Bun B & Big K.R.I.T. – Check the Sign
Bun B and Big K.R.I.T. reunite to rep for the Jordan XX8's. Here's Check the Sign. Get this goodness. Related: Big K.R.I.T. – Reign On (Prod. 9th Wonder) + Making of Reign On (Video)... Read more
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Big K.R.I.T. – Reign On (Prod. 9th Wonder) + Making of Reign On (Video)
Big K.R.I.T. goes in on a 9th Wonder track that employs a sample from the O'Jays' classic "For the Love of Money." Check out "Reign On" and a video of K.R.I.T. and 9th in the studio making the track below. Related: Big K.R.I.T. – Gettin’ Mine ft Rapsody & Heather... Read more
Joey Bada$$ – Underground Airplay ft Big K.R.I.T. and Smoke DZA (Video)
Here's a new video from the artists of Cinematic Music Group, better known as Big K.R.I.T., Joey Bada$$ and Smoke DZA. Check out Underground Airplay. Related: Joey Bada$$ on the Sway in the Morning Show (Video)... Read more
Big K.R.I.T. – Gettin’ Mine ft Rapsody & Heather Victoria (Prod. 9th Wonder)
Big K.R.I.T. flows over a 9th Wonder track with that trunk funk and CRUSHES it. The song also features some goodness from Rapsody. Check out Gettin' Mine. Also, see Big K.R.I.T. and 9th Wonder discuss the political impact of hip-hop below. Related: Big K.R.I.T. – Rich Dad Poor Dad (Video)... Read more
Celebrating MLK and Inauguration Day (Playlist)
Today is a day of reflection and hope. We look back on the monumental impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and look forward with optimism to the next four year's under 44's leadership. Here's a playlist celebrating the legacy of Dr. King and the inauguration of President Obama for... Read more
Big K.R.I.T. – Rich Dad Poor Dad (Video)
Wow. Here's an incredible new video from Big K.R.I.T. In fact, it was so dope I had to add it to our list of the best hip-hop videos of 2012. K.R.I.T. takes us on a Cinematic journey of his childhood in the video. Check out Rich Dad Poor Dad. Related:... Read more
Lecrae – Mayday ft Big K.R.I.T. & Ashton Jones (Video)
Here's a new video from Lecrae. Check out Mayday featuring Big K.R.I.T. and Ashton Jones. Related: Big K.R.I.T. – Now and Then ft Slim Thug (Audio)... Read more
Big K.R.I.T. – Now and Then ft Slim Thug
Big K.R.I.T.'s latest release is return to that dirty funk sound that permeated K.R.I.T. Wuz Here. Check out Now and Then featuring Slim Thug. Related: Big K.R.I.T. interview with Ashley Outrageous (Video)... Read more
Big K.R.I.T. discusses the impact hip-hop has had on social commentary (Video)
In light of the upcoming election, we sat down with Big K.R.I.T., Stalley, Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar and 9th Wonder to discuss the impact hip-hop has had on the social landscape of this country and beyond. We will roll out each episode leading up to Tuesday. Our first installment features... Read more
Big K.R.I.T. interview with Ashley Outrageous (Video)
Big K.R.I.T. talks with Ashley Outrageous about working with J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar on Khaled's album, his relationship with Big Boi, performing on national television and his favorite country ish. Check out the video. Related: DJ Khaled - They Ready ft Big K.R.I.T., J. Cole & Kendrick Lamar (Audio)... Read more
Big K.R.I.T. interview with Sermons Domain (Video)
Big K.R.I.T. discusses working with other producers, staying consistent, his collabo project with Yelawolf, the new mixtape that's on the way and more. Check out the video. Related: Big K.R.I.T. - What U Mean featuring Ludacris (Video)... Read more
DJ Khaled – They Ready ft J. Cole, Big K.R.I.T. and Kendrick Lamar
After setting the web on fire last week with Hip-Hop the Nas & Scarface collabo, DJ Khaled is back with another gem. This time, instead of working with hip-hop legends, he brought out some of the best next generation MCs--J. Cole, Big K.R.I.T. and Kendrick Lamar. Check out They Ready... Read more
Big K.R.I.T. – Me and My Old School (Remix) ft Slim Thug & Lil Keke (Video)
Here's the video for the remix to Big K.R.I.T.'s Me and My Old School featuring Slim Thug and Lil Keke. Check it out. Related: Big K.R.I.T. talks with bootleg Kev about his favorite MCs and more (Video)... Read more
Big K.R.I.T. interviews with Bootleg Kev (Video)
Here's an extended interview of Big K.R.I.T. by Bootleg Kev. K.R.I.T. discusses his Country Cousins project with Yelawolf, his favorite MCs of all time, getting booed the first time he performed in NYC, the pressure he faced making Live from the Underground and more. Check out the video below. Related:... Read more
Big K.R.I.T. & EL-P – Back and Forth (Video)
What would Big K.R.I.T. and EL-P talk about if they had a conversation? Wonder no more. They are the latest to sit down and kick it as part of Noisey's Back and Forth series. Check out the video below. Related: Big K.R.I.T - What U Mean featuring Ludacris (Video)... Read more
Big K.R.I.T – What U Mean ft Ludacris (Video)
Here's the latest video from Big K.R.I.T. Check out What U Mean featuring Ludacris. Related: Big Boi - Gossip featuring Big K.R.I.T. and UGK... Read more
Pitchfork Music Festival 2012 – Full Performances of Big K.R.I.T., A$AP Rocky, Schoolboy Q, Kendrick Lamar and more (Video)
The Pitchfork Music Festival is taking place in Chicago this weekend. On the hip-hop side, Big K.R.I.T. and A$AP Rocky hit the stage last night and today Schoolboy Q (5:45) and Danny Brown (7:40) have sets. Kendrick Lamar brings it home tomorrow (4:45). Here's a video that will allow you... Read more
1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology) – Lights Down ft Big K.R.I.T.
