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- March 5, 2018 | Rodney Carmichael -- Grandmothers never truly die. Especially not when they bear as much influence on your life as Big K.R.I.T.'s grandmother has on his. The Mississippi spitter has kept her spirit alive through his music since his breakout mixtape, K.R.I.T. Wuz Here, which he released the same year she passed in 2010.
So it only makes sense that he would bring her with him for his Tiny Desk concert.
Halfway through his three-song set at NPR Music headquarters, K.R.I.T. stops to pull out an old-school tape recorder - the same one his grandmother would use to record him singing and reciting poetry as a child. "I have to feel like my grandmother was my first mix engineer," he says before pressing play to reveal he and his brother as kids singing a duet of R&B crooner Donell Jones' 1999 slow burner, "Where I Wanna Be."
It's a sublime interlude - one that resonated so strongly with K.R.I.T. that he had to start his last song, "Bury Me In Gold," over to catch the proper beat. "I'm super emotional from this, too," he says, laughing in a moment so genuine it was only right to leave it unedited.
K.R.I.T.'s Tiny Desk came on the heels of 4eva Is a Mighty Long Time, a double album in which he covers everything from blessings to depression while plumbing the carnal and spiritual depths of his own duality. All three songs performed here come from side two, titled after his birth name Justin Scott, as his grandmother refers to him on the cassette tape.
Her voice isn't the only special guest in the building. K.R.I.T.'s backing band, which includes Burniss Travis II on bass and Justin Tyson on drums, also features on keys Bryan Michael Cox - the hitmaking producer and songwriter behind a slew of Billboard chart-toppers (Mariah Carey, Usher, Mary J. Blige). Together, the trio delivers stripped-down versions of the latest thought-provoking material in Big K.R.I.T.'s catalog. And when he stops to pay homage to his church-going grandmother before performing "Keep The Devil Off," it's clear that everything she instilled in him is keeping him alive, too.
SET LIST
"Mixed Messages"
"Keep The Devil Off"
"Bury Me In Gold"
MUSICIANS
Big K.R.I.T. (vocals), Burniss Travis II (bass), Justin Tyson (drums), Bryan-Michael Cox (keys)
CREDITS
Producers: Rodney Carmichael, Morgan Noelle Smith; Creative Director: Bob Boilen; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Morgan Noelle Smith, Maia Stern, Dani Lyman; Production Assistant: Joshua Bote; Photo: Jenna Sterner/NPR. - เพลง
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Just play the jams dawg, not trying to hear npr commentary on my culture
Yeah that “commentary” was almost as whack as the rappers listed.
King Remembered In Time
Didn’t think I’d find u here 😂
Hey, Bol Bol
Well well well, if it isn’t Clique
Ngl, it’s kinda surprising to see that you listen to KRIT.
wassup clique
KRIT got so much soul. I'd love to see a Badu + K.R.I.T collab
Charles Holland oooh. That'd be good
That would be 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Charles Holland or a Sade collabbbbb
@@blakejones1992 look up other side of the game by Big K.R.I.T. thank me later
Badu, Krit, Tobe Nwigwe 🔥🔥🔥
Krit just gimme a whole acoustic rap album
Yes
Please
Please and thank you.
Please KRIT
I would love if rappers made albums with old school instruments. I've never heard a rap song with a piano prominent beat that I didn't enjoy
Years ago while driving back from VA a friend of mine who has since has passed told me about Big K.R.I.T. and how he was the best thing for your ears..... and he was right. r.i.p. Christian
R.i.p to your friend
RIP
R.I.H 💙
R.i.p ✊🏾
Blessings to you brother
That is the most bass player looking bass player I have ever seen
Sonny Etchell lol
Lmao
Loool
Sonny Etchell word
Sonny Etchell Mr Burniss 😎
KRIT one of the most underappreciated artists out the south of all time. Dude has soul that can't be overlooked.
Camboy GW facts 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Camboy GW i feel like under appreciated rappers of all time
facts but the South already loves em dudes a King down here
Not just out the south man, out of ANYWHERE. Dude is a legend.
