Big K.R.I.T. – Interview (3/22/11)

Big K.R.I.T. is set to release his highly anticipated follow up to K.R.I.T. Wuz Here, Return Of 4eva, on March 28th.

HipHopAtLunch caught up with Big K.R.I.T. at SXSW to speak about getting the XXL cover, the meaning behind Return Of 4eva, people telling him to change his name, and how the “Fulla Shit” collaboration with Yelawolf and Rittz came about.

If you’re unfamiliar with Rittz, check out the Atlanta emcee’s “High Five” off of his White Jesus project.  As K.R.I.T. said, that record is snappin.

I know a lot of people are waiting to hear the final version of The Alumni’s “Pimp Tight” track.  If you still haven’t heard the leaked version that K.R.I.T. spoke about above, I suggest you check it out!  If you like what you hear, you’ll definitely want to be checking for Big Sant’s upcoming solo project.

Here’s the leak off of Return of Forever that K.R.I.T. spoke about in our interview:

Big K.R.I.T. – “Dreamin”

Be on the lookout for some Motion Family-directed visuals to drop for “Dreamin” in the near future.

K.R.I.T.’s third verse:

“I told them “call me K.R.I.T.”
They told me change my name,
Don’t be alarmed if you don’t make it, that’s just part of the game,
Besides I ain’t rap about dope, nor did I sell it,
I guess the story of a country boy just ain’t compelling,
A&Rs searching for a hit, I just need a meal,
Couldn’t afford to pay the rent but passed up on a deal,
Cause it wasn’t right, sometimes you got to wait the storm,
In a class of my own, but I was scared to raise my arm,
Like, this my dream, this my life, I sacrifice it all,
Except my soul, and a firm belief there is a God,
Watchin out when all the others used to doubt,
Felt my pain and pointed down and said son your time is now,
I think my grandma pulled some strings on the low,
But that’s between her and the lord, I’ll never know,
For those that caught me in the Spin and complex magazine,
XXL, the Vibe, and whatever in between,
It’s safe to say that dreams come true I guess,
Don’t let nobody tell ya, try it for yourself,
Just know that I was once considered just a dreamer,
But I paid my dues and turned so many doubters into believers,
They used to say.”

It’s funny to hear that people are still tripping over K.R.I.T.’s name after all the success he’s been having!

Big K.R.I.T. – “Time Machine”

“Time Machine” will also be featured on K.R.I.T.’s Return Of 4eva, when the project drops on March 28th.

Thoughts on Big K.R.I.T.?