Boston's top emcee returns with his long-awaited sophomore solo album, featuring production and guest appearances from Talib Kweli, Little Brother, J-Dilla, 9th Wonder, Chuck D, B-Real of Cypress Hill, Mr. Lif, Illmind, Da Beatminerz, Bumpy Knuckles and more...

Boston hip-hop mainstay Akrobatik and follow-up to 2003's Balance, Absolute Value takes the listener on a journey through his diverse range, and he does not go at it alone. An impressive list of guest artists and producers that accompany Ak on Absolute Value include hip-hop legends, some of today's most powerful contemporary names, and members of the underground elite. It all comes off as if Akrobatik is conducting an orchestra of some of the most talented and respected artists in the game.

After years of regional rap stardom and underground acclaim, Ak penetrated Hip-Hop's greater critical consciousness as one-third of The Perceptionists with Mr. Lif and DJ Fakts One. Their 2005 Def Jux release Black Dialogue pitched some of music's most resounding criticisms of bandwagon pop culture and the Bush regime, and become the only indie rap project to register on Rolling Stone's Top 50 Records of the Year list.

With Absolute Value, Akro deals with issues both personal ad 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. And with production from the likes of J-Dilla, Illmind, Beatminerz, 9th Wonder, Hezekiah, J-Zone, and more, Akro has the perfect backdrops to get his points across while keeping the funk totally intact.

The list of artists lending their vocal talents to Absolute Value is mind-boggling. Talib Kweli, Chuck D. of Public Enemy, B-Real of Cypress Hill, Mr. Lif, Bumpy Knuckles, and Little Brother headline a guest list that would leave any true hip-hop fan brimming with excitement.

With a whirlwind touring schedule through 2008, more singles and videos from the album to come, and a high, profile daily morning radio gig in his hometown of Boston, Akrobatik is poised to take his career to the next level and beyond with Absolute Value.