Hi-Teknology [Explicit Lyrics]

Editorial Reviews
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On his debut solo album, Hi-Teknology, Cincinnati producer Hi-Tek brings together some of hip-hop's most innovative lyricists to complete his multilayered musical collages. Hi-Tek made his name producing for Black Star and Reflection Eternal, creating impressive tracks that were always as complex as the rhymes that Mos Def and Talib Kweli rhymed over them. On Hi-Teknology, however, he's not limited to the range of just two MCs, and each track is fashioned to custom fit the artists featured. "The Sun God," featuring Common and Vinia Mojica, is a musical composition that is nothing short of perfect. Common is at his poetic best, telling a moving story over Hi-Tek's soulful production, which blends unidentifiable sounds to create an atmosphere that has a mysterious story of its own. "Breakin' Bread" is an archetypal hip-hop track with a hazy flute sample that gives the song a jazzy feel. And the funky production on the risqué "L.T.A.H.," featuring Slum Village, will transport listeners to the '70s. With Hi-Teknology, Hi-Tek secures his place among the great producers by bringing serious musicianship to hip-hop production and creating a truly satisfying album. --Felicia A. Wilks

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Hi-Teknology [Explicit Lyrics]

Hi-Teknology [Explicit Lyrics]

Hi-Teknology, Vol. 2: The Chip
Average customer rating:

Finally...decent music!!!!

Absolutely amazing. Extremely diverse.

Stay Up On Your Teknology

Hi-Tek Falls short of previous CD

Keep it movin' !

Hi-Teknology, Vol. 2: The Chip
Hi-Tek
Manufacturer: Babygrande Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000HKDE7E
Release Date: 2006-10-17

Tracks:

The Oracle
The Chip
Keep It Moving
Think I Got A Beat
Can We Go Back
Josephine
March
Where It Started At (NY)
1-800-Homicide
Money Don't Make U Rich
Baby We Can Do It
Let It Go
People Going Down
So Tired
Music For Life

Customer Reviews:

Finally...decent music!!!!.......2007-05-20

Hi-Tek finally comes back with some heavy hitters. Hot songs for your ears to enjoy!!!

Absolutely amazing. Extremely diverse........2007-04-27

What a great collection of hits. This is my first HI-TEK CD, so I have nothing to compare it to. There are so many good tracks on this cd and each one has its own feel and originality. Josephine is a stand out track as well as many others. BUY IT.

Stay Up On Your Teknology.......2007-04-20

I am gonna keep it short and sweet. You need to get this CD in your rotation because when you start hearing other CDs compared to this you will start to appreciate the diversity and depth of the tracks. Hi Tek keeps the beats fresh and the guests bring lyrical firepower.

Top 5 tracks:
-"Keep it Moving" feat. Q-tip, Kurupt, & Dion
-"Jospehine" feat. Willie Cottrell Band, Ghostface Killah & Pretty Ugly
-"Where it Started At" feat. Dion, Jadakiss, Papoose, Talib Kweli & Raekwon
-"Let it Go" feat. Dion & Talib Kweli
-"Music" feat. J. Dilla, Nas, Common, Busta Rhymes & Marsha Ambrosius

Don't get caught without it!!!

Hi-Tek Falls short of previous CD.......2007-04-05

Hi-Tek one of the hot producers out there, falls a little short on this colaboration. Most of the beats are hot and the production is decent overall but the overall experience lacks that hard-hitting hip-hop feel from the 1st CD. Takes a while to grow on you. Too many slow jams.

Keep it movin' ! .......2007-01-10

Hi-tek hit it out the ballpark with this one baby! Production is insane and amazingly he matches all the guest appearances with the right beat, favourite song would have to be "Josephene" with Ghostface who is extremely on point with his verses! Definetly one of the better releases of the year...

Keep it Movin'

Average customer rating:

Good Hip Hop Album for everyone !!!
Solo Debut only in Name. (***1/2)
Best producent Album Hi-Tek!
Tek mixes it up with mixed results...
Cats are sleep on this Natti producer

Hi-Teknology
Hi-Tek
Manufacturer: Priority Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Quality

ASIN: B00005CF74
Release Date: 2001-05-08

Tracks:

Scratch Rappin
The Sun God
Get Back Pt.II
Breakin' Bread
All I Need Is You
Where I'm From
Tony Guitar Watson
Round & Round
Get Ta Steppin'
There From Hi-Tek
L.T.A.H.
Suddenly
The Illest It Gets
Hi-Teknology

