<\/a>Taylor Bembery
\n<\/strong>Associate Editor<\/strong><\/p>\n

With his newly released senior album entitled \u2018Cadillactica\u2019, Big K.R.I.T takes listeners deep into space to a planet where his subconscious thoughts and creative mind spark. The Def Jam recording artist has made it clear that he only wants to make classic and timeless music.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to make timeless music because I want it to be relatable. I want to make sure I give my all to the maximum and that it is always quality. When I\u2019m doing a mixtape, I treat them as if they were albums. It wasn\u2019t just me trying to put something out. Timeless, is to follow behind all the legends that I grew up listening to. I wanted to make that kind of music\u2026with timeless music it doesn\u2019t matter how far down the line you listen to it, it makes you feel a certain way. It always brings you back to the first time when you heard it. That\u2019s what timeless music embodies,\u201d said Big K.R.I.T.<\/p>\n

The Meridian, Miss. born rapper grew up listening to artists such as UGK, Outkast, Bobby Womack, Curtis Mayfield, Scarface, 8 Ball and MJG, just to name a few. He said they definitely impacted all of his music.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey made me want to say something important,\u201d said Big K.R.I.T.<\/p>\n

Being from a small town in the deep South, K.R.I.T often struggled with people underestimating his lyrical talent. With his new album \u2018Cadillactica\u2019, it is time to pay attention.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen I released \u2018K.R.I.T Wuz Here\u2019 that is when people started to know me. Signing with Def Jam was a feat and a milestone; doing \u20184eva N a Day\u2019, \u2018Live from the Underground\u2019, \u2018King Remembered In Time\u2019, and now \u2018Cadillactica\u2019. It\u2019s a large amount of content and it is all quality. I think people respect that and they know when they come to me for music, it is about the whole body of music and not just the single,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

One single off of \u2018Cadillactica\u2019 is \u2018Pay Attention\u2019 ft. Rico Love. \u2018Pay Attention\u2019 is a smooth rap track that accompanies a very silky hook and bridge. The single displays another side of Big K.R.I.T. He shared how the unusual collaboration happened.<\/p>\n

\u201cI went down to Miami and I was working with producer Jim Jonsin. I heard Rico Love was going to be in town and I was familiar with his songwriting. Him and Jim Jonsin actually worked closely together with songwriting and production. Rico wanted to give me a kind of hook that was relatable across the board. It definitely gave me the opportunity to show growth lyrically in myself. Just adding my sprinkle to the bridge and the hook part,\u201d said Big K.R.I.T.<\/p>\n

\u2018Cadillactica\u2019 is an album that tells an untold story. This album gives listeners an idea of where the crashed Cadillac (which was featured on the cover art of Big K.R.I.T\u2019s 2012 album \u2019Live from the Underground\u2019) derived from. Big K.R.I.T said \u2018Cadillactica\u2019 is going to live on its own.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s definitely soulful, definitely gritty. I didn\u2019t use a lot of samples this time. Only three samples, and the rest of it is all original. I got to work with some amazing producers. It\u2019s very musical but sonically it has so much space. It has a ora and vibe to it that every song has a place and sequence. I\u2019m just excited for people to hear the growth,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Big K.R.I.T\u2019s album, \u2018Cadillactica\u2019, was released on Nov. 10. It is now available in-stores and digital download on iTunes, Google play, and Amazon music.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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