Kritikal is the epitome of hard work and dedication. In 2009, Kritikal signed a recording agreement with multi platinum producer, Keith Clizark's Team Mash'n Entertainment, an Interscope Records imprint). He went on to successfully release his single, "Miss NYC", featuring Anthony M., which was nominated for Best Hip Hop Song at the 2010 Hollywood Music In Media Awards in Los Angeles, CA. Kritikal has since inked a new deal and released an album (The New Drug) with NYC based independent record label, Genius Mindz

Kritikal has had 3 HMMA's nominations including the 2012 nomination for his single "Fade Away", off his album "The New Drug". With all of Kritikal's hard work, focus and determination, the question isn't if he will achieve mainstream success, it's just a matter of when!