In June 2010, Big K.R.I.T released his album, ''K.R.I.T. Wuz Here'', digitally, garnering huge critical acclaim. The album was produced entirely by K.R.I.T. himself, the DJ Folk, Wally Sparks & Jonny Shipes-hosted project comes complete with reader-approved features “2000 and Beyond,” “They Got Us,” “Moon & Stars” and “No Wheaties.” That same month, former president of G-Unit Records and current Senior VP of A&R at Def Jam Records, Sha Money XL, signed him to the label as one of his first priorities in his new position.
K.R.I.T. previously released several mixtapes, including Hood Fame, with DJ Wally Sparks and The Last King, with DJ Breakem Off. He's also made guest appearances on Pilot Talk, the third studio album and major label debut from rapper, Curren$y as well as Kush and Orange Juice, the critically acclaimed mixtape by rapper Wiz Khalifa, that was the No. 1 search and trending topics on Google and Twitter following its release. He is a frequent collaborator with both artists.
In October 2010, K.R.I.T. co-headlined The Smoker's Club Tour with Curren$y and Smoke DZA. He is set to appear in Little Rock, AR with Curren$y and Mac Miller. In November 2010, K.R.I.T. opened for Wiz Khalifa in Winston-Salem, Ashland, Virginia and in Allentown New York during the Waken Baken tour.
He is one of the featured XXL Top Eleven Freshmen of 2011, along side of Meek Mill, Cyhi Da Prynce, Lil Twist, Yelawolf, Fred The Godson, Mac Miller, YG, Lil B, Kendrick Lamar & Diggy Simmons.
In March 2012, K.R.I.T. released 4evaNaDay.
On July 1, 2011 Big K.R.I.T. announced his debut studio album titled Live from the Underground. It was set to be released on September 27, 2011. It was released June 5th, 2012. The album was followed up by the mixtape King Remembered In Time in April 2013. The mixtape was supported by single "Shine On" featuring Bun B.
In the following years, K.R.I.T. released multiple projects:
Mixtape See Me On Top IV on September 16, 2014
His second studio album, Cadillactica on November 11, 2014
Mixtape It's Better This Way on October 14, 2015.
In July 2016, K.R.I.T. announced the #12for12 freestyle series, where he dropped a freestyle every hour for 12 hours.
K.R.I.T. released 4eva Is A Mighty Long Time, his third studio album on October 27, 2017. The double album featured two sides dedicated to his different identities: Disc 1 was Big K.R.I.T. while Disc 2 covered Justin Scott.
This was followed up by the release of a series of 3 EPs at the end of 2018: Thrice X, Double Down, and Trifecta. These EPs were also compiled onto the album TDT.
On July 12, 2019, K.R.I.T. released his most recent studio album, K.R.I.T. Iz Here supported by single "K.R.I.T. here"
His mixtape K.R.I.T. Wuz Here was rereleased onto streaming services in 2020 for its 10th anniversary. Additionally, in 2021, K.R.I.T. surprised fans with the release of 5 beloved mixtapes to streaming services: 4eva N A Day, Return of 4eva, King Remembered In Time, It's Better This Way, and A Style Not Quite Free (#12for12 freestyles over different beats).
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Big K.R.I.T. Lyrics
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And this mind of mine apply to our escape
In an atmosphere that wouldn't hold our weight
If I leave from here, I'll call when I'm safe
Knocking on the door, hoping someone answers
Yeah, I call that faith, this mouth of mine has turned down water for wine
I still recall that taste of bitter-sweet
Like when I realize you're never be as perfect as the one that invented me
Grew up to better than me, go farther than I can go
See farther than I can see
When my days draw to a close, breathe longer than I can breathe
And I'm fine with that
In the event that I decide to move forward what you've done, they can rewind it back
And I'm a proud parent now as I was a proud parent then
I saw you grow up to become the kind of king that I knew you'd always been
Indeed, there's a finish line for me, but for you, there's no end
So, perhaps, all that work that's been done was a win
And although, my intentions were for good it still brung us to a sin
But I'll continue to pay for your mistakes as long as this world continues to spin
As this vessel of mine breaks down, I know you never been
I'm sure Multi is your home
Hard times will come again
Set aside a book of rhymes that'll pave the way for now and then
I know 4eva is a Mighty Long Time, so where should we begin?
