Lawnparties Playlist: Wiz Khalifa x Big K.R.I.T.

We know you're more preoccupied right now with either (1) resting up before the sheer length and intensity of this House- and Lawnparties-filled weekend or (2) going bonkers about whether or not someone is wearing the same dress as you (!!!).

While you're gearing up, though, here at The Ink we figured we'd catch you up to speed with some of the musical acts for this weekend. First up, we decided to spotlight Lawnparties' headliners, because Yaro & Co. absolutely killed it this year and brought a pair of rap's up-and-coming stars for the bright, sunny, and much-venerated prep-fest of day-drinking and carousing. (And seriously, what is up with Princeton attracting such fresh rap talent? El-P, Jedi Mind Tricks, Ghostface Killah kind-of, Das Racist, and now Wiz Khalifa and Big K.R.I.T.? Are we the hippest Ivy?)

First, I have to admit I was really surprised but even more excited to hear opener and Mississippi native Big K.R.I.T. would be joining Wiz on stage this Sunday. His career's been on the up-and-up since releasing his debut mixtape K.R.I.T. Wuz Here this time last year, and the press has been buzzing with his name. You can download his newest (and seriously great) mixtape Return of 4eva free/legally here.And the music? If you're at all a fan of Southern rap kings UGK, Atlanta duo Outkast, or even up-and-coming Curren$y, you'll find something to love in K.R.I.T.'s deep South, country-fried sound. Check out "Country Shit," a straight banger from K.R.I.T.'s first mixtape that hit so hard Southern veterans Ludacris and Bun B decided to hop on the beat for a remix.Intrigued? Check out "Sookie Now" -- if this doesn't have you bobbing your head and smiling, reconsider your Lawnparties schedule.If you're feeling this, check out "Glass House" for a smoother cut featuring Curren$y and Khalifa, and "Return of 4eva" for a heavier selection that'll keep up the Lawnparties pace.Moving on to the headliner himself, though, Wiz Khalifa's been something of a one-huge-hit wonder with his smash "Black and Yellow," but trust me, there's way more to be excited about for this Sunday. A look at some of his best cuts after the jump.If you're big into bumping the young Khalifa while you're out, check out "On My Level," a track with bass so deep your next-door neighbor's bound to feel it during your next pregame.But let's be honest: there's probably going to be a haze over the crowd on Sunday, whether from the performers themselves or the audience. If you're considering participating in the activities, check out "Mesmerized," a track smooth enough to, in Wiz's words, "fall asleep to." But, obviously in a good way.If you're feelin' that, check out "The Kid Frankie" and "Never Been" -- both cuts off his Kush & O.J. mixtape, one of 2010's best and available for free/legal download here.There you have it -- your Lawnparties 2011 headliners. Hope you're as excited as we are. See you out at Quad!