Wuz Here and Return of 4eva, he released his major label debut in 2012. After a string of mixtapes, including the pivotal K.R.I.T. It's this strain of authenticity that's cemented his place in the hearts of his fans, even through changes in his production work. raps about what many rappers probably want to discuss (spirituality, discrimination, insecurity) but are afraid to. Southern sounds prevail in hip-hop today, but most rappers at the top of the charts don't present the emotional complexity of their predecessors. comes from Meridian, Miss., which lies 92 miles east of Jackson, home of the Sonic Boom of the South, as he takes care to note. But if you know the histories of those two groups you'll remember that it's no minor miracle their skill and creativity surmounted industry obstacles. seems to be sticking to a formula established by his fellow southerners, UGK and 8Ball and MJG: talent is enough. And Big K.R.I.T., without a breakout hit and despite his aversion to bandwagons, is as highly regarded, mentioned and anticipated within the hip-hop world as those more recognizable names. Some of them are also commercially viable. More than half of the musicians so anointed then are building laudable, and original, bodies of work. BIG KRIT LIVE FROM THE UNDERGROUND DOWNLOAD ZIP MACThree years ago, the rapper and producer entered the mainstream rap world on the cover of XXL Magazine's 2011 Freshman class issue - arguably the best ever, including as it did Kendrick Lamar, YG, Mac Miller, Meek Mill and Lil B. Audio for First Listens is no longer available after the album is released.īig K.R.I.T.
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