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The Plug One Q&A: Akrobatik
Boston MC and part-time Perceptionist Akrobatik talks about his new album Absolute Value, how downloading has affected hip-hop culture and his career, and rocking the mic. Continue reading
Live Review: “Winter Heat,” 2/08 at Abbey Pub
“Winter Heat” featuring Akrobatik, Juice, 2/08 at the Abbey Pub More and more promoters/organizers of hip-hop shows are realizing that a straightforward night of rhymers is usually no longer enough. Today’s audiences demand more. With the show dubbed “Winter Heat,” … Continue reading
Akrobatik brings “Absolute Value”
After over a year in delays, Akrobatik’s second album will finally see the light of day early next year. Absolute Value, the Boston rapper’s first solo endeavor since 2003’s Balance, and originally scheduled for release in the fall of 2006, drops February 19 on Fat Beats Records.
Guests on Absolute Value include Little Brother, B-Real, Chuck D., Bumpy Knuckles (a.k.a. Freddie Foxxx) and Mr. Lif, Akrobatik’s partner in the Perceptionists. Beat contributors include Illmind, 9th Wonder, the Beatminer, Perceptionists’ producer Fakts One, J-Zone and Hezekiah.