Says K.R.I.T.

It’s amazing to be a part of a group of individuals that definitely made a name for themselves, as far as music is concerned, to be able to put my music on a platform where millions of people can hear it, [and] to be recognized for what I do. Just to be a part of this, even as far as hip-hop is concerned. It’s amazing, and I feel blessed. I want to keep doing what I’m doing, making quality music. I’m trying to make timeless music, and not switching it up. I’ve got a lot of good people around me, great team, and I’m going to stick to what works. The law of averages isn’t important. When you continue trying to do something you work hard for, you’re bound to succeed at it. [This is] definitely a milestone in my life. To be recognized by a magazine as respected as XXL and to be on the cover, just to kind of lead off into the new year. People just see the hard work and me being myself up to this point, just putting out music that reflected who I am as an individual. Yeah, it’s definitely a goal you want to obtain, to be in a position where you’re recognized at that level where people are like, ‘Okay, he got next!’ It definitely earns you a spot to prove yourself. At the end of the day to be amongst peers and people that respect the art form and music like I do, it’s also great.