Album Of The Week:

"ReturnOf4Eva" by Big K.R.I.T.

The looooooooooong awaited second offering from Krizzle dropped Monday, via returnof4eva.com. The hype for this mixtape album snowballed over the past year, to the point where disappointment was not an option. Right on cue, the Mississippi emcee delivered another classic. All 21 tracks were produced and mixed by the young king himself, which alone stands as a testament to his work ethic and creativity. This time around, he called in on southern legends Bun B, Ludacris, David Banner, and Chamillionaire for features. Most importantly, not once was K.R.I.T. overshadowed by them, leaving HIS signature mark on every single track. The soulful samples and smooth backdrops set up what felt like a modern-day, hybrid Outkast/UGK album. His lyrics were simple yet deep, with universal themes that any person could connect to. From the slab banger "Rotation," to the heartfelt spilling of his soul "The Vent," K.R.I.T. leaves you speechless and wanting more after every track fades out. As i've said before, the man is wise beyond his years, all we can hope is that he stays true to his roots and keeps dropping timeless music. This tape is the anthem for all that is the south, and a blessing from up above.

Favorite Tracks: Dreamin', Time Machine, The Vent

Download the album via his website, in exchange for an e-mail address. Hit the jump for footage of the listening party and the tracklist.

Album Of The Week:

 Had to go to a mixtape this week. "2 Weeks Notice" by Blood Type

First of all, don't let all the incredible features and production credits overshadow the fact that Blood Type really put in work on this tape. I was absolutely shocked to see these guys as I walked through the doors at the SXSW Smokers Club show last weekend, and wish they had more stage time. This tape quantifies the fact that the Miami duo is a breath of fresh air to hip-hop right now. Enjoy the wholesome subject matter, and the great story telling ability they use to enhance their rhymes. If i've said it once, i've said it a thousand times...you can't beat music you can relate to.

Hit the jump for the tracklist and DL link.

Big K.R.I.T. - Dreamin' (w/Lyrics)

"This is the 1st leak of my new Album “Returnof4eva” (artwork by Eric Bailey) The song is called “Dreamin” I produced the beat as well. I feel this is a perfect representation of my music at this exact moment in time bc it could have gone either way for me. This was all a dream a year ago. Now i am living out my dreams everyday. This is a personal & special record to me & i hope it inspires you to follow your dreams like i did. Motion Family shot the video for this yesterday, Thats coming soon. In the meantime u can get the song & all updates from me at Returnof4eva.com"

-Krizzle.

Hit the jump for lyrics: