{"id":155510,"date":"2011-04-07T17:59:11","date_gmt":"2011-04-07T22:59:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nicekicks.com\/?p=155510"},"modified":"2022-09-15T02:39:01","modified_gmt":"2022-09-15T07:39:01","slug":"1-on-1-big-krit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/1-on-1-big-krit\/","title":{"rendered":"1 on 1 with Big K.R.I.T."},"content":{"rendered":"

How does one handle being compared to the likes of Outkast, UGK, and David Banner at age 24? Humbly. That is, if you’re Big K.R.I.T. The rapper\/producer has risen out of the?Mississippi mist thanks to his soulful sound, charismatic flow, and self reliant style. Honest lyrics, and a passion for production, have given him more than just a co-sign from hip hop’s?hierarchy, they’ve also given him access to things that were hard to get as a kid. Things like sneakers. We caught up with K.R.I.T. to discuss his affinity for Spizikes, early love for Jordans, and how hard work can keep one away from kicks. We also got into the music by discussing his favorite tracks off the recently released?Returnof4eva<\/em> album, his dream collaborations, and sticking to his roots. Read on to see what the hometown hero had to say.<\/p>\n

Snkrs Day: You’ve been on the road a lot lately. What sneakers do you bring on tour?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Big K.R.I.T.: Man, Spizikes! I keep Spizikes and I got some (Air Jordan) 2s, but I really don’t f**k with them. I got Polo Boots believe it or not, got some Spizike Boots, but those are hard to perform in. I really just stay with the OG Spizikes, the Black\/Green-Red ones, and that’s what everybody is really seeing me wear because they are so damn comfortable. And I got Air Maxes.<\/p>\n

Snkrs Day: Growing up what kind of shoes were you into?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Big K.R.I.T.: Believe it or not, I always loved Jordans, but growing up, I really couldn’t afford them. It was like a hand-me-down kind of thing. There was some Pumas in there, K-Swiss here and there and Reebok Soldiers. For the most part, now that things are popping, I get my choice of sneakers and again it’s the Spizikes.<\/p>\n

Big K.R.I.T. in the Jordan Spizike "Grape"<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Snkrs Day: How has success changed being able to get kicks?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Big K.R.I.T.: Now you meet people and they’re really excited to put you onto different stuff, especially when they see my passion for sneakers and just for being fly. You run into to people and they’ll be like, “Have these! Check these out!” To go to Flight Club in New York, where I couldn’t travel (before) and see their ever-living supply of shoes, it’s like a candy store. It definitely helps, musically, just being able to get a little fresher than I could when I was younger.<\/p>\n

Big K.R.I.T. in the Air Jordan 7 "Olympic" for XXL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Snkrs Day: Any pairs you’re looking for?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Big K.R.I.T.: I’ve been so<\/em> on the road (that) I haven’t had the opportunity to really just indulge. I managed to get those Olympic 7s for the XXL cover shoot which is really something I wanted to make happen, but other than that I didn’t really have the opportunity. Returnof4eva<\/em> kept me in the studio and locked away from everything. I’m gonna get back up on it though. What’s coming out now? Let me know what’s good.<\/p>\n

Snkrs Day: Well the “Concord” 11s are coming back in the winter, and the “True Blue” Air Jordan 3s are dropping this summer.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Big K.R.I.T.: That’s the move. I think I’m gonna roll with the True Blue 3s.<\/p>\n

Air Jordan 3 "True Blue"<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Click next to see K.R.I.T. talk about his Returnof4eva<\/em> album and his dream collaborations.<\/p>\n

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Big K.R.I.T.'s Returnof4eva<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Snkrs Day: Do you have a favorite track off Returnof4eva<\/em>?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Big K.R.I.T.: Definitely, the “Country Shit” remix (with Ludacris and Bun B). To have two legends from the South is amazing. “The Vent” is a very personal song. I’m glad I can put that type of material on my CD just to let people know I go through situations that they go through and they can relate. Definitely “Made A Lot of Cheese” with my partner Big Sant, “Sookie Now” with David Banner, “Shake It” with Joi, and Raheem Devaughn murdered “Player’s Anthem”. (Also) “Time Machine” with Chamillionaire.<\/p>\n

Snkrs Day: Awhile back,? you said Bun B was one of your dream artists to work with, who’s next on that list?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Big K.R.I.T.: Definitely, Andre 3000 and Big Boi. To be able to work with Cee-Lo Green, to do a song with Scarface, to do a whole<\/em> project with 8 Ball and MJG would be dope; just to produce not even on some rap stuff. To be able to work with Coldplay or One Republic. (There’s) a lot of other artists that I definitely want to have the opportunity to work with. It’ll take some time, but Lord willing, I get around them and we can be creative and make something happen.<\/p>\n

Snkrs Day: Is there an MC you’d really like to give a beat?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Big K.R.I.T.: Again, Andre 3000. If Andre 3000 rapped on one of my beats, that’d be amazing. That’d be crazy.<\/p>\n

I’m not gonna stop being country just because I got a deal, I’m always gonna be southern.<\/h1>\n

– Big K.R.I.T.<\/h1>\n

Snkrs Day: Conversely, are there any producers you wish would give you a track?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Big K.R.I.T.: Aw man. 9th Wonder, DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Andre 3000, (David) Banner- waiting on a track from (him) too. DJ Toomp is crazy…Kanye West! And (also) Timbaland.<\/p>\n

Snkrs Day: Before the show 9th Wonder was praising your album on Twitter<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Big K.R.I.T.: That’s my big homie right there! He definitely has a lot of positive information every time I meet him on how to handle the game and stay humble. When you’re dealing with somebody that’s been through a lot and understands music and is an OG, I just feel honored to be in a situation where I can call him.<\/p>\n

Snkrs Day: How has life changed between K.R.I.T. Wuz Here<\/em> and Returnof4eva?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Big K.R.I.T.: It’s amazing. My Twitter<\/a> is jumping again when people see that I’m going to be consistent and drop a whole project. I don’t mind giving the music away for free. I’m just gonna make music and I pray that they can grow along with me on my journey. I’m not gonna stop being country just because I got a deal. I’m always gonna be southern.<\/p>\n

Big thanks to K.R.I.T., Wally Sparks, Big Sant, Complete Clothing<\/a>, and ScoreMore<\/a>. Make sure to download Returnof4eva<\/em> at ReturnOf4eva.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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