Amazon.com

On his debut solo album, Hi-Teknology, Cincinnati producer Hi-Tek brings together some of hip-hop's most innovative lyricists to complete his multilayered musical collages. Hi-Tek made his name producing for Black Star and Reflection Eternal, creating impressive tracks that were always as complex as the rhymes that Mos Def and Talib Kweli rhymed over them. On Hi-Teknology, however, he's not limited to the range of just two MCs, and each track is fashioned to custom fit the artists featured. "The Sun God," featuring Common and Vinia Mojica, is a musical composition that is nothing short of perfect. Common is at his poetic best, telling a moving story over Hi-Tek's soulful production, which blends unidentifiable sounds to create an atmosphere that has a mysterious story of its own. "Breakin' Bread" is an archetypal hip-hop track with a hazy flute sample that gives the song a jazzy feel. And the funky production on the risqué "L.T.A.H.," featuring Slum Village, will transport listeners to the '70s. With Hi-Teknology, Hi-Tek secures his place among the great producers by bringing serious musicianship to hip-hop production and creating a truly satisfying album. --Felicia A. Wilks

Customer Reviews:

Good Hip Hop Album for everyone !!!.......2006-09-28

Really good production and Dj. Good Hip Hop mood !

Solo Debut only in Name. (***1/2).......2005-11-10

When I first heard Move Somethin fire up on Train of Thought from Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek as the duo Reflection Eternal, I knew I was hearing a Producer and MC that would continue to do big things.

With Talib breaking away and concentrating on solo releases (that have never really lived up to the standard set on Train of Thought) Hi-Tek also furthered himself by doing beats for a myriad of different players within the game such as No Thang On Me from Snoops R & G to It's Going Down from the Blackalicious album Blazing Arrow and also beats for the likes of The Hieroglyphics to name but a few.

It was only a matter of time before Hi-Tek took the opportunity to use the, no doubt, expansive contacts he's created during his time on the production circuit and Hi-Teknology is that in a nut-shell. I always find that it can be very hard for a producer to create an album that will be looked on in years to come as something that represents or expresses a period of time, or an album that gives us an underling story, concept and or feeling that they may in particular wish to portray when they work with a wide gamut of Mc's of varying talent. The album has it's highs and lows it's lowest being jinx da juvy, I'm not even sure that's how you spell it but honestly it's not even worth the effort or research to get it right, that would be giving the man too much. His song seems completely lost in what are generally much more introspective and relaxed rhymes and I would have to ask myself what was Tek thinking, however viewing his movents on the circuit as of late i.e. working on The Game album Documentary and Snoops Pop-Hop R & G I should be surprised there isn't more of this general nonsense. Still the album shines past these brief moments to give us Tracks like Sun God & The Illest It Gets. Teks production is as always unmistakable however in the long run for me it would of been more exciting to see Tek step away from pushing other artists up and let himself take the spotlight. He deserves it.
***1/2

One.
Pj.

Best producent Album Hi-Tek!.......2004-12-06

1. Scratch Rappin - 4
2. Sun God - 5
3. Get Back, Pt. 2 - 4.5
4. Breakin' Bread - 5
5. All I Need Is You - 4
6. Where I'm From - 4.5
7. Tony Guitar Watson - 5
8. Round and Round - 4
9. Get Ta Steppin' - 4.5
10. Theme from Hi-Tek - 4.5
11. L.T.A.H. - 4
12. Suddenly - 5
13. Illest It Gets - 4.5
14. Hi-Teknology - 4

Lyric - 4/5
Production - 5/5

Tek mixes it up with mixed results..........2004-11-20

Hi-Tek...not much can be said. He has produced beats for everyone from Talib and Mos to Snoop and the Eastsidaz. His beats are perfect for Talib but on this album they fit everyone well. He even tries his hand at some R&B with a track from Jonell "Round & Round" which is one of the better songs on this album. Hi-Tek delivers a mixture of his typical raw organic production and some more commercial styled beats. The first song, featuring Common, is a very dope cut as are the Cormega, Talib, and Mos tracks. This album is a good album, better than a lot of the crap out there but it really feels like a compilation more than one artists album. The beats are hot and most of the rappers are on point. It is also nice to see the boot camp click comin back, Tek brings buckshot back for "Illest It Gets". This is a good album but I think Tek should have saved these beats and made another Reflection Eternal album instead.

Cats are sleep on this Natti producer.......2004-10-06

I recommend this album for two words "Hi" and "Tek"! This cat is as real as it comes. He has an all-star(that's if you on the "real" hip-hop scene) lineup along with his tight, and signature beats. Only reason I gave it 4 stars is because the CD wasn't long enough for me. I guess I'm greedy. But on the really real you gotta feel Tek, if not, you'z a hater, dats real. But to really feel him, I mean really, you gotta get Train of Thought, Quality, Black Star, and The Beautiful Struggle. Hi-Tek defines real hip-hop, just like the old Hulk Hogan represents real wrestling. Now get back at your boy about that!