It sad that it is tho 😢😢
Til this day, since 2010, Krit has been my favorite artist. And not enough people have heard. He is so slept on but yet still one of the greats
most definitely need his flowers! been bumpin for a hot minute
Bro, he's had me hooked since "Voices," I feel you. He's like, AAA quality and so slept on, it blows my mind.
I agree, underrated af.
He def top 3 with Kendrick and Cole in terms of lyricism and artistry.. Numbers may not be there but that ain't what it's about.
Lol Kendrick introduced me to him on the control trk, and then when I came listen to krit I realised how far superior he is.. sad that I hadn't listened to him earlier!.... And yea, I just hate hate that he is so slept on after all these years
Bury me in gold was my favorite song off the album. That album should nominated for a grammy.
Raymond Kelley Unfortunatley won’t happen. He gets passed over like J Cole. Real fans of their music truly value the messages they put out, and how they put their soul into every song.
That’s my favorite one too off the album 💯
Price of fame
Fax, word, based.
@@JA-lh5kh I still believe that return of 4eva is one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time to this day lol
Shout out to NPR for having K.R.I.T on Tiny Disk it was great fit for the show. He's a great guy with a great story to tell so that's a plus.
Jeremy Diesel Kings Remembered In Time
Yes!! U took the words out my mouth..
Jeremy Diesel well said brother....I love Krit
tiny disk
“If it don’t touch my soul then I can’t listen to it” - Big K.R.I.T
The Vent
Love this saying
K.R.I.T been slept on since K.R.I.T wuz here
ReMark Jackson thank you!!!!!!
FACTS!!
I remember listening to that mixtape back in 2010 for the first time. Since then I've always said that K.R.I.T. is the real underdog. That mixtape is truly a classic.
Absolutely
FACTO
One of the Best Artist of this Generation. Lyricist , Musician Producer, Engineer. Doesn't get the props he deserves. Check out his new song " Man on the Moon"
The recording of his grandmother is gold. 💓
SheKeepsPassinMeBy I really cried because I know how it is with grandmothers, mine has Alzheimer’s and I can’t take to her no more but I kno she love me
thomas johnson Yes she does!
She sound like she was one of the sweetest grandmothers ever!!! Big up to K.R.I.T. 💖💯
Dude had a whole double album that was completely missed by too many people
Jerome White but bro the MIGOS. DONT YOU REALIZE THEYRE THE BEST?!?!?!11111
In all honesty though there's an active push for trash rappers to be at the forefront. The music industry has always pushed gangsta rap and pill poppin trash to the front because most people don't have time to dig deeper or they don't care, so the dumber they can make the mass audience, the less work the 5 producers who make literally every song you'll ever hear on a top 40 chart, have to do. It's worked since the 90s and musics only gotten more and more substanceless.
Christian Rogers But Migos do have some great hit songs. They're not completely trash as you make them out to be
Facts!
jaidsalgado nice pfp
Big facts. The masses want that dumb shit but Krit has a solid fan base just wish he could get a lil bit more popularity cause he’s too dope
Been a fan of Krit since Children of the World. Can’t believe I’m just now hearing this.
I said the exact same thing
That's the song that made me a krit fan
1 year after you I’m agreeing with lol
KRIT already one of the GOATs in my opinion. Really solid body of work, produces most of his catalog and is a great beat maker with a distinctive style, lyrical, energetic and diverse. Truly a great hip hop musician.
Hell yeah I got this playlist on my phone called 3 Kings its all Krit Cole and Kendrick😎
He’s already got one of the deepest catalogues in hip hop history bro . Criminally slept on 😒
How do u like drdd?
Bury Me In Gold was absolutely fantastic
sheeesh !
@ 2:08 really punched me in the face
"God on my line after all, but I ain't pick up when he called
Matter of fact, I ain't pick up at all.....cause my bills paid now
Said my grace now, my light is still on.. so why would I pray now?"
I don't wanna turn this into a religious argument but it's true. People in better economic positions tend to turn away from religion
Qui Tv that line is so damn great 😥😤
Yeeahhh I’m guilty of that. We gotta thank God even after we get what we asked for.