Big K.R.I.T. links up with Statik Selektah and Termanology on the soulful Lights Down. Check it out below. Related: Statik Selektah and Termanology discuss their earliest experiences with hip-hop (Video)... Read more
Big K.R.I.T. discusses working with Big Boi on Gossip and other possible tracks (Video)
Big Boi dropped a heat rock last night called Gossip featuring UGK and Big K.R.I.T. Here's an interview of Big K.R.I.T. discussing how his part on the track came about as well as possibly working with Big Boi on more tracks. Check it out below. Related: Big Boi - Gossip... Read more
Big Boi – Gossip ft Big K.R.I.T. and UGK
Uh oh. Here we go. Here's a new joint from Big Boi featuring Big K.R.I.T. and UGK (yep, Bun B AND some vocals from the late great Pimp C). Check out Gossip below. Related: Big Boi & Theophilus London - She Said OK Update: CDQ version... Read more
Here’s a soulful remix to Big K.R.I.T.’s Me and My Old School featuring Slim Thug and Lil Keke, from his 4eva N a Day mixtape.
Check it out below. Related: Big K.R.I.T. - 4eva N a Day (Mixtape) and interview of him discussing the project (Video)... Read more
Big K.R.I.T. – The Making of Live From the Underground (Video)
Here's a 10-minute behind the scenes look at the making of Big K.R.I.T.'s Live From the Underground album. It breaks down the meaning behind the album cover, the genesis of some of the songs, his getting booed the first time he performed in NYC and more. There's even footage of... Read more
Big K.R.I.T. – Thank You Kindly (Audio) and Interview (Video)
It's a big day for Big K.R.I.T. His Live From the Underground album debuted at #4 on the charts. Here's a video of him discussing the album as well as a new song he released to thank his team and fans for the support. Check out Thank You Kindly and... Read more
Big K.R.I.T. discusses his album release on 106 & Park (Video)
Big K.R.I.T.'s Live from the Underground album is in stores now. If you downloaded and liked a mixtape or a song from K.R.I.T. over the last 3 years (if you're down with AFH that means YOU), BUY THIS ALBUM NOW. Support good hip-hop. Here's a video of K.R.I.T. on 106... Read more
Curren$y – Jet Life ft Wiz Khalifa & Big K.R.I.T. + Curren$y vs Nardwaur (Pt. 3) (Video)
Here's a Curren$y double play. Check out his new song Jet Life featuring Wiz Khalifa and Big K.R.I.T., as well as his latest interview with Nardwaur. Related: Curren$y - Capitol featuring 2 Chainz Jet Life ft Wiz Khalifa & Big K.R.I.T. Curren$y vs Nardwaur (Pt. 3)... Read more
Big K.R.I.T. – Live From The Underground (Full Album Stream)
Ready to hear Big K.R.I.T.'s full Live from the Underground album? You can stream the entire album here. Live from the Underground is in stores on 6/5 (tracklist below). Props: NPR Related: Big K.R.I.T. talks about what it takes to succeed (Video) Here's the tracklist: 1. "LFU300MA (Intro)" 2.... Read more
Big K.R.I.T. – Yeah Dats Me
Here's the newest release from Big K.R.I.T.'s upcoming Live for the Underground album (in stores on 6/5). Check out Yeah Dats Me. Related: Big KRIT talks about the drive it takes to succeed (Video)... Read more
Big K.R.I.T. performs I Got This on The Jimmy Fallon Show with The Legendary Roots Crew (Video)
It's so ill hearing Big K.R.I.T. accompanied by a tuba. Check out K.R.I.T.'s performance of I Got This on The Jimmy Fallon show. And, of course, he's backed by The Legendary Roots Crew. Here's the video. Related: The Roots & Big K.R.I.T. perform Make My (Video)... Read more
Big K.R.I.T. on 106 & Park (Video)
Big K.R.I.T. hit 106 & Park yesterday. He introduced his video for I Got This and discussed his upcoming Live From the Underground album, including a feature from BB King. K.R.I.T. also did a behind the scenes interview where he deciphered some key acronyms in Hip-Hop like KRS-ONE and I... Read more
Big K.R.I.T. – I Got This (Video)
Here's the new video for Big K.R.I.T.'s I Got This. Check it out below. Related: Big K.R.I.T. - Making of I Got This video (Video)... Read more
Big K.R.I.T. – Making of I Got This Video + Road Less Traveled (Ep. 2) (Video)
Here's a double play from Big K.R.I.T. First up is a behind the scenes look at the making of the video for his single I Got This. Next is part 2 of his vlog of the last days leading up to the release of his upcoming album Live From the... Read more
Big K.R.I.T. – I Heard It All
