Kickin' and Screamin'
| Kickin' and Screamin' | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | May 15, 2012 | |||
| Recorded | 2011–2012 | |||
| Genre | Alternative hip hop, R&B, dubstep, hardcore hip hop | |||
| Length | 62:23 | |||
| Label | Strange Music | |||
| Producer | Seven, Young Fyre, Ben Cybulsky | |||
| Krizz Kaliko chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |    link |
| Hip Hop DX | link |
| Sputnikmusic | 4.0/5 link |
Kickin' and Screamin' is the fourth studio album by American rapper Krizz Kaliko, released on May 15, 2012. It debuted at #43 on the Billboard 200, making it his most successful album.
Background
Krizz Kaliko first announced the title of his album in early 2011.[1] After the release of Tech N9ne's EP Klusterfuk, Strange Music began to reveal information on the upcoming album by Krizz Kaliko.[citation needed] On March 15, 2012, Krizz Kaliko contacted rapper Hopsin through Twitter for a collaboration for the album.[2] Several days later, Hopsin responded and agreed to collaborate for the album.[3]
On April 3, 2012, a pre-order for the album was released. The pre-order includes the free download of the album's bonus track, "Bad Man" featuring Oobergeek. Revealed features for the album include Tech N9ne, Wrekonize and Bernz of ¡Mayday!, Twiztid, Chamillionaire, Twista, T-Pain and Rittz. It had been revealed through Twitter that Hopsin was intended to be on the album, however the track was not completed in time to make the album.[4][5]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Intro (Skit)" (featuring Scenario) | Ben Cybulsky | 0:20 |
| 2. | "Dancin' with Myself" | Seven | 3:23 |
| 3. | "Kali Baby" | Seven | 2:57 |
| 4. | "Kill Shit" (featuring Tech N9ne & Twista) | Seven | 4:00 |
| 5. | "Mayday" (featuring Chamillionaire & Rittz) | Seven | 4:21 |
| 6. | "Dumb for You" (featuring T-Pain) | Young Fyre | 2:30 |
| 7. | "Spaz" (featuring Tech N9ne) | Seven | 3:21 |
| 8. | "Dixie Cup" (featuring Big Scoob & Twiztid) | Seven | 4:12 |
| 9. | "Abu Dhabi" (performed by 816 Boyz) | Seven | 3:26 |
| 10. | "Species" | Seven | 3:14 |
| 11. | "Can't Be the Only One" (featuring Tech N9ne) | Seven | 4:52 |
| 12. | "Created a Monster" | Seven | 4:14 |
| 13. | "Hello Walls" (featuring Tech N9ne) | Seven | 3:44 |
| 14. | "Wannabe" (featuring Twiztid) | Seven | 5:50 |
| 15. | "Unstable" | Seven | 3:56 |
| 16. | "Dream of a King" (featuring ¡Mayday!, Prozak & Crystal Watson) | Seven | 4:12 |
| 17. | "Stay Alive" (featuring Big Scoob) | Young Fyre | 3:52 |
| Total length: | 62:24 | ||
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18. | "Layin' Down" (featuring Liz Suwandi) | Nardo | 4:27 |
| 19. | "So Hard" | Seven | 3:12 |
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20. | "Bad Man" (featuring Oobergeek) | Jomeezius The Genius | 3:52 |
References
- ^ "Krizz Kaliko Goes Solo @ Paid Dues 2011". YouTube. 2011-04-25. Retrieved 2012-04-12.
- ^ "'Holla Bro' – Krizz Kaliko Reaches Out To Hopsin [Social] | Krizz Kaliko". Blog.krizzkaliko.com. 2012-03-18. Retrieved 2012-04-12.
- ^ "'I Accept Your Collab Offer' – Hopsin Responds To Krizz Kaliko [Social] | Krizz Kaliko". Blog.krizzkaliko.com. 2012-03-21. Retrieved 2012-04-12.
- ^ "Krizz Kaliko - Kickin' & Screamin' - Pre Sale Ship 5/15/2012 Strange Music, Inc Store". Strangemusicinc.net. 2012-04-03. Retrieved 2012-04-12.
- ^ Paine, Jake (2012-05-03). "Krizz Kaliko's "Kickin' & Screamin'" To Feature Chamillionaire, T-Pain & Twista". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2013-06-23.