Average customer rating:

The Sound Of The 'Natti {4 ½ Stars}

Hi-Teknology
Hi-Tek
Manufacturer: Rawkus
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000BO87KU
Release Date: 2002-06-04

Tracks:

Scratch Rappin'
The Sun God
Get Back Pt.II
Breakin' Bread
All I Need Is You
Where I'm From
Tony Guitar Watson
Round & Round
Get Ta Steppin'
There From Hi-Tek
L.T.A.H.
Suddenly
The Illest It Gets
Hi-Teknology

Customer Reviews:

The Sound Of The 'Natti {4 ½ Stars}.......2006-12-06

When I found out Hi Tek was releasing a debut album on his own, I circled the date on my calendar. Once I got it, I immediately loved the results. It didn't have to grow on me or go through repeated listenings, it was instantly dope.If you're at all familiar with Tek's pedigree, then you know the production is dope. Throw in guest shots from artists like Mos Def, the overlooked Vinia Mojica, Common, Slum Village, Cormega, Talib Kweli, & Buckshot and you have a must have lp on your hands. Even the lesser known artists hold it down.

As far as skip material goes, I could only think of two or three songs. I never really dug Jinx Da Juvy's flow on "Where I'm From". In fact, the entire song is written poorly. "L.T.A.H." is good, but I've never been that big a fan of T3, so I tend to fast forward over his part. Also, I would've loved if "Tony Guitar Watson" was longer than one minute -- it's still dope though. The rest of the album is golden.

Hi-Teknology is a dope release from Rawkus. Hi Tek's beats were always on point back when this dropped and this album fell right in line with most of the expectations. It was quickly reissued as is well worth the price of admission. I recommend adding this to your music library.

Standout Tracks: Breakin' Bread feat. Donte, Main Flow, Brian Digby Jr, & Crunch (My Favorite), All I Need Is You feat. Cormega & Jonell, Get Ta Steppin' feat. Mos Def & Vinia Mojica, The Sun God feat. Common, The Illest It Gets feat. Buckshot, and Round & Round Feat. Jonell

Average customer rating:

The Sound Of The 'Natti {4 ½ Stars}
Tight CD
Hi Tek... Production Genius
A Tight Album From The Man Behind the Boards of Talib Kweli

Hi-Teknology
Hi-Tek
Manufacturer: Rawkus / Umgd
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000067CLP
Release Date: 2002-06-04

Tracks:

Scratch Rappin
The Sun God
Get Back Pt.II
Breakin' Bread
All I Need Is You
Where I'm From
Tony Guitar Watson
Round & Round
Get Ta Steppin'
Theme From Hi-Tek
L.T.A.H.
Suddenly
The Illest It Gets
Hiteknology

Customer Reviews:

The Sound Of The 'Natti {4 ½ Stars}.......2006-12-06

Tight CD.......2004-07-10

I consider myself a good music fan. None of that BET rap here. This cd is tight. Reminds me alot of Aesop Rock's "labour days" cd. Tight beats, Definate MUST OWN!

Hi Tek... Production Genius.......2003-02-14

Dj Hi Tek may be an unfamiliar name to many hip hop fans. But receiving increasing popularity in the hip hop world, Hi Tek is highly recognized as a great producer. Hi Tek did much work with Talib Kweli on his 2 solo projects 'train of thought' and 'quality', while also assisting in production on the 'blackstar' album. This cd offers a variety of guests, including Common, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, and Jonell. Noteable tracks include, 'the sun god' which offers a very original beat, 'get back II', 'round and round' and 'suddenly'. Hi Tek's sound is like no other, very groovy, but also has the ability to make the upbeat track. If you're looking for a similar yet toned down production similar to Dr Dre, this is it. 5 Hi Tek Stars!

A Tight Album From The Man Behind the Boards of Talib Kweli.......2002-08-22

After thoroughly enjoying "Train of Thought" by Reflection Eternal aka Talib Kweli and DJ Hi-Tek, I decided it would be in my best interests to pick up Tek's solo album and see what he could do "his own". Of course, being mainly a producer, it was a short period of time before I realized that "Hi-Teknology" was really a collarborative effort by Hi-Tek and his many MC compadres. Nonetheless, this album is still a cut above the watered-down hip-hop so common today. Standouts are "The Sun God", a perfect combination of beats and rhymes (supplied effortlessly by Common), "Breakin' Bread" features great production by our man (gotta love that fuzzy flute sample), "Round and Round", "Get Ta Steppin'", as well as many others. In all, this is a solid album from one of today's top hip-hop producers and is not to be missed.