Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Big K.R.I.T, Another Life Goes By
Grammy Award-winning blues guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Christone “Kingfish” Ingram and groundbreaking indie hip hop star—and fellow Mississippian—Big K.R.I.T. release “Another Life Goes By (Mississippi Mix)” via Alligator Records.
On the newly remixed track (produced, mixed and mastered by Grammy Award-winner Tom Hambridge), Big K.R.I.T. adds captivating spoken word poetry to Kingfish’s passionate vocals and thought-provoking lyrics, seamlessly blending hip hop’s raw urgency with the timelessness of the blues.
With a crisp remix that highlights Christone “Kingfish” Ingram’s soulful, rich vocals and additional riffs from the guitar master, “Another Life Goes By” gets the spoken word treatment by Big K.R.I.T whose spot on delivery and tone compliments this already outstanding song. Big K.R.I.T adds fresh rhythmic speech with social commentary about our society. With references to pharmaceutical companies and how they capitalize on the weak, he shines a spotlight on society’s flaws, including racism.
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram singes “Nobody’s born with hate, hate is taught to them. How can you judge someone by the color of their skin.”
“Another Life Goes By (Mississippi Mix)”
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“This is a very personal track for me as the message in Another Life Goes By speaks to contemporary issues many people face,” says Ingram. “For K.R.I.T. to add his Southern flavor, further cementing the deep meaning of the song, is really special. I appreciate him joining me on this one.”
The pairing with Big K.R.I.T. on “Another Life Goes By” was organic, as both artists share their Mississippi upbringings with similar musical tastes and a fanbase that is committed to both artists.
Since the release of Kingfish, his Grammy-nominated 2019 Alligator Records debut, and 662, 2021 Grammy-winning sophomore album, guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Christone “Kingfish” Ingram has become the defining blues voice of his generation.
From his hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi to stages around the world, the 23-year-old has already headlined three U.S. tours, performed at Australia’s largest music festival, amazed fans across Europe and the UK, and was selected to open for The Rolling Stones in London’s Hyde Park. Kingfish has also performed with friends including Vampire Weekend, Jason Isbell and Buddy Guy, with whom he appeared on Austin City Limits.
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As soon as 662 dropped on July 23, 2021, fans, critics, and radio stations showered the album with praise. Like his 2019 debut Kingfish, the album debuted at #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart. The title track made its world debut on SiriusXM’s Bluesville and Kingfish appeared on NPR’s World Café. 662 became a Today’s Top Tune for radio station KCRW. MOJO selected 662 as the Best Blues Album Of The Year, while NPR Music said Ingram’s playing is “astounding…it’s almost like he’s singing through the guitar.”
662 won the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album, won the Blues Music Award for Best Blues Album, and topped both the DownBeat Critics’ Poll and the Living Blues Critics’ Poll. Since his 2019 debut, Kingfish has been nominated for a total of nine Blues Music Awards and has won them all. He’s also won nine Living Blues Awards and his momentum has continued to build.
In July 2022, The Washington Post Magazine ran a 5000-word story on the young musician. Kingfish simultaneously appeared on the cover of Guitar World magazine, where the publication exclaimed, “Christone “Kingfish” Ingram has already made his mark as one of the best, and undoubtedly most exciting, blues guitarists in the world.”
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