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Balance

Akrobatik

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A well-established rhyme slinger from Boston, (Dorchester, to be exact), Akrobatik is blessed with a strong voice, sharp lyricism, and concise flow, but refuses to dumb it down enough to become more of a mainstream rap star. Luckily for hardcore hip-hop fans, he maintains a serious work ethic, continuing to churn out quality material even if radio program managers pay little notice. After establishing himself with an EP and assortment of dope singles throughout the turn of the millennium, he finally dropped Balance in 2003. Produced by longtime homie DJ Fakts One (one-third of the Perceptionists with Ak and Mr. Lif), Diamond D, Da Beatminerz, Edan, and DJ Revolution, among others, the album is a great jump-off point for anyone just getting into Akrobatik, with its satisfying mix of neck-bending beats and intelligent rhyme schemes. "Remind My Soul" tackles ignorance and self-hatred, "Wreck Dem" and "Always Bet On Ak" are straight-up bravado anthems, and the seductive "Woman II" is a classic romantic rap epic built on an elastic bass groove and subtle Tribe Called Quest sample. A rock- solid record from an artist who deserves far more shine.

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Yes, Yes, Yes

Akrobatik kicks major ass! PICK UP THE PERCEPTIONIST TOO!

Akrobatik

Akrobatik keeps his lyrics clean and speaks the truth. None of that lame rich rapper stuff, I give this album 5 stars because akrobatik is a real role model.

some fresh licks

take a listen to hypocrite and the hand that rocks the cradle. He's got some smooth samples and great lyrics!

Biography

Born: Boston, MA

Genre: Hip Hop/Rap

Years Active: '90s, '00s

Boston rapper Akrobatik (born Jared Bridgeman) released his first single, Ruff Enough, in 1998. Independent New York label Rawkus released his second single, Internet MCs, but it was his next release, Say Yes Say Word, that achieved anthem status and solidified Akrobatik's reputation as a talented MC. A frequent partner in rhyme with fellow Bostonian Mr. Lif, Akrobatik appeared on both the Emergency Rations EP and Lif's full-length, I Phantom, before dropping his own excellent debut, Balance, in...
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