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March 4, 2015

Big K.R.I.T., DJ Dark Knight

Wednesday, Mar. 4 @ Georgia Theatre

By Jeff Tobias

Mississippi-born, Atlanta-based rapper Big K.R.I.T. was 10 years old when OutKast’s ATLiens arrived on our planet two decades ago, and the impression its creators laid on his path has been indelible. On a micro level, you can glean Big Boi and 3 Stacks’ influence from the title of K.R.I.T.’s latest full-length album, Cadillactica, an uncharacteristic instance of sci-fi imagery for this typically earthy, gimmick-free emcee. Deeper still, OutKast’s commitment to authentic musicality clearly made a mark on K.R.I.T., perhaps the most successful rapper today who is equally adept at beat-making (or, at least, whose last name isn’t West).

9 p.m. $20. georgiatheatre.com

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