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Absolute Value 2008

hip hop 48 min 14 tracks Fat Beats Records

Absolute Value is the second studio album by Boston rapper Akrobatik. It was released on February 19, 2008 by Fat Beats Records. The album features guest appearances by hip hop artists Talib Kweli, Chuck D, and B-Real, as well as production by 9th Wonder, Illmind, J Dilla, and Da Beatminerz. Despite receiving rave reviews, the album sold about 600 units in its opening week.

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Tracks

1A to the K2:51
2Soul Glo2:37
3Put Ya Stamp on It3:21
4Step It Up3:02
5Rain3:11
6Be Prepared3:39
7Absolute Value2:42
8Black Hell Breaks Loose3:35
9Kindred3:59
10Front Steps, Part II (Tough Love)3:33
11Beast Mode3:08
12If We Can't Build3:00
13Ak B. Nimble2:54
14Back Home to You6:35

14 tracks, 48 minutes.

About the album

Artist: Akrobatik
Label: Fat Beats Records
Released: February 19, 2008
Type: Album
Format: CD
Country: US

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