Big K.R.I.T. - 4eva N a Day

The time has come and passed since Big K.R.I.T. put out 4eva N a Day, but it's not too late to mention this wonderful piece of art released a few months ago.

The Meridian, Mississippi emcee has the ability to paint a vivid picture of what a typical day back home entails. K.R.I.T. crafts each and every beat himself and has no features (save for the guitar and saxophone accompaniment). The result is a cohesive story, so detailed that you feel you were beside him all day. He has a knack for creating a backdrop that allows him to blend potent lyricism and melodic hooks while staying true to the message of the song.

The record is extremely personal with interludes featuring his father, tracks about his grandmother, and verses detailing the conflict between staying true to his art and meeting record label demands. Take a listen to the first track to see how Krizzle's day begins, followed by a few other of my favorites from the album.

Big K.R.I.T. - "Wake Up" (Saxophone by Willie B) (4eva N a Day)

Big K.R.I.T. - "4eva N a Day (Theme)" (4eva N a Day)

Big K.R.I.T. - "Country Rap Tunes" (4eva N a Day)

This last track really breaks down how tough it is to maintain your integrity as an artist when signed to a major record label. With hard work, perseverance, and a deep dedication to his craft, Big K.R.I.T. has been able to consistently put out honest and timeless music reminiscent of Outkast, UGK and Devin The Dude.

Big K.R.I.T. - "Handwriting" (4eva N a Day)

Big K.R.I.T.'s 4eva N a Day is available for free download through his website.

If you're feeling K.R.I.T.'s music, be sure to go out and support his Def Jam debut, Live from the Underground, dropping next Tuesday (June 5th)!

- mikhel

Big K.R.I.T. - "Boobie Miles"

Big K.R.I.T. leaked the first record, "Boobie Miles" from his new album (I refuse to call it a mixtape) 4eva N a Day, and it is so smooth! With a sincere message to spread throughout the song, I'll let K.R.I.T. tell it himself:

"the 1st song i wanted 2 release from #4evaNaDay is called Boobie Miles. Its about over coming all the obstacles that block your dreams, the sacrifices that come with how hard you have to go to obtain your goal, giving your all no matter what the situation, the only difference between a winner N a loser is a winner plays until he wins - K.R.I.T."

 Big K.R.I.T. - "Boobie Miles" (4eva N a Day)


K.R.I.T. first brings up Boobie Miles on the Adele sampled, "Hometown Hero," from K.R.I.T. Wuz Here (2010).  

Big K.R.I.T. - Hometown Hero (K.R.I.T. Wuz Here)


This track brings you into his state of mind at the time: a young artist with all of the talent necessary to reach the top but wary of the obstacles along the way. On the new single, we hear from an artist literally on the brink of a life changing year; K.R.I.T. goes back and guides that 'Hometown Hero' by providing poignant advice to succeed on the big stage.

Be sure to keep an ear out for the whole project dropping February 20th, 2012. This is only the start, as Big K.R.I.T. will be following up 4eva N a Day with his major label debut, Live From The Underground later this year! If you need to catch up and check out 2011's classic, Return of 4eva, just start at The Beginning.

- mikhel

The Beginning

Hey Friends,


To kick things off right, let me introduce a song by an artist who has really gotten me excited for the future of Hip-Hop. This track inspired the title of this blog as well.



Big K.R.I.T. - The Vent (Return of 4eva)


This is the last track off of Big K.R.I.T.'s latest album (called a mixtape, but he is the sole producer and all of the music if original) Return of 4eva which is available for free download here. This will definitely be in my top 5 albums released this year.

Big K.R.I.T.'s appeal is his ability to create timeless music. K.R.I.T. writes lyrics with a message that is focused around a theme, and vary in content from serious to fun, basically everyday life. His instrumentation is incredible, and the beats are always jammin'.

Big K.R.I.T.'s major label (Def Jam) debut, Live From The Underground, is slated for an early 2012 release, but catch him on tour at a venue near you on The Smokers Club Tour launching in early October 2011.