Return of 4Eva

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Return of 4Eva
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Mixtape by
ReleasedMarch 28, 2011
Genre Hip hop, Southern Hip hop
Length76:15 (Standard)
48:06 (Streaming)
Label Cinematic Music Group
Producer Big K.R.I.T.
Big K.R.I.T. chronology
K.R.I.T. Wuz Here
(2010)
Return of 4Eva
(2011)
4eva N a Day
(2012)
Singles from Return of 4Eva
  1. "Country Shit (Remix)"
    Released: April 2011

Return of 4Eva is a 2011 self-produced official mixtape by rapper and producer Big K.R.I.T. released on March 28, 2011. The mixtape features guest appearances from Chamillionaire, Raheem DeVaughn, Joi, Big Sant, and fellow Mississippian, David Banner. Released to critical acclaim, it was named the 32nd best album of 2011 by Rolling Stone , 27th by Spin , and an honorable mention by Pitchfork . [1] [2] [3]

Contents

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
RapReviewsStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svg [4]
Pitchfork Media 8.2/10 [5]
Robert Christgau B+ [6]

Track listing

Return of 4Eva track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."R4 Intro"1:46
2."Rise & Shine"
  • Scott
2:44
3."R4 Theme Song"
  • Scott
2:50
4."Dreamin'"
  • Scott
4:06
5."Rotation"
  • Scott
3:02
6."My Sub"
  • Scott
3:05
7."Sookie Now" (featuring David Banner)4:13
8."American Rapstar"
  • Scott
3:07
9."Highs & Lows"
  • Scott
3:58
10."Shake It" (featuring Joi)3:02
11."Made Alot" (featuring Big Sant)3:43
12."Lions & Lambs"
  • Scott
4:11
13."Kings Blues"
  • Scott
3:01
14."Time Machine" (featuring Chamillionaire)4:41
15."Get Right"
  • Scott
3:55
16."Amtrak"
  • Scott
3:20
17."Players Ballad" (featuring Raheem DeVaughn)4:13
18."Another Naive Individual Glorifying Greed & Encouraging Racism"
  • Scott
3:37
19."Free My Soul"
  • Scott
4:19
20."The Vent"
  • Scott
5:20
21."Country Shit (Remix)" (featuring Ludacris and Bun B)4:02
Total length:76:15
Physical edition (bonus tracks)
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
21."Shake Junt"Scott2:30
Total length:74:43
Streaming edition
No.TitleLength
1."R4 Intro"1:46
2."Rise & Shine"2:44
3."Dreamin"4:06
4."Rotation"3:02
5."My Sub"3:05
6."American Rapstar"3:07
7."Highs & Lows"3:58
8."Shake It" (featuring Joi)3:02
9."Lions & Lambs"4:11
10."Kings Blues"3:01
11."Get Right"3:55
12."Players Ballad" (featuring Raheem DeVaughn)4:13
13."Another Naïve Individual Glorifying Greed & Encouraging Racism"3:37
14."Free My Soul"4:19
Total length:48:06

Notes

R4: The Prequel

The mixtape was released to iTunes as an EP on June 7, 2011. It featured four songs from the mixtape, plus one remix.

No.TitleLength
1."Sookie Now" (featuring David Banner)4:14
2."Country Shit (Remix)" (featuring Bun B & Ludacris)4:02
3."Time Machine" (featuring Chamillionaire)4:41
4."The Vent"5:21
5."Moon & Stars (Remix)" (featuring Curren$y & Killa Kyleon)3:49

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