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Trae Tha Truth – I’m On 2.0 ft Big K.R.I.T., Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, B.o.B., Tyga, Bun B, Gudda Gudda and Jadakiss

Wow. Trae Tha Truth brought out an all-star squad of MCs version 2.0 for his song I'm On. It features Big K.R.I.T., Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, B.o.B., Tyga, Bun B, Gudda Gudda and Jadakiss--all on a flip of Mark Morrison's classic Return of the Mack track. Check it out. Here... Read more

February 3, 2012 Audio, The Bridge

Big K.R.I.T. – Boobie Miles

Big K.R.I.T.'s 4EvaNaDay mixtape drops on 2/20. K.R.I.T. just released the first song from the project. It's a jazzy track with typically meaningful lyrics from K.R.I.T. Check out Boobie Miles (peep the song title reference). Here's what K.R.I.T. had to say about the song: "The 1st song I wanted 2... Read more

February 1, 2012 Audio, The Bridge, Video

Is Big K.R.I.T. the new OutKast?

Big K.R.I.T. asks us to call him a King Remembered in Time – a king who pays homage to royalty who’ve come before him. Among those giants who came before K.R.I.T. is Outkast. The beauty of Outkast is the group’s appeal to the playa and prophet that lives in us... Read more

January 24, 2012 Audio, Food for Thought

8Ball & MJG – We Buy Gold ft Big K.R.I.T.

Here's some new Southern Funk from 8Ball & MJG featuring Big K.R.I.T. This one knocks. Check out We Buy Gold. Both 8Ball & MJG and K.R.I.T. have mixtapes dropping soon.... Read more

January 19, 2012 Audio

Here’s an MLK day playlist featuring music from Common, Talib Kweli, Kendrick Lamar, Big K.R.I.T., Nas and more (Playlist)

Happy MLK day. MUCH has changed since the 60's when Dr. King led a peaceful revolution for justice and equality, but the beautiful struggle continues. We are in complex times. The nation has a black president, a reality that likely would not have materialized had it not been for the... Read more

January 16, 2012 Audio, Food for Thought, Playlists

Decoded: Big K.R.I.T. — Time Machine (Video)

Here's a really dope interview of Big K.R.I.T. where he breaks down the lyrics to Time Machine. It really showcases the depth of his music. K.R.I.T., along with others like Kendrick Lamar and Stalley, is part of the new crop of MCs with a message to their music. It's part... Read more

January 5, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Check out our 175+ song playlist of the best hip-hop 2011 had to offer (in chronological order). You’ll hear music from Kendrick Lamar, DJ Quik, Pete Rock and Smiff N Wessun, XV, Action Bronson, Common, Curren$y, The Roots, Saigon, Bumpy Knuckles, Big K.R.I.T., Bun B, Asher Roth, Phonte, Reks, Raekwon, Stalley, Pusha T, Wale, Zion I, Smoke DZA, Busta Rhymes, J. Cole, Jean Grae, Statik Selektah, Talib Kweli, Mos Def, Yelawolf, Pharoahe Monch and far too many other great artists to name.

The music speaks for itself. Press play and let it ride or click here to see the playlist and pick your own order. Either way, enjoy the good notes of 2011.... Read more

December 31, 2011 Audio, Food for Thought, Playlists, Video

Ambrosia For Heads’ 2011 Best Hip-Hop Albums/Mixtapes of the Year: Here’s a look at our picks for the best of the best in 2011. You’ll find words on each as well as samples of the music. Tell us your picks for 2011.

