DOWNLOAD: Big KRIT - ReturnOf4Eva

From time to time, KRIT is accused of being overly nostalgic - from relying too much on the likes of Pimp C and Willie Hutch for influence. While there are plenty of moments in his music where country rap tunes meets old school soul, what KRIT offers us is music that plays like a memoir - a journal read aloud to an accompanying record collection. What might be considered derivative by some is given unique life by KRIT’s heavy injection of personality into each song. It’s often the case when a guy creates rap single-handedly like this; you not only hear the beats, but you’re given a chance to understand the producer’s mindset because he’s the one rapping on them. The result is truly organic music. If you have the ability or willingness to buy into Big KRIT’s story and personality, his material is really rewarding. It’s easy to relate to it. Not just the heartfelt, serious songs, but also the fun, swaggering stuff. He gives us both with earnestness, but is also always clever enough in his lyrics to let the real rap heads know he’s making this for us. Besides, a little nostalgia never hurt anybody, especially in a genre that is essentially based of the revitalization of old influences.