King Remembered in Time explained

King Remembered In Time
Type:Mixtape
Artist:Big K.R.I.T.
Cover:kingrememberedintime.jpg
Released:April 10, 2013
Recorded:2012–13
Genre:Hip hop
Length:59:36
Label:Cinematic Music Group
Producer:Big K.R.I.T., 9th Wonder
Prev Title:Live from the Underground
Prev Year:2012
Next Title:Cadillactica
Next Year:2014

King Remembered In Time is the tenth mixtape by American rapper Big K.R.I.T., released on April 10, 2013, through Cinematic Music Group.[1] The mixtape has guest appearances from fellow rappers Bun B, Future, Trinidad James, Wiz Khalifa, Smoke DZA, and Big Sant. The production was handled almost entirely by Big K.R.I.T. himself, with producer 9th Wonder being the only other contributor.

The mixtape was released to both DatPiff and LiveMixtapes and as of June 23, 2013, it has been downloaded over 200,000 times on the former.[2] [3]

On October 21, 2014, Nature Sounds released the physical version of King Remembered in Time. The mixtape was included as part of the collection The Underground Edition, which also included his previous mixtapes K.R.I.T. Wuz Here, 4eva N a Day and Return of 4eva issued on vinyl, cassette and compact disc.[4]

Background

Big K.R.I.T. first announced King Remembered In Time on January 10, 2013, revealing that compared to his previous works, this mixtape would have producers aside from himself. He also revealed that he had been working with producer Mike WiLL Made It on the project.[5]

Promotion

In promotion of the album, Big K.R.I.T. released three songs prior to the album's release. The first track, entitled "Reign On" featured production from 9th Wonder and was released on February 14, 2013. It was later used in an advertisement for Crown Royal whiskey.[6] On February 27, he released the first official single for the mixtape, "Shine On" featuring Bun B.[7] Finally, on March 11, he released a black-and-white music video for the song, "R.E.M.".[8]

Following the mixtape's release, it was announced that Big K.R.I.T. would go on an eight stop tour, entitled the "King Remembered In Time Tour", from May 24 to June 1. He was joined by Smoke DZA and Clyde Carson on the tour.[9] On July 18, Big K.R.I.T. released a Chopped and Screwed remix version of the mixtape by Michael "5000" Watts.[10]

Critical response

King Remembered In Time received generally positive reviews from critics upon its release.

On December 24, 2013, XXL named it the tenth best mixtape of the year, saying "the project again helped anchor K.R.I.T’s place in the rap game."[11]

Track listing

Notes and References

  1. News: Paine. Jake. Big K.R.I.T. "King Remembered In Time" Stream & Download Link. 23 June 2013. HipHopDX. 10 April 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20141012002803/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.23423/title.big-k-r-i-t-king-remembered-in-time-stream-download-link. 12 October 2014. dead.
  2. News: Big K.R.I.T. - King Remembered In Time. 23 June 2013. DatPiff. 10 April 2013.
  3. News: Big K.R.I.T. - King Remembered In Time. 23 June 2013. LiveMixtapes. 10 April 2013.
  4. Web site: Big K.R.I.T. – The Underground Edition. nature-sounds.net. Nature Sounds. 2014-10-17. https://web.archive.org/web/20150219155430/https://store.nature-sounds.net/site/shop/underground-edition/. 2015-02-19. dead.
  5. News: Ryon. Sean. Big K.R.I.T. Announces New Mixtape "K.R.I.T. (King Remembered In Time)". 23 June 2013. HipHopDX. 10 January 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130611011321/http://www1.hiphopdx.com/m/index.php?s=news. 11 June 2013. dead.
  6. News: Big K.R.I.T. - "Reign On". 23 June 2013. HipHopDX. 14 February 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130529083353/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/singles/id.23674/title.Big+K.R.I.T.-Reign+On+. 29 May 2013. dead.
  7. News: Artwork: Big K.R.I.T. f/ Bun B "Shine On". 23 June 2013. Complex. 27 February 2013.
  8. News: Check Out Big K.R.I.T.'s Newest Visual, "R.E.M.". 23 June 2013. XXL. 11 March 2013.
  9. News: Paine. Jake. Big K.R.I.T. Announces "King Remembered In Time Tour" Dates. 23 June 2013. HipHopDX. 20 May 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130618175535/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.24019/title.big-k-r-i-t-announces-king-remembered-in-time-tour-dates. 18 June 2013. dead.
  10. Web site: Big K.R.I.T. "King Remembered in Time" Stream & Download Link | Get the Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales | HipHop DX . 2013-06-23 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141012002803/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.23423/title.big-k-r-i-t-king-remembered-in-time-stream-download-link . 2014-10-12 . dead .
  11. Web site: THE 25 BEST MIXTAPES OF 2013. Xxlmag.com. 26 December 2021.