Akrobatik - Absolute Value - Audio CD - Underground Hip Hop

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The new album from Boston hip-hop mainstay Akrobatik and follow-up to 2003's Balance, Absolute Value takes the listener on a journey through his diverse range, and he does not go at it alone. An impressive list of guest artists and producers that accompany Ak on Absolute Value include hip-hop legends, some of today's most powerful contemporary names, and members of the underground elite. It all comes off as if Akrobatik is conducting an orchestra of some of the most talented and respected artists in the game. After years of regional rap stardom and underground acclaim, Ak penetrated Hip-Hop's greater critical consciousness as one-third of The Perceptionists with Mr. Lif and DJ Fakts One. Their 2005 Def Jux release, "Black Dialogue," pitched some of music's most resounding criticisms of bandwagon pop culture and the Bush regime, and became the only indie rap project toregister on Rolling Stone's Top 50 Records of the Year list. With AV, Akro deals with issues both personal and socio-political, but never strays too far from his fist-pumping, party-inducing formula for bangers. The effects of life on the road, enlightening misguided youth, perseverance through the toughest of times, and the continuing struggle of Black America are among the issues Akro tackles on AV. And with production from the likes of J-Dilla, Illmind, Beatminerz, 9th Wonder, Hezekiah, J-Zone, and more, Akro has the perfect backdrops to get his points across while keeping the funk totally intact.The list of artists lending their vocal talents to Absolute Value is mind-boggling. Talib Kweli, Chuck D. of Public Enemy, Mr. Lif, Bumpy Knuckles, and Little Brother headline a guest list that would leave any true hip-hop fan brimming with excitement.

Track Listing

Song Title

Audio

1.	A To The K featuring B-Real (of Cypress Hill) Producer: Illmind

2.	Soul Glo Producer: Da Beatminerz

3.	Put Ya Stamp On It featuring Talib Kweli Producer: Jay Dee (aka J. Dilla)

4.	Step It Up Producer: Hezekiah

5.	Rain featuring Brenna Gethers Producer: Illmind

6.	Be Prepared featuring Little Brother Producer: 9th Wonder

7.	Absolute Value Producer: J-Zone

8.	Black Hell Breaks Loose featuring Willie Evans Jr.; Therapy Producer: Therapy

9.	Kindred featuring Chuck D; Brenna Gethers Producer: Illmind

10.	Front Steps Pt. II (Tough Love) Producer: Tzarizm

11.	Beast Mode featuring Mr. Lif Producer: DJ Fakts One

12.	If We Can't Build featuring Bumpy Knuckles Producer: Illmind

13.	Ak B. Nimble Producers: Baba Israel; Yako

14.	Back Home To You Producer: Therapy

15.	Absolute Value - Hidden Track Producer: Slopfundust

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