On the southside cuz' I'm a country bumpkin bumping out the system
Fuck if they don't listen
We done came a long way from niggas throwing cd's out the window like I made a frisbee
Better than rapper's favorite rappers, the most conscious of trappers and I'm Mississippi
Dirty Southern muthafucka kicking like a red bucket white top chilling
Shitting on niggas, my rhyme flows hands high
I'm back, I'll blindfold mine
Mind and soul connected to the Most High even when times got low
Look how they hate me, but copy me
Possibly, I was the one with components and properties
To be the greatest of all time, but you won geography lottery so
I keep kicking, flipping tables, chosen and favored
Fuck being major when giant is greater
Fortune and fame, but you fuck for the label
Truth is what made me
Settle down settle down, I was angry, but I'm better now
Niggas talking raising bars, mine amongst the stars
Give it time to level out
If you worried about the flow, I'll make a beat
Write you a hook, then you repeat
Even go as far to drop a mixtape that you re-do
Never credit me, separately sold
Slick as the Giuseppe on slippery flows
I bought the buckets that I used to hold
While dreaming of plaques and selling out shows
Multi-alumni forever the fold
In the first verse of his self-titled song "Big K.R.I.T.", the Mississippi-born rapper-beyond comparable K.R.I.T. reflects on his legacy and his place in the world. K.R.I.T. starts off by acknowledging that God blessed him with the gift of creativity and the ability to channel it to rise above the "atmosphere" that surrounds him. However, although K.R.I.T.'s talent allowed him to thrive despite his surroundings, he still recalls bitter memories of realizing that nothing and no one is perfect, not even the people who created him. K.R.I.T. uses these memories to reflect on the importance of growing and learning from the past, and he challenges listeners to take the same path by setting aside books filled with rhymes that will pave the way for now and then.
The song's refrain speaks to K.R.I.T.'s roots in the South, where he's described himself as a "country bumpkin bumping out the system." He raps about how far he's come from his early days, where he used to make mixtapes that people would throw out their car windows like frisbees, to become one of the most recognized names in the rap game. The second verse is where K.R.I.T. gets a bit more personal and reflective, rapping about how he's connected to the Most High and how he's always loved the power of music. He uses the song's final moments to look back on his journey as a rapper and reflect on what he's accomplished and what he's yet to accomplish.
Line by Line Meaning
My creator gave me the gift to create
I have a divine talent for creating things, given to me by my creator.
And this mind of mine apply to our escape
And I use this talent to escape the things that hold me down.
In an atmosphere that wouldn't hold our weight
In a world that doesn't seem to fit us or support us.
If I leave from here, I'll call when I'm safe
If I leave this world, I'll let you know when I arrive in a better place.
Knocking on the door, hoping someone answers
I have faith that if I keep knocking, someone will eventually answer my prayers.
Yeah, I call that faith, this mouth of mine has turned down water for wine
My unwavering belief is so strong that I can turn water into wine with just my words.
I still recall that taste of bitter-sweet
I remember the mixed feelings of joy and pain that have shaped me.
Like when I realize you're never be as perfect as the one that invented me
Like when I understand that no one can ever match the perfection of my creator.
And the world full of temptations will make you feel so incomplete
And the constant pull of temptation in our world can make us feel like we're missing something.
Grew up to better than me, go farther than I can go
I hope that you grow up to be better and more successful than me.
See farther than I can see
I hope that you have a greater perspective on the world than I ever could.
When my days draw to a close, breathe longer than I can breathe
When I'm gone, I hope that you keep living and thriving for a long time.
And I'm fine with that
And I'm okay with the fact that one day I'll no longer be here.
In the event that I decide to move forward what you've done, they can rewind it back
If I ever decide to revisit what you accomplish after I'm gone, I can always look back at your achievements.
And I'm a proud parent now as I was a proud parent then
I'm always proud of you, no matter how old you are or what you accomplish.
I saw you grow up to become the kind of king that I knew you'd always been
I always knew that you had the potential to be a great leader, and you have proven me right.
Indeed, there's a finish line for me, but for you, there's no end
I know that I have a limited time on this earth, but I believe that your potential is limitless.
So, perhaps, all that work that's been done was a win
Maybe all of the hard work that we've done has already resulted in a victory.
And although, my intentions were for good it still brung us to a sin
And while I always tried to do the right thing, we still ended up making mistakes.
But I'll continue to pay for your mistakes as long as this world continues to spin
But I'll always be here to help you fix your problems, no matter how long it takes.
As this vessel of mine breaks down, I know you never been
As my body wears out, I know you never give up or break down.
I'm sure Multi is your home
I'm sure that you are comfortable and happy with where you are in life.
Hard times will come again
But I know that difficult times are inevitable.
