| 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 |
| HipHopDX | 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. 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.