We only pray when times get hard instead of the good times because we feel like his job is done but even in the great times we should be thankful because what's given can easily taken away. The hard times makes you appreciate the good ones without the bad it makes you take things for granted and that's not what HE wants.
“There is a huge difference between enjoying a person who gives gifts and enjoying the gifts instead of the person.”
It hurts his name isn't recognized by the masses
This man is therapy to the ears
As versatile as they come.
He TRULY will be a King Remembered In Time
His music will age like wine
While these others will age like milk.
Everybody ain't ready for therapy yet. Those of us that know his greatness will and can wait for the rest of the world to catch up.
straight fact's.
Yo, tbh this dudes album was better than DAMN, it just didn’t get the same attention. This dude can spit though, underrated rapper.
Facts!
It's my opinion too.
super underrated, he already a King down south though
I wish people just stopped comparing everything with everything. How is Damn in any way comparible with 4ever is a might long time?
As a fan as both I would say you are correct brother.
"This chain ain't the chain they chained us up with. This rope ain't roped they hanged us up with." - Big K.R.I.T
I think 4eva Is a Mighty Long Time was the best album of last year. I don't know why Krit doesn't get more love!!
David Stoneback
Cause he not selling his soul
I agree. It has too much meaning for most people to grasp.
So many dope projects that got no mentions...Boomiverse, 4Eva, The God Box....so many.
David Stoneback They wanna hear mumbling
Mane KRIT I'm from Memphis and my whole family from the Delta, we rockin with you non-stop bruh. Keep doing what you doin mane, Stay real, keep makin yo fam proud, and most importantly be happy! We gon always support you mane. Love to you and yours mane
He is so underrated and it's disrespectful!
Santoine Bethel 🗣 very disrespectful !!!!!
Very!!!!
K.R.I.T literally helped save my life. Him & God saved my soul. That southern sound in his voice makes me miss Bama. Thank you N.P.R for having the King Remembered In Time on your channel! THANK YOU for recognizing such talent, because he is so often overlooked.
How did he save your life?
That's a blessing I love the good vibes from artist like him always leaves you in a better mood!
Same here
@@stsk7 l
God did* through him
This guy makes me proud to be from Mississippi
#MississippiStandUp
#JackTown
Aidan Moore say it again cause u aint lyin
Jakfrica in the building
#MississippiProud
Meridian, by way of Kemper County, college at Rust, Mississippi thru and thru
this version of Bury Me In Gold is too smooth, krit suits this setup so well
Someone started to cut onions in the crib for some reason right when he played that recording of his grandmother lol...its just something about grandma smh sure miss mine.
Dang in your house too! SMH lol I miss mine too man.
Me too 2019 Mary P Carpenter I LOVE YOU
Y'all know the name of the song?
Shit I thought it was just my house. God damn chefs sneaking into ppl's home and cutting onions.
@@jfresh214yt2 Donnell Jones ,- Where I wanna be
So ain’t no one gonna shout out the super talented and legendary Bryan Michael Cox on the keys?! Awesome Tiny Desk once again.
Lisa H I knew he looked familiar. I just couldn’t remember his name. Man is a musical genius ‼️💙💯
I knew that was him
Yes ma'am
@@alexandertracy30 that's forsure. Hey yall please don't forget to SUSCRIBE to my TH-cam channel Mychelle Wiltshire
Gotdayum. The legend himself blessing the keys. What a special day.
KRIT's been criminally underrated since 2010, and he low-key had the best hip hop album of 2017. I hope in time people recognise him in the pantheon of great emcees from Rakim to Black Thought to Kendrick Lamar
2006* if you started in 2010, you were hella late
Maybe, but he wasn't making great music until KRIT Wuz Here. That's where he found his sound.
Henry Hill yup I had a hard time listening to the early tapes(see me on top) to the point of where I just removed them from my memory and library and just kept everything from Kurt Wuz Here and on up
Not lowkey he did have the best album of the year
better late than never man lets just keep supporting this real music
Can't believe they got KRIT in here! The live instrumentations just add even more to these already amazing songs. Pretty inspiring.
he uses live instrumentation on all his albums as well
Nothing like being reminded somewhere else why I need to come back and listen to KRIT'S tiny desk concert. CLASSIC
He makes me proud to be from Mississippi. He is one of my all time favorites in music not just rap but music! He done made my day and made me cry this morning!
