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Cadillactica is the second studio album by American rapper Big K.R.I.T. It was released on November 10, 2014, by Cinematic Music Group and Def Jam Recordings. The album features from Raphael Saadiq, E-40, Wiz Khalifa, Kenneth Whalum III, Mara Hruby, Rico Love, Bun B, Devin the Dude, Big Sant, Jamie N Commons, Lupe Fiasco and ASAP Ferg.
The album debuted at number five on the US Billboard 200 and was supported by three singles: "Pay Attention", "Cadillactica" and "Soul Food". It was also met with widespread acclaim from critics who praised the soulful production and thoughtful lyrics, ending up on many end-of-year lists.
In October 2013, in an interview with XXL, he spoke about how he came up with the album title, saying: "It's just one of those things that I was thinking about, 'cause in my first album cover Live From The Underground, it's a Cadillac that has crash landed on planet earth. Just the whole storyline of being able to take you in reverse of where the Cadillac comes from. It's creating this planet called Cadillactica where the soul and the funk comes from and being able to transcend my music with that idea." On September 23, 2014, he announced that the album would be released on November 11, 2014.
In a September 2014, interview with Respect., he spoke about the vibe of the album, saying: "I wouldn't say that. Cadillactica is a free-floating album in a way where I felt like I was able to talk about whatever I wanted because I created a planet to do so. Cadillactica is a planet that I created, which in reality is my conscious mind. It's where all my creative thoughts come from."
In March 2014, he released seven songs over a week in promotion of the album. In an April 2014, interview with Nah Right, he was asked if any of the songs would make the album, saying: "Nah, all of those tracks that I put out there for K.R.I.T. Week were just for the people. I created those songs specifically for Week of K.R.I.T. Being able to have Rick Ross on it, A$AP Ferg and Smoke DZA, Big Sant was, but these were all songs I wanted to give to the people man." On September 16, 2014, he released the mixtape See Me On Top 4 in promotion of the album. The mixtape featured guest appearances from Rico Love, Yo Gotti, Big Sant, Rittz, ASAP Ferg and Rick Ross.
On July 28, 2014, the album's first single "Pay Attention" featuring Rico Love was released. In a September 2014, interview with Respect., he spoke about how the lead single "Pay Attention" came about, saying: "I had the opportunity to go down to Miami and work with Jim Jonsin and his team of producers, Zac and Finatik. Also, at the same time I wanted to be able to get in with Rico Wade and work because Jim Jonsin and Rico have this musical relationship where it's cohesive and they work in a way that's organic and it was a blessing to be able to go down there and get in the studio with both of them and create a song of that nature."
On October 14, 2014, the album's second single "Cadillactica" was released. On October 15, 2014, the music video was released for "Pay Attention" featuring Rico Love. On October 28, 2014, the album's third single "Soul Food" featuring Raphael Saadiq was released. On November 5, 2014, the music video was released for "Cadillactica". On December 12, 2014. the music video was released for "Soul Food" featuring Raphael Saadiq.
Rachel Chesbrough of XXL stated, "In some ways Cadillactica is the Big K.R.I.T. we already know. He's fearless in his content; unafraid to talk about (and even equate) both the material and the philosophical. It's The South 'til death, and underground at that. ... Even without much mainstream appeal, K.R.I.T.'S relatability keeps it accessible, and ultimately, Cadillactica proves to be something the game barely knew it needed. Consider the gauntlet thrown." Michael Madden of Consequence of Sound said, "What makes Cadillactica arguably his best full-length to date is that he's never sounded more determined to chart every foot – or every layer of atmosphere – in between." Logan Smithson of PopMatters stated, " Cadillactica stands on its own as a deviation in sound but a continuation of greatness. An intriguing concept, exceptional production, and captivating lyricism ensure that a trip to Cadillactica is one that will stick with you for life."
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| Complex | 50 Best Albums of 2014 | ||
| Consequence of Sound | Top 50 Albums of 2014 | ||
| Spin | 40 Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2014 | ||
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