It's a Big day for Big K.R.I.T. fans. Earlier, he dropped his new video for 4eva N a Day and here's a new song. Check out I Heard it All. This is a bonus cut from K.R.I.T.'s re-release of his stellar mixtape K.R.I.T. Wuz Here which drops on 5/8. This... Read more
Big K.R.I.T. – 4eva N a Day (Video)
Big K.R.I.T.'s Live from the Underground album is coming soon. Till then, here's a cool new video for the title track to his dope mixtape 4eva N A Day. Similar to Eminem and Royce Da 5'9's Fastlane video, it employs animation on top of live action. Check it out below.... Read more
Big K.R.I.T. – The Road Less Traveled (pt. 1) (Video)
Here's a behind the scenes look at the life and times of Big K.R.I.T. as he prepares for the June 5th release of his album Live From The Underground. Check out Big K.R.I.T: The Road Less Traveled. Related: Big K.R.I.T. talks about what it takes to succeed (Video)... Read more
Phonte – The Life of Kings ft Big K.R.I.T. & Evidence (Video)
I needed this in my life today. New Tigallo, New Tigallo, New Tigallo. Well...not exactly a new song but it is a new video from Phonte. Check out The Life of Kings featuring Big K.R.I.T. and Evidence, with 9th Wonder on the boards. Phonte's super slept on Charity Starts at... Read more
Smoke DZA, Big K.R.I.T., Big Sant & Cashius Green – Havin’ Thangs
Here's a new one from the Cinematic Music Group family that features Smoke DZA, Big K.R.I.T., Big Sant and Cashius Green. The song was produced by K.R.I.T. and he's also on the hook. Check out Havin' Thangs. Related: Big KRIT talks about what it takes to be successful (Video)... Read more
Big K.R.I.T. – Sideline
Here's a snippet of a new song from Big K.R.I.T. called Sideline. He released the song as a bonus track for 4eva N a Day which he released as an EP on iTunes today. Check out the song below and if you like what you hear, you can buy it... Read more
Rap music started with 2 turntables and a microphone, no doubt, but there’s something special when a dope MC’s voice combines with other instruments. Here’s a playlist of 13 songs that feature some if not all live instrumentation on the track–maybe drums, a bass line, horns or all the above (Playlist)
You'll hear music from DJ Quik, Eazy-E, Elzhi, Big KRIT, The Roots, De La Soul, Jay-Z, A Tribe Called Quest, Mos Def, Grand Puba, The Pharcyde and 2Pac. You can listen to the whole thing below. Sit back and experience hip-hop Live & Direct.... Read more
We sat down with Big K.R.I.T. and talked about what it takes to succeed not only in music but in life. Ultimately, it’s about GRIT. See what K.R.I.T. had to say, in his words (Video).
Think Big K.R.I.T. has been rapping for just a few years? Think again. He's been putting in work since 1999...and it ain't been easy. Previously: Big K.R.I.T. talks about his earliest musical influences (Video) Props: Cinematic Music Group... Read more
Here’s a playlist featuring some of the best new songs from March. You’ll hear new music from Nas, J. Cole, Curren$y, Stalley, Action Bronson, Pharoahe Monch, Wiz Khalifa, DJ Premier & Bumpy Knuckles, Big K.R.I.T., REKS, Ab-Soul, Murs, Sheek Louch & Ghostface Killah and more. You can listen to the whole thing below.
There's even some soul music from Melanie Fiona and Sleepy Brown. Previously: AFH Best of February 2012 Playlist... Read more
Here’s a Big K.R.I.T. double feature. Check out our interview of him talking about his earliest hip-hop influences and his brand new single I Got This (Video)
We had the good fortune to sit down with Big K.R.I.T. and talk to him about his earliest music experiences and influences. Not surprisingly, his inspirations were incredibly diverse, ranging from Twista to Scarface to Tupac and more. He also shared his earliest experiences rapping, which started when he was... Read more
Big K.R.I.T. performs I Got This and Boobie Miles in NYC (Video)
Big K.R.I.T. performed at NYC's Highline Ballroom on Thursday. Here is some official footage from Cinematic Music Group of his performances of I Got This, his new album single, and Boobie Miles, his new mixtape single. Check out both below. Also, click here to check out our interview of K.R.I.T.... Read more
Big KRIT – Boobie Miles (Video)
Here's the new video for Big KRIT's Boobie Miles off his 4eva N a Day project. Check out the video below and click here to hear what Big KRIT had to say about the meaning behind Boobie Miles.... Read more