Nik McFluffy
Is he from Mississippi?
Bey11ktb yes
@@Bey11ktb um yes🤦🏾♂️🤷🏾♂️
662 stand up
So glad he performed Bury Me In Gold, my favorite song from the album!
94 Til Infinity same bruh!
I couldn't click fast enough. NPR really has perfect bookings.
Bury me in gold was so beautiful
Still listening to this in 2024 ❤
Big KRIT has a great singing voice low key
AQGOAT24 That low key shit is getting old. When you going to drop all these stupid hip hop phrases? The sentence is perfectly fine without typing low key you just want to sound trendy and think it makes you cool.
Hip hop is a hip hop phrase and you're still using it....
ibieiniid No it's not it's a genre of music and a culture. Hip hop has been around for a long time it's not a trend. Saying low key is a trend. It's up there with On Fleek, Lit, and deadass for douchiest phrases I've ever heard. Only millennials who genuinely think the Migos are talented say stupid shit like that lol.
"douchiest".
Christian Rogers Deadass is apart of New York urban culture. It blew up with Instagram and intern culture, but it's not a trend. Lit also has similar origins. Can't call culture a trend cause it blows up. It's a trend to new, it's old and grown to me
King Remembered In Time, this man will go down as a legend
hmmmm
Franz Farmer lol boi
This FRANZ is everywhere screaming "1750" or some shit
What the fuck boy?
I love the fact that he's humble enough to know he messed up instead of just pushing through it. A true artist.
kp philly that music started touching him, I feel it every time I play bury me in gold
He sang "mixed messages" out of key, right?
I’m so glad he did “Bury me in Gold”. I was really hoping for that one!!
His latest album blew me away and I can really relate to his love for his grandmother. Hope he gets more recognition.
Also his style is great.
One of the things that I love about NPR is that it really gives artists a space to flex their skills, but also showcase the depth of their process. It also really helps break the stigma that hip-hop and rap isn't full of thought and emotion or driven by more than the mainstream may have you believe, because it often is.
Dope music awesome Cool good Listen wow powerful best ever real hip-hop raw lyrical good Listen wow good vibe can rap poet
chaoticdreamer08
Well said. I agree.
That Bury Me in Gold chorus pulls on the heart strings.
Every song by themselves is great in there own perspective,but as soon as you bring them to tiny desk there's no more artificial sound .It's just pure beauty
1st time hearing K.R.I.T and I'm hooked.
Christina Botts You are in for a treat. Start with KRIT Wuz Here and it just gets better from there.
08garywalker EASILY!
One of the only southern artists that remains. Majority of southern rappers now a days are mumbling performers.
Dayze - Appalachian Cunning You should check out Don Trip also
KritWuzhere, Return of 4Eva, 4EvaNaDay there u go.
KRIT is so open and honest about his pain, his struggles and I adore how openly he talks about his love for his grandmother.
that part !
Just discovered big krit and he instantly became easily one of my favourite rappers
Don’t miss the ‘week of krit’ tracks like Egyption Cotton, Steps, & Wolf on Wallstreet 💡
You know a song means something to you when you get emotional from your own song
It's insane how much clearer he was the second time
@JuicingDailyTV a talented musician
The recording with his grandma, my heart! Love KRIT. Such a joy to see him on tiny desk.
This was beautiful.
Shout out to grandma for supporting talent🙏🙏🥺
Big ups to K.R.I.T. holding down and representing the south. That was cool as hell when he acknowledged his first "engineer" aka Grandma. That's special ...keeping her spirit alive. DOPE! You are talented bro.
Currently Top 5... Don't argue with me
I'd only argue that KRIT is actually top 2 rn.
Who's spot would be taken? IMO top 5 RN is Kendrick, cole, joey badass, earl sweatshirt, and vince staples. Krit is amazing but I dont see him beating any of them
The only one I see as being more skilled lyrically is Kendrick. I'm not hating on any of the others, but KRIT consistently has better lyrics than the rest of those guys... but Cole is close.
ibieiniid hellllll no now you just trippin. Earl sweatshirt is an ungodly lyracist. Hes arguably the best flat out kyracist in that group.