It's that time of year again, when you're hit with a ton of year end, best of lists. We're going to keep it simple. We have 2 lists: best hip-hop albums/mixtapes of the year and songs of the year. First up, here are our picks for the best hip-hop albums/mixtapes... Read more

December 28, 2011 Audio, Food for Thought, Mixes, Video

The Roots Perform My ft Big K.R.I.T. (Video)

The Roots performed with Big K.R.I.T. last night at New York City's Highline Ballroom. Check it out below. Also, click here to check out our playlist of music from The Roots spanning the last 2 decades. You can buy undun here. Make My ft Big K.R.I.T. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=_Ir05jYMD7Y... Read more

December 7, 2011 Video

Big K.R.I.T. – 5 Fingers of Death

Big K.R.I.T. is the latest MC to participate in the 5 Fingers of Death series on the Sway in the Morning show on Shade 45. Check out how he flows over 5 beats below. Click here to download. Also, click here to check out Kendrick Lamar's 5 Fingers of Death.... Read more

December 5, 2011 Audio

Statik Selektah – Play The Game ft Big K.R.I.T. and Freddie Gibbs

Here's a great video for Statik Selektah's Play The Game featuring Big K.R.I.T. and Freddie Gibbs. It was shot A3C and also doubles as a good behind the scenes look at the energy that was in the air at that hip-hop festival. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFJbufYpxT0... Read more

November 18, 2011 Video

T.I. – I’m Flexin’ ft Big K.R.I.T. (Video)

Here's the video for T.I.'s I'm Flexin' featuring Big K.R.I.T. Bangin'. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=roY6RseK5cw... Read more

November 5, 2011 Video

Big K.R.I.T. – Money on the Floor ft 8 Ball, MJG & 2 Chainz (Video)

Here's the video for Big K.R.I.T.'s Money on the Floor featuring 8 Ball, MJG and 2 Chainz. This one is not suitable for work. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=O_YXSRhsiyg... Read more

November 4, 2011 Video

Freddie Gibbs – Cold Day in Hell (Mixtape)

Here's a brand new mixtape from Freddie Gibbs. It features production from Big K.R.I.T., J.US.T.I.C.E. League and others, and guest verses from Jeezy, 2 Chainz and Alley Boy, to name a few. Click below to download Cold Day in Hell. Click here to download. Here's the tracklist:... Read more

October 31, 2011 Mixes

Ludacris – I’m on Fire ft Big K.R.I.T.

Ludacris blessed Big K.R.I.T. with a verse on the Country Ish remix. K.R.I.T. returns the favor on Luda's new song, I'm on Fire. Check it out. Click here to download.... Read more

October 25, 2011 Audio

Big K.R.I.T., Talib Kweli, Outasight & Mela Machinko collaborate on the song Beautiful, a moving song dedicated to the fight against cancer. Check out the full song below.

Big KRIT has been working with some of the heaviest cats in the game--Bun B, T.I., Ludacris and The Roots, to name a few. His latest collabo is with Talib Kweli on a song called Beautiful (Outasight and Mela Machinko also join the track). The title is apt on a... Read more

October 18, 2011 Audio

Here’s the lastest from The Roots and it features Big K.R.I.T. Check out Make My, from The Roots upcoming Undun album.

A description of the concept behind the album and its full tracklist are below (note K.R.I.T. is the only feature). Here's the album description: undun is an existential re-telling of the short life of one Redford Stephens (1974-1999). Through the use of emotives and Redford’s internal dialogues the album seeks... Read more

October 17, 2011 Audio

Here are some of the best of the 2011 BET Hip-Hop Awards Cyphers. These include, Big K.R.I.T., Kendrick Lamar, TechN9ne, Machine Gun Kelly, B.o.B., Busta Rhymes, Ludacris, Skillz, Blind Fury and of course Shady 2.0. Click below to check them out.

Who had the best verse? Big K.R.I.T., TechN9ne, Machine Gun Kelly, Kendrick Lamar and B.o.B. Reek Da Villain, 2 Chainz, Busta Rhymes and Ludacris Lady of Rage, Blind Fury, Dom Kennedy and Skillz Yelawolf, Joe Budden, Crooked I, Joell Ortiz, Royce Da 5'9" and Eminem Click here for the rest... Read more

October 11, 2011 Video

Big K.R.I.T. – Money on the Floor Behind The Scenes Studio Session (Video)

Big K.R.I.T.'s Money on the Floor featuring 8Ball, MJG and 2 Chainz dropped a couple of weeks ago. Here's a dope behind the scenes look at the making of the track from Cinematic TV and shot by the good folks at Motion Family. Check it out. Click here to download... Read more

October 10, 2011 Video

Hip-Hop & Love from A3C – Here’s a recap of one of my best hip-hop experiences ever.

