Big K.R.I.T, the Mississippi Native, dropped this new mixtape on the 5th of March, serving up another batch of his soulful, Country style anecdotes over some heavy self produced beats. The mixtape is another instalment to add to the long list he has managed to put out in the last three years and will make [...]

Production wise, you can’t fault the bearded, gravel voiced rapper’s choice of beats. It’s fair to suggest that the producers who have worked with Vinnie know exactly what type of beat he wants as 99% of the cuts retain that hardcore, driving Jedi mind vibe mirroring DJ stoupe’s production style complete with soul crunching boom bap drums, high end piano samples and window shattering snares. C-lance Delivers the heat on ‘Death by guillotine’ featuring Demonz and Cyssero as does DC the midi alien on ‘man made ways’ where verses are traded by Vinnie, Non Phixion legend Sabac red, Slaine and trademark. Both extremely dope beats that stand out in a list of established production giants.

    It’s been an interesting year for the New York underground kingpin to say the least. Last February was the month Saigon finally released his long awaited “Greatest Story Never Told” LP which was originally supposed to drop in 2007 but was shelved by Atlantic records for the remainder of his contract. After finally [...]