Alex Rodriguez take vince off your top 5 and earl. Vice still has along way to go to even be in talks with OGs like Big K.R.I.T same goes for earl. 2pac,biggie,kanye,Em,jay-z,nas,Pimp C, and Andre 3000 can take those spots including krit so you trippen.
Yo!! that memorie of his grandmother what a beautiful spoken women...my face got hot..had to shear a tear..for my grandma died at 102...my dad and brothers and family who passed recently ...til we meet again..😊
Sheng Long is back!!! RIP
@@miguelbyrd2992 thank you may your day be blessed and life is good
Just stumbled across some greatness.
Look who I found over here. A friend of mine just hipped me onto this dude and shared his video lol this is your Scorpio Steemit Friend by the way @the21plus
K.R.I.T. is so slept on.
constant chills throughout this whole set. nobody can do it like krit. so genuine and from the heart. he did the songs he wanted to do too, not the hits. what a beautiful thing.
Kaden Beilman I'd say these are some of his best songs. I like disc 2 more than disc 1
to me, this is what rap is and should be... songs with soul and a story
Nick Adelman Hundo p Krit been keeping it real from the jump, pray this mans wins over the blinded
Why can’t there be meaningful rap AND nonsensical rap?
Ira Griffin oldheads lol
Julian Booker my nigga I love your pfp. Great album
Fuck yeah, same goes for you and your pfp. Btw, did you see danny posting about his new album today? I'm so hyped
Every body should love they grandma as much as krit does..
The Return of Forever album made me a fan addict since 2011, love you Krit!😍💕
Dang... never gave myself the chance to listen to Big K.R.I.T up until now. Can't believe I've been missing out on this!
every mixtape IS AN ALBUM produces 98% of his own beats, mixes and all. start at Kirt Wuz Here. no skips necessary, then Return of 4eva, 4eva in a day, LIVE FROM THE UNDERGROUND (1ST REAL ALBUM) better this way, 12 for 12 i, CADILLACTICA (2ND ALBUM)s the only one he hopped on jacked beats .. purposely. snapped on em all BUT "4EVA IS A MIGHTY LONG TIME" DOUBLE DISC BRO. BEST ALBUM OF 2018 IDC LOL
@@famebound89 Ima have to get into Big Krit, but Lupe Fiasco got album of the year in imo, Drogas Waves is a classic.
you need to listen to Krit Wuz Here. i promise you wont regret it
Fucken clown been here since 2010
Vicror its all good now do ya homework hes the shit alot of rappers get production from krit luda said he in his top 5
*Not one of those dislikes are justified smh.*
Swear!!!! 🦆's!!
@@jonwilliams5171 mumble rap fans...too much depth for them....
KF_isher No Cap why would you dislike a story that serves a purpose and most importantly its soulful in time where most music is just catchy with no message.
Like, what happened to you? FrFr
Oml
Remember listening to krit back on datpiff before he just came out this man is revolutionary❤️
Word... Same here
Krit and Mac Miller performances were so chilled ..
K.R.I.T. has such a beautiful spirit it shines through him and his music.💞🎶
Never heard of KRIT until today. I'm glad I have. Thanks NPR Tiny Desk
Your welcome listen to his albums man he has legit albums
You need to go back and listen t0 Krit Wuz Here first.
Return of 4eva, 4eva in a day are classics, enjoy those two, mixtape era
King Remembered In Time is his absolute best mixtape
Check out his mixtapes
My eyes teary as fuck. I love this man, his music makes me feel things. Thank you King.
"Just in case I'm forsaken and I have to pay for my soul" That's how many of us feel.
i love big K.R.I.T. much more now. I love that he thought it was important enough to pay homage to his grandmother...will get back into listening to him again after about 3-4 years off. Thank you for having this.