A3C was an amazing hip-hop experience this weekend. It was a 3-day hip-hop festival and conference featuring informative panel discussions during the day and showcases with a mind-blowing amount of dope artists at night. Much like at South by Southwest, there was no floss--just a collective respect and love for... Read more

October 9, 2011 Food for Thought

Jackie Chain – Parked Outside ft Bun B and Big K.R.I.T.

Big K.R.I.T. has blazed the hooks of a couple of songs recently. Last week was his feature on T.I.'s I'm Flexin' (also produced by K.R.I.T.) and here's another. Check out Parked Outside by Jackie Chain, featuring Bun B and Big K.R.I.T. Click here to download.... Read more

October 7, 2011 Audio

T.I. has been gettin’ it in since his release. Here’s a new banger from him that was produced by Big K.R.I.T. and features K.R.I.T. on the hook. Check out I’m Flexin’.

Also, click here if you missed Young Jeezy's new song with T.I. called F.A.M.E.... Read more

September 30, 2011 Audio

Big K.R.I.T. – Money on the Floor ft 8Ball, MJG & 2 Chainz

Here's a tough new joint from Big K.R.I.T. featuring 8Ball, MJG and 2 Chainz. It's got that laid back Southern Funk. Check out Money on the Floor. Click here to download.... Read more

September 22, 2011 Audio

Phonte – The Life of Kings ft Evidence & Big K.R.I.T.

Phonte, Evidence and Big K.R.I.T. on one soulful track. Nuff said. Check out The Life of Kings. Phonte's new album, Charity Starts at Home, hits stores on 9/27. Click here to download.... Read more

September 20, 2011 Audio

Statik Selektah – Play the Game ft Big K.R.I.T. and Freddie Gibbs

Big K.R.I.T. and Gangsta Gibbs collaborate on the latest track from Statik Selektah. Check out Play the Game from Statik Selektah's upcoming Population Control album (stream-only).... Read more

September 16, 2011 Audio

Big K.R.I.T. speaks on why his album is being delayed.

There's been a lot of anticipation around Big K.R.I.T.'s forthcoming album and there was considerable disappointment when it was announced last week that the album was delayed. I've heard many tracks from the album and imho believe it will be more than worth the wait. Check out what K.R.I.T. himself... Read more

September 13, 2011 Video

Here’s an end of Summer mix of some of the better music that dropped over the last few months. And, similar to the season, the heat builds and it cools down to a chill finish. You’ll find songs from J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Big K.R.I.T., Dom Kennedy, Erick Sermon, Redman and Method Man, The Game, Macklemore, Jay Rock, 9th Wonder & Phonte, XV, Asher Roth, Sha Stimuli, Evidence and more.

Check it out. Ambrosia For Heads End of Summer Mix by Parfit on Mixcloud... Read more

September 10, 2011 Audio

Big K.R.I.T.’s The Vent is special. It’s a thoughtful and thought-provoking rhyme accompanied by dark, brooding chords. It is almost prayerful. Here’s the official video. Check it out.

There also have been some incredible videos of K.R.I.T. performing the song live. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xVEa0SMxFg&feature=player_embedded For me, The Vent strikes a similar emotional chord as this one. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tbs7wWLXLpw... Read more

August 26, 2011 The Bridge, Video

2 Chainz – Pimps ft Bun B & Big K.R.I.T. (Video)

Bun B & Big K.R.I.T. join 2 Chainz on a smoothed out jazz track. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1HEN3t3SIc&feature=player_embedded... Read more

August 23, 2011 Video

3 Little Digs – Behind Big K.R.I.T. and Yelawolf’s Happy Birthday Hip-Hop (Video)

Big K.R.I.T. and Yelawolf did their first collabo nearly a year ago, but it only surfaced in the last couple of weeks. Here's a video by 3 Little Digs that captured part of the experience. Check out the behind the scenes of Happy Birthday Hip-Hop. http://vimeo.com/27897045 Click here to download... Read more

August 19, 2011 Video

Big K.R.I.T. – Last King 2 (Mixtape). Click below to download the whole mixtape.