Set aside a book of rhymes that'll pave the way for now and then
Make sure you keep a record of your creative work so that it can inspire others in the future.
I know 4eva is a Mighty Long Time, so where should we begin?
I know that eternity is a long time, so what should we focus on first?
On the southside cuz' I'm a country bumpkin bumping out the system
Let's start in our hometown because that's where we feel most comfortable and at home.
Fuck if they don't listen
Even if no one else listens to our music, we'll still make it because we love it.
We done came a long way from niggas throwing cd's out the window like I made a frisbee
We've come a long way from when people would throw away our work like it was garbage.
Better than rapper's favorite rappers, the most conscious of trappers and I'm Mississippi
I'm a better rapper than the rappers that other rappers admire, and I'm also a socially conscious artist from Mississippi.
Dirty Southern muthafucka kicking like a red bucket white top chilling
I'm a gritty, hardworking Southern artist who knows how to chill and have a good time.
Shitting on niggas, my rhyme flows hands high
I'm dominating the rap game with my exceptional skills.
I'm back, I'll blindfold mine
I'm back in the game and I'll succeed even if I have to do it blindfolded.
Mind and soul connected to the Most High even when times got low
My mind and soul are connected to a higher power, even when I'm going through tough times.
Look how they hate me, but copy me
People may hate me, but they still try to copy my style and success.
Possibly, I was the one with components and properties
Maybe my unique talents and qualities have allowed me to become successful.
To be the greatest of all time, but you won geography lottery so
I have the potential to be the greatest artist of all time, but it depends on where I was born and raised.
I keep kicking, flipping tables, chosen and favored
I keep pushing myself and taking risks, knowing that I have been chosen and favored by a higher power.
Fuck being major when giant is greater
I don't care about success or fame as much as I care about doing great things in the world.
Fortune and fame, but you fuck for the label
Some artists will do anything to get rich and famous, even if it means sacrificing their values and dignity.
Truth is what made me
I value truth and honesty above all else, and it has shaped me into the person I am today.
Settle down settle down, I was angry, but I'm better now
I used to be angry and full of rage, but now I have learned to calm down and be more patient.
Niggas talking raising bars, mine amongst the stars
Other rappers may talk about raising the bar, but mine is already among the highest in the game.
Give it time to level out
Time will let us see how successful we really are, and whether our work will stand the test of time.
If you worried about the flow, I'll make a beat
If you're worried about the music, I'll take care of the production and make sure it's great.
Write you a hook, then you repeat
I'll write a catchy chorus, and you can repeat it in the song.
Even go as far to drop a mixtape that you re-do
I'll even help you release a mixtape and redo some of your old work.
Never credit me, separately sold
You don't have to give me credit for helping you, because we'll both benefit from the success.
Slick as the Giuseppe on slippery flows
I'm as smooth as a pair of expensive shoes, and my flow is just as easy and effortless.
I bought the buckets that I used to hold
I had to work hard for my success, and I even had to buy my own tools and equipment.
While dreaming of plaques and selling out shows
Even as I was dreaming of success and fame, I never forgot about the hard work and dedication it would take to get there.
Multi-alumni forever the fold
I'll always be proud to be an alumni of Multi, and I'll always remember where I came from.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Justin Scott
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Naeem_El
This is the best intro to any album I've ever heard. Big Krit you truly are King of HipHop. Salute my brother
Gulf Sound
Hey I agree with this! Also, check out:
Common - Be (Intro)
Love to the most high bro!
Calvin Royal
Common -Be
Nas- Stillmatic intro
Jay Z. Roclafmilla
Ludacris- Chicken & Beer intro
Mos Def' Black on both Side's
All dope in there own right
KBTITAN24
@Calvin Royal and DMX It's Dark and Hell Is Hot Intro
Rick Ross Stage Dive
Calvin Royal Kendrick-Wesleys theory
tylerdropemoff _
@Calvin Royal Meek Mill dreams and nightmares. Even old heads know that intro is some heat.
J. M. Smith
As a father of boys I’ve never been able to put into words how I feel about my boys. When I first heard this song I immediately thought to myself that is the love of father for his son. Thank you BIG KRIT
Judah Ben-Israel
I agree bruh...i told my wife if I die before her, play this song right here for our 3 sons on my journey home so they can know how proud their father is to be their father.
Stephanie Monique
Guess we’re all parenting our inner child
Claud.
It’s been like 3 years and this song still gives me chills. Absurd.
I know forever is a mighty long time, so where should we begin?