K.R.I.T is the man, Bryan-Michael Cox on the keys man what a blessing thanks NPR
Damedagreat I thought was B. Cox
Bryan -Michael Cox Classic man history music dope best love mam take back memory power peace hope love
I wasn't sure if it was him or not lol
Well, you are correct he is also known in the music industry as B. Cox too!!!
So true lol, I had to take a second look as well, but you know B. Cox move and groove when he playing those keys.
Big krit is the 🐐 my favorite rapper
To not break down hearing his grandmother is real strength, I had a tear sell up and a lump in my throat wishing I had a recording of my grandmother to hear
That Keep the Devil Off mix has an old bluesy Mississippi sound ...
Tunisa Rice he's from Mississippi.
William Phillips I know... I too am from the Sip... he does us proud
Man the first time I heard burry me in gold on the album, shit touched me and before I knew it my allergies were acting up... #TrueStory
Chuck Spencer same. Every time I hear it
So I'm not the only one lol
When he says “I would give it all away to see my grandmother again” that shit gets me
He is so underrated... I can't wait until more of the world realizes his talents.
How doesn’t this have more views? KRIT is one of the greats of our generation.
BIG K.R.I.T is one of the most underappreciated rappers of this generation. He's a top five lyrist for me and his last album was a classic. Great to see him on Tiny Desk!
loved that krit started with mixed messages, that is easily my favourite song from 4eva is a mighty long time. i think it can resonate so heavily with anyone, krit is easily the most under appreciated hip hop artist (not rapper because his talent extends beyond that title) within the past decade
pojomon1234 I'm happy he did mixed messages and especially bury me in gold, it's my fave one ☝️👌🏽
10:19 his grandma showed up in spirit 💕💕💕 blessings
K.R.I.T will always be in my top 10 of all time idc
BIG KRIT THE GOAT
Jackie Osei FACTS
He the truth
I could listen to this backing band for hours...
R.I.P. mi abuelita hermosa. 1st time hearing this and timing was impeccable, my heart needed this. gracias big krit.
"Just in case i'm forsaken,
and I have to pay for my soul,
bury me in gold."
that's so dope
I love these kind of performances! Brian Michael Cox on the keys man that's crazy...
SincereSole i thought i was the only one peeped that
Thats so dope, I didnt even know they had a conection
No need to argue lol
this is up there with my fave npr tiny desks of all time
Franz Farmer can you please use your inside voice
Wat
When the new rappers come and they are more lyrical than today’s rap they are going to say they grew up listening to krit
this and T pain, and chance did good too
It’s him , Kendrick , and Cole for me !! Yea in that order lol
Don’t forget Andre 3k
Check out Tobe Nwigwe on Tiny Desk Concert. I am positive you will throw him in that list.
Yeh but that order isn’t for me😂
Yo, Same here but for me, the three sit in unison and alternate in the middle.
jj thomas thank you!!!!!
He is so sweet. Love how he takes honor in his story, the people who helped build him up. He's genuine. That's a true artist.
K.R.I.T starting off my Monday right🙌🏿
One of the most transparent artist in the game! Gotta respect it
I like how he casual has Bryan Micahel Cox on the keys like he isn't one of the most prolific writers the industry has ever seen.
I know right! I was like what?!
This is literally one of my favorite tiny desks ever. K.r.i.t has so much its amazing
Yes!!!!!! Big Krit on tiny desk. I haven't even heard it yet and I know itl be 🔥
B. Cox on the keys!
Man Krit needs a big budget to put out a video to Bury Me in Gold...the worlds in a sorry space and that song paired with the right video could be the medicine we all need
🙌
Timestamps for anyone that needs it:
0:06 - Mixed Messages
5:20 - Keep the Devil Off
11:40 - Bury Me in Gold (Take 1)
12:32 - Bury Me in Gold (Take 2)
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How can anyone not simply watch it from start to finish
Bless You !
Thank you bruh for me i rewatch the whole thing :)
Krit had me in my feelings. Beautiful!! 🙌
His accent is incredible lol
King Alex honestly
Welcome to da souf lol
I loved this version of “Bury Me In Gold” more than the album version!! Smooth as hell KRIT
I loved this minimalistic but very intimate approach… KRIT will be always one of my favorite artists