Back in the early 2010s, Big G.R.I.T. was on a short list of MCs to acquit the flag for rap's Millennial generation. Aslope him were Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, and, of course, Drake. While the Rex Remembered In Time has consistently put out strong music (including the archetype Returnof4eva), he hasn't reached the level of success and impact that has been enjoyed by Kendrick, Jermaine and Aubrey. However, with his new anthology, 4eva Is a Mighty Long Time, Justin Scott has accomplished what his aforementioned peers take nonetheless to attain — or attempt: crafting a sonically-rich, thematically-sound, and thoroughly enjoyable double album.

The key pillars to creating an outstanding double anthology are maintaining a balancing between cohesion and variation, bright invitee spots, minimal filler, and a statement of the artist. 4eva Is a Mighty Long Time contains all five, most chiefly an undeniable annunciation of K.R.I.T. as a mainstay in Hip Hop and one of the greats of his generation. The project is divided into two LPs, i themed "Big G.R.I.T." and the other "Justin Scott." The dual-personality concept is nothing new, even for a full anthology (see: T.I. Vs. T.I.P.) but G.R.I.T. pours such confidence to strip the ordinary theme of gimmicks.

Indeed, from the start few bars of the opener, "Big K.R.I.T. (Intro)," he raps like a man possessed. "On the due south side I was state born, came bumpin' out the system, fuck if they don't mind/Came a long way from niggas throwin' CDs out the window similar I made a Frisbee," he spits hungrily. His menstruum is buttery and his delivery is well-baked, especially on the T.I.-assisted "Large Bank," which is turnt enough for listeners to lose their shit at their niece's Christening. Ane outlier is "Confetti," on which K.R.I.T. mars an ominous even so powerful soundbed with a flow that is too stop-due north-get for his smooth fashion.

K.R.I.T. displays an admirable focus on the anthology's dual thematic elements. The "Big K.R.I.T." side showcases twangy, southern-fried product. The funked-up "Get Up 2 Come Down" features an impressive turn from CeeLo Green and is backed by horns possessed with the funk. The haunting beat of "Ride Wit Me" looms similar a solar eclipse over Bun B'south forceful bars and Pimp C'due south ominous hook. The "Justin Scott" side features more elegant music fit for his frontwards-thinking mind. Head straight to the bar's superlative shelf for the most shining example with "Drinking Sessions," every bit drawn-out horns and melancholy keys underscore K.R.I.T.'s lamentations. "Shit been fucked upwards, 'crusade they don't talk about Christ/Everybody tryin' to die young, but who gon' talk about life?" he wonders, the pain in his voice palpable. The beginning LP is an infectious x-toes-downward affair, simply it'south in these moments, when Justin Scott steps out of the candy-painted car and heads to the altar, that 4eva Is a Mighty Long Time is most compelling.

There are a few times when Yard.R.I.T. eases upwards his urgency, resulting in missteps. "Layup" features a tired hook about a carefree day that looks "like a layup, layup, layup" and adds zero depth to the "Big K.R.I.T." side. Justin Scott's "Mixed Messages" is an beauteous endeavour to convey his own hypocrisies, merely is besides on the nose for a project that already explores these dualities with its two LPs. Also, with the mounds of fabric already in his catalog, K.R.I.T. doesn't offer us annihilation new per se simply still manages to fire off a fitting introduction for those who unfamiliar with his cerebral make of country shit.

No, the LP isn't "K.R.I.T. for Dummies" nor will information technology win over fans who aren't convinced all double albums are measures of overkill. But it does highlight Justin Scott and Big G.R.I.T. in their truest essence; spiritual, witty, and loyal to Mississippi, with overly soulful, southern production. Thanks to 4eva Is a Mighty Long Fourth dimension, Justin Scott has once and for all ensured that his musical legacy is worth remembering.