Saturday July 10th Def Jam’s newest artist Big K.R.I.T. launched a
signing celebration concert this weekend at the Spring4th Center in downtown
Atlanta. Big K.R.I.T was welcomed to the big leagues by a variety of
industry affiliates including Mickey Factz and Emilio Rojas. Performances by Nesby Phips, Young Lyxx and HollyWeerd generated energy from the crowd by providing a blend of unconventional music that speaks to the new era of hip hop. Fans of these artists indulged in their lyrical inclination by reciting verses word for word. With all this talent on one stage the crowd was now zealous enough for the headliner.Anticipation went through the roof when Mississippi’s own, Big K.R.I.T finally graced the stage. K.R.I.T begins his show by performing several songs off his recent mixtape K.R.I.T wuz here. The first song on his mixtape Return of 4Eva had followers ready for more and he gave them exactly that. ATLiens were hype when they heard Big K.R.I.T rip the mic, performing “Country Sh’t” a track all southerners can relate to. Followers were pumping their fists and quoting K.R.I.T’s music with passion. Look forward to more from this newly signed artist as he is on the brink of a nation wide promotional tour.