HIP HOP RELEASE: Akrobatik - Absolute Value

Boston Hip Hop mainstay and one-third of critically acclaimed Hip Hop collective The Perceptionists, Akrobatik, is set to release his new album Absolute Value through Fat Beats Records on February 19 2008.

Absolute Value is the long awaited follow-up to 2003's Balance, which established Akrobatik as an essential part of Boston's Hip Hop scene. In 2005, Akrobatik translated his regional acclaim into national success as part of The Perceptionists. Their Def Jux release, Black Dialogue, was acclaimed for its resounding criticisms of bandwagon pop culture and the Bush regime and became the only
indie-rap project to register on Rolling Stone’s Top 50 Records of the Year list. Akrobatik's success then led to a recording contract with Fat Beats Records.

Absolute Value takes listeners on a journey through a diverse range of topics. Akrobatik doesn't go on this journey alone though, with an impressive list of guest artists including legendary figures Chuck D (of Public Enemy) and Freddie Foxxx (Bumpy Knuckles), as well as established stars Talib Kweli, Mr Lif and Little Brother.

On the production side, Da Beatminerz, 9th Wonder, J-Zone, Hezekiah and Illmind lend their reputable skills, along with a contribution from the late J Dilla.

Throughout Absolute Value, Akrobatik 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 Absolute Value.

Absolute Value hits shelves on February 19 208 through Fat Beats Records.