Music Review: Big K.R.I.T. (@youngkrizzle) – Cadillactica

There isn’t much about Big K.R.I.T. that I can say that won’t make things repetitive. For an emcee that has been putting out music for such a short period of time, his catalogue is remarkable. His full throttle mixtapes (from K.R.I.T. Wuz Here to even the overly remarkable King Remembered In Time) have been nothing short of extraordinary. Even his lesser felt retail album (Live From The Underground) was still great; it just didn’t measure us as well to the mixtape albums. Consummately, the man born Justin Scott has been putting out material worthy of him being lauded and praised.

Yet, for all of the praise that he has receive, K.R.I.T. has been quite ignored. While his fanbase is both strong and dedicated to the cause, he hasn’t fully broken into the mainstream. On one hand, Big K.R.I.T. may not even care for breaking through. On the other hand, he is signed to Def Jam. Thus, it may be imperative for Cadillactica to make some noise and move some units.

I am not sure if he will move those units necessary to ensure he is considered a major label success. However, after listening to this album, I can rest assured knowing that he made an album that is both musically rich and knocks in the trunk.

Cadillactica may not be deemed a classic. Nevertheless, it is a great album.

While K.R.I.T. doesn’t visit any real new concepts, the music is staunch at being sonically appealing as ever. As soon as he has the listeners hitting corners in their Cadillac Seville with tracks like “My Sub Part 3” and “Cadillactica”, he doubles back with “Soul Food” and “Pay Attention”. This time around, he doesn’t have any to clarify any statements or worry about people getting the message. With highly musical numbers like “Mind Control” and the jazzy Houston influenced “Mo Better Cool,” it is quite easy to understand the success of K.R.I.T.’s effort to bring Cadillactica alive.

If there is anything to take away from the album is that maybe, just maybe, Big K.R.I.T. isn’t for everybody. As dope as “Angels” and “Celebration” may be, there are plenty that don’t “get it”. Even still, K.R.I.T.’s album is rather intricate in its manufacture. One only hopes that, after some time and consideration, people will realize Cadillactica is an impressive album. If not, then the least should be said that he put his best foot forward.

At the end of the day, Cadillactica is a great album. It may not be the album that wins new fans. However, it is a full exhibit of the type of new improvements Big K.R.I.T. has made to his artistry. The potential riches may (or may not) allude him. But, his ability at making great music has only gotten better.