And just when you thought this mixtape madness week couldn't get any better (Click here for links to new mixtapes by The Weeknd and Wale)...Big K.R.I.T. just dropped his latest mixtape. This is not an album like K.R.I.T. Wuz Here and Returnof4eva. It's more like a compilation of songs of... Read more

August 19, 2011 Audio, Mixes

Here’s a mix featuring the best double threats in the game: those who can hold down the mic and the MPC. You’ll hear music from Black Milk, Kanye West, MF Doom, Big K.R.I.T., Count Bass D, Pharrell, Q-Tip, Large Professor, Erick Sermon, Warren G, Daz, Prodigy, J. Cole, RZA, Evidence, Pete Rock, DJ Quik and the mighty J. Dilla.

Oh...and don't think we forgot about Dre. Who did we miss though? Who do you think is the best double threat in the game? Check out the mix below and hit us back. Ambrosia For Heads Double Threat Mix by Parfit .... Read more

August 14, 2011 Audio

Here’s a mix of some new songs that have come out over the last few months. You’ll find music from Action Bronson, Big K.R.I.T., Yelawolf, Kendrick Lamar, Elzhi, Blu, Black Rob, Chuuwee, Consequence, Rapper Big Pooh, Jay Rock, Zion I & The Grouch, Ghostface Killah, MF Doom Rapsody and more.

This one starts off chill, builds to a crescendo then smooths out again at the end. Check it out. Ambrosia For Heads New Music Mix by Parfit... Read more

August 6, 2011 Audio

Big K.R.I.T. and Yelawolf – Happy Birthday Hip-Hop. Here’s a super-rugged new collabo between K.R.I.T. and Yelawolf, featuring both on vocals and K.R.I.T. on production. They trade verses on their love for hip-hop and what it’s meant to them. Hotness.

Listen to the song below and see the video that chronicled some of the events of the night it was recorded. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzLB_gW1fNM Click here to download (via bigkrit.com). Also, here's a description of the project: "Happy Birthday Hip Hop" produced by Big K.R.I.T. and featuring Yelawolf is the first record... Read more

August 3, 2011 Audio, Video

Big K.R.I.T. Live in Nashville – Video

This video is courtesy of Break on a Cloud. It features some footage of K.R.I.T. going in on Just Touched Down and a montage of his experiences on the road. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3HAkVaKaKA&feature=player_embedded... Read more

July 26, 2011 Video

Big K.R.I.T. and Bun B join Smoke DZA on On the Corner. Check it out.

Big K.R.I.T. is on the production. Click here to download.... Read more

July 25, 2011 Audio

Here’s a Summer Heat mix for you. You’ll find new music from the last few months, including Kendrick Lamar, Curren$y, CyHi Da Prynce, Big Sean, Jay Rock, UGK, Chuuwee, Pete Rock & Smiff N Wessun, Big K.R.I.T., Bumpy Knuckles, Ghostface Killah, Action Bronson, Termanology, Common, Nas, Yelawolf and many more.

You'll find music from Kendrick Lamar, Curren$y, CyHi Da Prynce, Big Sean, Jay Rock, UGK, Chuuwee, Pete Rock & Smiff N Wessun, Big K.R.I.T., Bumpy Knuckles, Ghostface Killah, Action Bronson, Termanology, Common, Nas, Yelawolf and many more. Enjoy. Ambrosia For Heads Summer Heat Mix... Read more

July 10, 2011 Audio

Rapsody + Big K.R.I.T. + 9th Wonder on the track = a good look.

