Mixtape Review: Kid Kris, “Workaholics”
Artist: Kid Kris
Mixtape: Workaholics
Label: Chase University
Release Date: February 27, 2013
Straight out of Alabama, Kid Kris (formally Yung Kris, has released his fourth mixtape, Workaholics. Barely in his early 20’s, Kid Kris has the lyrical capabilities of someone much older and more experienced. As opposed to other young MC’s, Kris takes his time with his music and you can tell each track is produced with thoroughness and purpose. Kris wants you to hear his lyrics and uses the production to achieve this goal.
Whether it’s a self-production or a sample created by someone else, Kid Kris has a certain control over his surroundings. “205 Livin” and “In the Morning (Flow)” exhibit this right away. There are also tracks like “Papya” where Kris speeds up his flow proving he is more than capable to perform an anthem-like song.
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