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).
Don't Let Me Down
Big K.R.I.T. Lyrics
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Why we get high
Shit, it's just to get by
See, some days, sometimes, the world lets you down
And you can't do nothing but fall
This is for y'all
Don't let me down
Don't let me down
Don't let me down
Don't let me down
See, we be going through some things
Police hit the block and make it hard for us to hang
My girl bitch 'cuz all I ever do is swing and bang
Pourin' up I swear my liver never be the same
A pint of Hen'll get me in, help to ease the pain
World fucked up and I can't seem to leave the game
So I continue bending corners, bitches switching lanes
Ain't trippin' on the sun, sometimes I'd rather feel the rain
Get high to maintain, don't let me down
Don't let me down
Don't let me down
Don't let me down
Don't let me down
Don't let me down
I made some things that I regret, but that's just how it be
I lost some friends, fucked up some money, but stayed on my feet
I did all I could in my city so I have to bounce
I signed my deal and got more haters than I care to count
But I can't fault them for their feelings 'cuz I know the score
It's hard to celebrate for others when you're dying poor
So I keep rolling low-key, DOLO, trying not to stunt
I crank my system 'til it's clipping then I let it thump
Put all my problems in my cup while I grip the wheel
There's too much money to be had, I ain't sitting still
A country boy trying to make these petty ends meet
I learned my lesson, can't trust these niggas 'cuz they envy
Can't stop no show, I'm about this dough, and that's all I can say
Thank god for everything, I coulda died like yesterday
Make room for me in case my plane just ain't meant to fly
I hope you feel if I fall from the sky, hollering out don't let me die
Don't let me down
Don't let me down
Don't let me down
Don't let me down
Don't let me down
In "Don't Let Me Down," Big K.R.I.T. details the struggles he faces as a black man trying to survive in the world. He addresses the pain and trauma of police brutality and oppression, the loss of friends, and the pressure to succeed. The song expresses his frustration with the world and his desire to escape it, even if it means getting high.
The opening lines "See, they wonder why we ride high / Why we get high / Shit, it's just to get by" are a response to those who criticize drug use in the black community without understanding the underlying reasons for it. For many, drugs are a coping mechanism for dealing with the pain and trauma of living in a society that constantly devalues and dehumanizes them.
Throughout the song, K.R.I.T. is pleading with someone - perhaps a higher power or a friend - to not let him down. He's asking for support and protection in a world that is constantly trying to break him down. The repeated refrain of "Don't let me down" is a cry for help and a reminder that he can't do it alone.
Overall, "Don't Let Me Down" is a deeply personal and powerful song that showcases Big K.R.I.T.'s ability to blend personal experiences with social commentary. The lyrics are a poignant reminder of the struggles faced by many people of color in America, and the need for support and solidarity in the face of oppression.
Line by Line Meaning
See, they wonder why we ride high
People question why we use drugs to cope
Why we get high
We use drugs to numb the pain
Shit, it's just to get by
It's a means of survival
See, some days, sometimes, the world lets you down
There are days when everything goes wrong
And you can't do nothing but fall
And you feel helpless and hopeless
This is for y'all
This song is for those who understand this struggle
I made some things that I regret, but that's just how it be
I've made mistakes, but that's life
I lost some friends, fucked up some money, but stayed on my feet
I've faced setbacks, but I've persevered
I signed my deal and got more haters than I care to count
Success comes with envy and criticism
But I can't fault them for their feelings 'cuz I know the score
I understand why some people may not be happy for me
It's hard to celebrate for others when you're dying poor
It's difficult to be genuinely happy for others when you're struggling
A country boy trying to make these petty ends meet
I come from humble beginnings and I'm trying to make ends meet
I learned my lesson, can't trust these niggas 'cuz they envy
I've learned not to trust people who are jealous of my success
Can't stop no show, I'm about this dough, and that's all I can say
I won't let anyone stop me from making money
Thank god for everything, I coulda died like yesterday
I'm grateful for my life and everything I have
Make room for me in case my plane just ain't meant to fly
Prepare for the worst-case scenario
I hope you feel if I fall from the sky, hollering out don't let me die
If something bad happens to me, I hope you will remember me and not let me be forgotten
Don't let me down
Please don't disappoint me
Don't let me down
I'm relying on you
Don't let me down
I need your support
Don't let me down
Don't let me fail
Don't let me down
Please don't abandon me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: G Dorsey, Andrew Harris, GLADYS HARRIS, R Scott
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