Coalmine

Hi-tek

"Cincinnati, Ohio producer Hi-Tek's name evokesimages of a futuristic sensibility steeped inbinary code and soldering motherboards, but it'sthe warm, human vibration in his compositionsthat defines his impact and sonic appeal.Hi-Tek's beat biometrics feature drums thatknock like landlords on the first of the month,infused with bass that feels like God movingfurniture across the heavens.Born Tony Louis Cottrell, Hi-Tek sent tremorsthrough hip-hop's underground via productionsfor Mood ("Hustle On the Side"), followed bystandout work on Mos Def (Yasiin Bey) and TalibKweli's Black Star opus, then breaching thesurface on Reflection Eternal's Train of Thought.The undeniable thump of "The Blast" raisedanticipation for his solo debut, Hi-Teknology.Defying expectations to release an instrumentalalbum, Hi-Tek used his debut to display the fullrange of his creative talents.Lead single ""The Sun God," a sibling to his firstcollaboration with Common, the anthemic "1-9-9-9," flaunts whimsical percussion and angelicwhispers over a bassline that tiptoes across Apollo's horizon.However, it was "Round & Round," braiding lithe, yet sturdy guitarstrums with Jonell's sinewy lamentations of a love that has run itscourse, that deejays crowned the jewel of the project.Slum Village, Cormega, Buckshot, and more round out a guest listthat ensures Hi-Teknology resonates with the fighters, femmes, andfelons alike, from Chitown to Bucktown.As the world's relationship to AI continues to evolve, it's the idealtime to celebrate a perfect example of human synergy with circuitsand sound. Celebrating 25 years, Hi-Teknology, returns to wax,sonically elevated and thoughtfully restored via Coalmine Reissues,where every detail matters."

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Genre

Hip Hop

Format

LP · 1 disc

Release

18-09-2026

Label

Coalmine

Item-nr

1324132

EAN

0784847644053

Availability

Exp. 18-09-2026