When The South United : Big K.R.I.T.’s ” Pay Attention Tour” Review ::: by @niksofly

(Photo Cred: @jorgeyfilms)
It is understood that when Scoremore puts its name on the event, it will be nothing short of astronomical. Last night was no different. Big K.R.I.T.’s “Pay Attention Tour” made its way to the H and it was everything a fan could of dreamed.  I was once again spoiled by the sounds of @djmrrogers and his Twitter-led mix.  Incorporating radio hits as well as Texas & Louisiana favorites, DJ Mr. Rogers kept Warehouse Live jumping. There were times attendees clearly forgot they had work in the morning. Great music will do that to you.

Burgeoning hip- hop family of ATL, Two9 (pronounced too-nine), prepped the crowd with their futuristic flow atop trap-approved beats and electronica nuances.  As usual, DJ Mr. Rogers kept the crowd hype before Big K.R.I.T.  blessed the night.  Slowly, a chopped up ’75 Cadillac  Deville was wheeled onto stage (Dope). The music simmered inciting excitement within the venue. The crowd chanted ” Big K.R.I.T” and like that Phantom of the Opera, K.R.I.T. appeared as the bass summoned him  Simplistically clad in a relaxed black ‘fit with Sport Blue 3’s (Fire), K.R.I.T. had all eyes on him –Tupac. He was definitely ” Multi Til I Die” Performing  “New Agenda” and “ Something Right”, fans wrapped themselves with the luxury of his music. Holding on to every word that danced off of his lips, the crowd was all his.

In the balcony of VIP, I became a pupil of K.R.I.T. I studied his rhythm. Displaying his southern charm and charismatic flow, K.R.I.T. paid homage to Houston and its musical influences. Enlisting Chamillionaire & Slim Thug was a no brainer. Oh, but when Bun B  took the stage, it was nothing short of epic.  Just the immense energy of the duo was enough to solidify this show amongst the Rap gods. “Country Sh*t” accompanied by “ My Trunk” forged that cloud laid stairwell to musical heaven -raw.  I remember going to work a few years back and my brother putting me on K.R.I.T. I have always had an affinity for budding artists. Their music is pure; absent of commercialization. He had been playing K.R.I.T. since the “See Me On Top” and “Hood Fame” mix tapes, but it was something about the “ Return of 4eva” that he insisted I listen to. Of course I was in love with body of work and “My Sub” became one of my favorites so you can only imagine how hype I was when the DJ dropped that track.  “Time Machine”,  “Money On The floor”, “Rotation” – classics.  Houston was bestowed a gem when K.R.I.T. brought out the New Orleans native and ATLien transplant, Rico Love. “ Pay Attention” was definitely a song for the ladies. K.R.I.T. wasn’t afraid to let his fans know that “I Got This”. There isn’t a track created to date by the musical- renaissance man that has not been approved for 15’s. 

K.R.I.T. has an air about him affording him the ability to float between being an artist and your round that you kick it with. November 9^th, he was both.  His music ,which he produces himself , is reminiscent of  southern ways and vernacular. However his flow is nothing close to the stereotypical regressive bars out-of-town’ers allot to southern artists. Purposed and assured,  K.R.I.T. reminded us why he is KING with “Mt. Olympus”. His song “REM” was for the dreamers and allowed his fans a more transparent look at the issues and struggles we all endure.  Debuting tracks from his newly released “Cadillactica” , K.R.I.T.  embodied southern culture.  The same way the show started, it ended with  fans chanting “Big K.R.I.T”.  And then he did something I hadn’t previously seen. He hopped off stage and met with his fans. Salute!

K.R.I.T. is like that  Hennessy X.O.  of today’s generation of artists. He is complex, bold, yet rivetingly refreshing.Go get a swig of that musical Henny!

-Niko Rose

That “ Cadillactica” = Dope. Review on its way.