King Remembered in Time

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King Remembered In Time
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Mixtape by
ReleasedApril 10, 2013
Recorded2012–13
Genre Hip hop
Length59:36
Label Cinematic Music Group
Producer
Big K.R.I.T. chronology
Live from the Underground
(2012)
King Remembered In Time
(2013)
Cadillactica
(2014)
Singles from King Remembered In Time
  1. "Shine On"
    Released: February 27, 2013

King Remembered In Time is the tenth mixtape by American rapper and record producer Big K.R.I.T.. It was released through Cinematic Music Group on April 10, 2013. [1] The mixtape features guest appearances from fellow American rappers Bun B, Future, Trinidad James, Wiz Khalifa, Smoke DZA, and Big Sant. The mixtape's production was handled almost entirely by K.R.I.T. himself, alongside with a fellow American record producer, 9th Wonder, whom has been the only other contributor on a record.

Contents

The mixtape was released on both DatPiff and LiveMixtapes, and as of June 23, 2013, it had 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

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Consequence of Sound Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svg [11]
Exclaim! (positive) [12]
HipHopDX (positive) [13]
Pitchfork Media 6.8/10 [14]
XXL Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg (XL) [15]

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." [16]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Purpose"1:46
2."Shine On" (featuring Bun B)3:49
3."Talkin Bout Nothing"2:23
4."King Without a Crown"2:50
5."R.E.M."2:52
6."Meditate"4:52
7."Serve This Royalty"3:55
8."Good 2getha" (featuring Ashton Jones)3:41
9."Just Last Week (Snippet)" (featuring Future)1:42
10."My Trunk" (featuring Trinidad James)3:45
11."How U Luv That" (featuring Big Sant)3:03
12."Only One" (featuring Wiz Khalifa and Smoke DZA)4:43
13."Banana Clip Theory"3:38
14."Life Is a Gamble" (featuring BJ the Chicago Kid)3:55
15."WTF"4:34
16."Bigger Picture"4:12
17."Multi Till The Sun Die"3:56
Total length:59:36

References

  1. Paine, Jake (April 10, 2013). "Big K.R.I.T. "King Remembered In Time" Stream & Download Link". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on October 12, 2014. Retrieved June 23, 2013.
  2. "Big K.R.I.T. - King Remembered In Time". DatPiff . April 10, 2013. Archived from the original on June 26, 2013. Retrieved June 23, 2013.
  3. "Big K.R.I.T. - King Remembered In Time". LiveMixtapes. April 10, 2013. Retrieved June 23, 2013.
  4. "Big K.R.I.T. – The Underground Edition". nature-sounds.net. Nature Sounds. Archived from the original on February 19, 2015. Retrieved October 17, 2014.
  5. Ryon, Sean (January 10, 2013). "Big K.R.I.T. Announces New Mixtape "K.R.I.T. (King Remembered In Time)"". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on June 11, 2013. Retrieved June 23, 2013.
  6. "Big K.R.I.T. - "Reign On"". HipHopDX. February 14, 2013. Archived from the original on May 29, 2013. Retrieved June 23, 2013.
  7. "Artwork: Big K.R.I.T. f/ Bun B "Shine On"". Complex . February 27, 2013. Retrieved June 23, 2013.
  8. "Check Out Big K.R.I.T.'s Newest Visual, "R.E.M."". XXL . March 11, 2013. Retrieved June 23, 2013.
  9. Paine, Jake (May 20, 2013). "Big K.R.I.T. Announces "King Remembered In Time Tour" Dates". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on June 18, 2013. Retrieved June 23, 2013.
  10. "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". Archived from the original on October 12, 2014. Retrieved June 23, 2013.
  11. 1 2 Hadusek, Jon (April 24, 2013). "Album Review: Big K.R.I.T. – King Remembered in Time". Consequence of Sound . Retrieved June 23, 2013.
  12. "Big K.R.I.T. King Remembered In Time | Exclaim!". Exclaim.ca. Retrieved December 26, 2021.
  13. 1 2 Ortiz, Edwin (April 12, 2013). "Big K.R.I.T. - King Remembered In Time (Mixtape Review)". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on June 26, 2013. Retrieved June 23, 2013.
  14. 1 2 Madden, Mike (April 22, 2013). "King Remembered In Time". Pitchfork Media . Retrieved June 23, 2013.
  15. 1 2 Jackson, Reed (April 12, 2013). "Mixtape Review: Big K.R.I.T., King Remembered In Time". XXL. Retrieved June 23, 2013.
  16. "THE 25 BEST MIXTAPES OF 2013". Xxlmag.com. Retrieved December 26, 2021.