Check out So Be It. Click here to download.... Read more

June 22, 2011 Audio

The latest 3 Little Digs video features Big K.R.I.T. performing Country Sh*t.

K.R.I.T. flips it up a bit in the middle. Check it out. http://vimeo.com/24978919... Read more

June 21, 2011 Video

This might be one of the last few new UGK joints to drop and it does right by their legacy. Check out Grippin’ on the Wood with Bun B, Big K.R.I.T. and the mighty Pimp C.

June 15, 2011 Audio

There are so many bangers on Big K.R.I.T.’s Returnof4eva, it’s hard to pick a favorite.

Here's a video for ONE of them. Check out this live performance video of My Sub which was produced by 3 Little Digs. http://vimeo.com/24975016 Click here for another incredible live performance by K.R.I.T. of The Vent. And, click here to download the album.... Read more

June 13, 2011 Video

Here’s a mix of some of the better new hip-hop to drop over the last few months. You’ll find tracks from Big K.R.I.T., Elzhi, Chuuwee, Dom Kennedy, Pac Div, Ghost Wridah, Strong Arm Steady, EDO.G, XV, Rapper Big Pooh and others, including some double plays. Enjoy.

June 11, 2011 Audio

Big K.R.I.T.’s Country Sh*t (remix) video features Ludacris and Bun B. Straight fire.

Check it out. This is from K.R.I.T.'s Returnof4eva mixtape, which is the gift that keeps on giving. Click here to download it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9G49Tdw4KDw... Read more

June 7, 2011 Video

Big K.R.I.T. rips it on this live version of Time Machine. Check out the video.

A lot of these live clips sound like ish...but this one is shot well and bumps. http://vimeo.com/24712546... Read more

June 7, 2011 Video

Big K.R.I.T and Slim Thug have been making some incredible collabos lately.

It's cool to see different "generations" of Southern rappers coming together to make good music. Here's the video for Slim Thug's Coming From ft Big K.R.I.T. and J-Dawg. Also, click here for Now or Neva, another heat rock from K.R.I.T. and Slim.... Read more

May 25, 2011 Video

Here’s a mix to take you into your weekend and beyond…You’ll find new music featuring Curren$y, Big K.R.I.T., Kendrick Lamar, Jean Grae, Talib Kweli, Styles P, DJ Quik, Wiz Khalifa, Rapper Big Pooh, Stalley, Wale, Devin the Dude, J. Cole, Mobb Deep, EDO.G, Eminem, Royce Da 5’9″ and more.

There's been a lot of good music released in the last few weeks. Here's just a taste. It starts off laid back and soulful and finishes with that boom bap. Check it out. Ambrosia For Heads LONS Mix by Parfit... Read more

May 6, 2011 Audio

Fresh off his incredible album Returnof4eva, Big K.R.I.T. is still dropping hot new music.

This is more uptempo than most of the cuts on Returnof4eva. Check out Pop A Bottle ft $upaMane. Click here to download. And, click here to download Returnof4eva, arguably the best rap album to drop so far this year.... Read more

May 5, 2011 Audio

This is a really amazing performance from Big K.R.I.T. It speaks for itself.

Check out The Vent: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sadSa9Kb1VA&feature=player_embedded... Read more

April 29, 2011 Video

Here’s a cool video of 9th Wonder interviewing Big K.R.I.T.

9th talks to K.R.I.T. about his influences, the XXL Freshman experience, Returnof4eva and more. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Whg_V8Lz3OI&feature=player_embedded Speaking of Big K.R.I.T.'s musical influences, click here for some songs from his soul influences.... Read more

April 27, 2011 Audio

Fabolous just dropped a mixtape with a lot of old soul samples.

I'm digging this return to vintage soul in hip-hop. You can hear it in music by Big K.R.I.T., The Jets, Curren$y and The Alchemist and others. If you missed the inaugural installment of our Soul Cooking playlist which explores soul classics, click here. You can listen to the whole Fabolous... Read more

April 21, 2011 Audio, Mixes