I.T.’s Returnof4eva…
Download: Big K.R.I.T. ReturnOf4Eva

Big K.R.I.T. goes from rapping into his broom stick to reading his XXL Freshman class cover story in the video for one of his best tracks to date. “Dreamin” comes from Returnof4eva, due March 28. Produced by Big K.R.I.T. Word to your Grandmother.