Absolute Value (album)
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| Studio album by Akrobatik | ||||
| Released | February 19, 2008 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 52:07 | |||
| Label | Fat Beats | |||
| Producer | 9th Wonder, Illmind, J Dilla, Da Beatminerz, Therapy, Hezekiah, J-Zone, Tzarizm, DJ Fakts One | |||
| Akrobatik chronology | ||||
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| Source | Rating |
| About.com |   [1] |
| Allmusic | [2] |
| ArtofRhyme.com | [3] |
| HipHopLinguistics | [4] |
| PopMatters | (7/10)[5] |
| RapReviews | (9/10)[6] |
| DJBooth.net | [7] |
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Absolute Value is the second full-length album by Boston rapper Akrobatik. It was released on February 19, 2008 by Fat Beats Records. The album features guest appearances by hip-hop luminaries such as Talib Kweli, Chuck D, and B-Real, as well as production by the likes of 9th Wonder, Illmind, J Dilla, and Da Beatminerz. Despite receiving rave reviews, the album has sold about 600 units in its opening week.[8]
[edit] Track listing
| # | Title | Length | Performer(s) | Producer(s) |
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| 1 | "A to the K" | 2:52 | Akrobatik, B-Real | Illmind |
| 2 | "Soul Glo" | 2:38 | Akrobatik | Da Beatminerz |
| 3 | "Put Ya Stamp on It" | 3:22 | Akrobatik, Talib Kweli | J Dilla |
| 4 | "Step It Up" | 3:02 | Akrobatik | Hezekiah |
| 5 | "Rain" | 3:11 | Akrobatik, Brenna Gethers | Illmind |
| 6 | "Be Prepared" | 3:40 | Akrobatik, Little Brother | 9th Wonder |
| 7 | "Absolute Value" | 2:43 | Akrobatik | J-Zone |
| 8 | "Black Hell Breaks Loose" | 3:36 | Akrobatik, Willie Evans Jr., DJ Therapy | DJ Therapy |
| 9 | "Kindred" | 4:00 | Akrobatik, Chuck D, Brenna Gethers | Illmind |
| 10 | "Front Steps Pt. II (Tough Love)" | 3:34 | Akrobatik | Tzarizm |
| 11 | "Beast Mode" | 3:09 | Akrobatik, Mr. Lif | DJ Fakts One |
| 12 | "If We Can't Build" | 3:00 | Akrobatik, Bumpy Knuckles | Illmind |
| 13 | "Ak B. Nimble" | 2:55 | Akrobatik | Baba Israel |
| 14 | "Back Home to You" | 6:35 | Akrobatik | DJ Therapy |
[edit] References
- ^ "About.com review". Rap.about.com. 2008-02-19. http://rap.about.com/od/reviews/fr/AbsoluteValue.htm/. Retrieved 2011-09-07.
- ^ Allmusic review
- ^ "review". Artofrhyme.com. http://artofrhyme.com/reviews/Akrobatik_Absolute-Value/92/. Retrieved 2011-09-07.
- ^ "HipHopLinguistics review". Hiphoplinguistics.com. 2008-02-19. http://www.hiphoplinguistics.com/reviews/albums/2008/02/akrobatik-absolute-value/. Retrieved 2011-09-07.
- ^ Martin, Andrew. "PopMatters review". Popmatters.com. http://www.popmatters.com/pm/music/reviews/55205/akrobatik-absolute-value/. Retrieved 2011-09-07.
- ^ "RapReviews review". Rapreviews.com. 2008-02-05. http://www.rapreviews.com/archive/2008_02_absolutevalue.html. Retrieved 2011-09-07.
- ^ Review by Nathan S.. "review". Djbooth.net. http://www.djbooth.net/index/albums/review/akrobatik-absolute-value-0221081/. Retrieved 2011-09-07.
- ^ Ewing, Aliya (2008-02-27). "Hip Hop Album Sales: Week Ending 2/24/08 | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales". HipHop DX. http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.6459/title.hip-hop-album-sales-week-ending-2-24-08. Retrieved 2011-09-07.
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