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8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 59 Ratings

  • Summary: The Mississippi-born rapper's debut studio album was delayed from its original release in the fall of 2011 due to legal issues. The 16 track release features guest appearances by such artists as Bun B, B.B. King, Devin the Dude, Melanie Fiona, and Ludacris.
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Money on the Floor
Is it me or is it something about a car That makes a bad bitch get freaky fuck like porno stars? Or maybe it was that chrome that keep a bopper in... See the rest of the song lyrics
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 23
  2. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. 91
    Live From the Underground is the best distillation of the South since OutKast's rule-rewriting heyday.
  2. Jun 1, 2012
    90
    Live from the Underground is the best Southern rap record since Big Boi's Sir Lucious Left Foot dropped two summers ago.
  3. Jun 5, 2012
    84
    The extent of K.R.I.T.'s achievement on his proper debut can be lost in the consistency of his output, but it is a stirring triumph nonetheless.
  4. Jun 6, 2012
    80
    With Live from the Underground, through deeply authentic takes on his own life and surroundings, the 2011 XXL Freshman has found a way to create some of the most resonating, least selfish rap music around.
  5. Oct 9, 2012
    78
    Big K.R.I.T.'s the metalloid conglomeration of the Dirty South ideal, a fiery rapper who recognizes the appeal for dousing an 8Ball & MJG collaboration with a hot vat of molasses.
  6. Jun 18, 2012
    73
    As major label rap debut albums go, Live from the Underground is a relative anomaly in that the artist seems to have escaped with most of his integrity intact.
  7. It breaks very little new ground--which does have the upside of the songs sounding catchy because you feel like you've heard it all before.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 16
  2. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Jun 6, 2012
    10
    Simply incredible. I haven't heard an album with this amount replay value in a real long time, and that goes across all genres. This masterfulSimply incredible. I haven't heard an album with this amount replay value in a real long time, and that goes across all genres. This masterful debut reminds me of other notable first albums by rap artists, like Dr. Dre's The Chronic and Notorious B.I.G's Ready To Die, the effort displayed on this record by K.R.I.T is irrefutable, and a testament to the fact that there isn't harder working rapper in the game. This record goes into my collection alongside all of my other rap favorites, and will definitely come to define my Summer. 10/10 because I wish all of my favorite rap artists put out music on this level. Expand
  2. Oct 4, 2012
    10
    Best album of Early 2012. Pros: Good production. Good features. Even though he doesn't work with famous artists, he makes up for that. He isBest album of Early 2012. Pros: Good production. Good features. Even though he doesn't work with famous artists, he makes up for that. He is one of the best rappers/producers of 2012 (him and Hit-boy). This should have sold at least about 350,000 in the first week. SO UNDERRATED! Collapse
  3. NJR
    Jun 6, 2012
    9
    This album is being criminally under rated by critics and fans across the internet, the production sonic genius, every single instrument isThis album is being criminally under rated by critics and fans across the internet, the production sonic genius, every single instrument is used to perfection and the whole thing comes together beautifully, after a day or two of listening I would have put it on par with R4 but after a solid week it's now surpassed even that, you really need to take time and listen to every note, line and key. I will be playing this album for years to come and I also have no doubt he will go on to create even better LP's. Expand
  4. Jul 18, 2012
    8
    The highly anticipated major label debut from Big K.R.I.T. is truly a candidate for 2012 Album of the Year so far. There's a lot to be saidThe highly anticipated major label debut from Big K.R.I.T. is truly a candidate for 2012 Album of the Year so far. There's a lot to be said for K.R.I.T., who actually almost gave up on music a few years back, and thank god he didn't. He brings charisma, heartfelt lyrics, and a southern accent to the rap game, a rap game that needs more albums like this hitting the market. The album does have it's flaws, it actually does get off to a slow start, up until "What U Mean", a cut from the album with hypnotic production and a perfect guest appearance from Ludacris. From then on, the album is a true to heart, and personal exploration into the mind of Krizzle, as some may call him. Live from the Underground is an album that the game deserves, and one that it needed. Expand
  5. Aug 22, 2021
    8
    Buen album, tiene el sonido caracteristico de KRIT añadiendo buenos hooks y versos en la mayoria de canciones
    FAV : I Got This
  6. Dec 4, 2015
    7
    LFTU is better collectively, then individually. Meaning, there aren't too many great song(classic songs) but there are mostly god tracks thatLFTU is better collectively, then individually. Meaning, there aren't too many great song(classic songs) but there are mostly god tracks that fit perfectly with the mood that he was going for. The production shines and there is are moments when krit shows that he can flat out rap. Yet, there's a feeling that this album could have been a classic if it had a bit more depth--a older, more Krit may have untapped the potential of this album. With all that being said, this is a must listen for any hip hip fan. Expand
  7. Aug 1, 2012
    4
    I tried to enjoy LFTU, but I found it very forgettable and boring. Big KRIT is a talented rapper, but the hooks were too repetitive andI tried to enjoy LFTU, but I found it very forgettable and boring. Big KRIT is a talented rapper, but the hooks were too repetitive and nothing really stood out to me.
    I'll still check out his next album, like I said, he is a talented rapper.
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