Hi-Teknology²: The Chip is a sequel album to Hip hop producerHi-Tek's first album, Hi-Teknology. Born as Tony Cottrell, He had spent most of his time in the low key hip-hop scene of Cincinnati, Ohio who eventually ran into Mood in 1992. Working with them kickstarted his career and affiliated himself with many MCs. He is best known for his collaboration with Talib Kweli on the album Reflection Eternal. He rose in popularity with the underground hip-hop scene and has worked alongside many talented even Grammy-nominated artists such as 50 Cent and Busta Rhymes. Although working with many talented artists and having a huge impact working with Rawkus Records Collective, it was time for him to show off his own unique abilities which led to his three solo albums. The release of his sequel album Hi-Teknology gained quick recognition and was soon to be sought after by many up-and-coming artists to produce their own albums.
There are two versions of the album; one was recorded during Tek's record deal with MCA but never saw a release, and the second version which was released by Babygrande Records on October 17, 2006. It is produced entirely by Hi-Tek and, unlike the first album, has Hi-Tek rapping on more of the tracks. A special edition version of the album was released at Best Buy, featuring the three omitted tracks and a bonus DVD, featuring the music video for "Where It Started At (NY)" and footage of Hi-Tek producing "The Chip" from scratch. It reached #38 on the Billboard 200 chart position and #12 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart position where US sales reached 51,782.
The final track listing has been whittled down from 18 to 15 tracks, omitting the songs, "How We Do It", "Time Is Now", and "We Get Down". The late producer, J Dilla, makes a cameo appearance on the song "Music For Life". The album's lead single is "Where It Started At (NY)", which features MC's Jadakiss, Papoose, Talib Kweli and Raekwon, and utilizes a sample from the Andy Williams song "(Where Do I Begin?) Love Story". The three omitted tracks ("Time Is Now", "We Get Down" & "How We Do It") were leaked on the internet on October 23, 2006. Both "Time is Now" and "How We Do It" were previously available on The Beautiful Mixtape Vol. 2. "Time is Now" was a shorter version.
Later on, Hi-Tek blamed the label for the lack of success of the album: "Hi-Teknology 2 was a prime example of a classic album, which just went down the drain as no one heard it. That’s not my fault; that is the label’s job to make sure people heard it. I get out and do every interview and all the press, but it was more a case of when they recouped, they were cool with that and it went no further. I had nine Interscope artists on that album and the only reason I got that was because of my relationship with [Dr.] Dre and Interscope. A lot of people wouldn’t be able to get that, so why not capitalize off that relationship?"[6]
^"Producer's Corner: Hi-Tek | HipHopDX". 30 November 2009.
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"Where It Started At (NY)" music video
"Music For Life" audio
April 13, 2024
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Hi Teknology The Chip is a sequel album to Hip hop producer Hi Tek s first album Hi Teknology Born as Tony Cottrell He had spent most of his time in the low key hip hop scene of Cincinnati Ohio who eventually ran into Mood in 1992 Working with them kickstarted his career and affiliated himself with many MCs He is best known for his collaboration with Talib Kweli on the album Reflection Eternal He rose in popularity with the underground hip hop scene and has worked alongside many talented even Grammy nominated artists such as 50 Cent and Busta Rhymes Although working with many talented artists and having a huge impact working with Rawkus Records Collective it was time for him to show off his own unique abilities which led to his three solo albums The release of his sequel album Hi Teknology gained quick recognition and was soon to be sought after by many up and coming artists to produce their own albums Hi Teknology The ChipStudio album by Hi TekReleasedOctober 17 2006GenreHip HopLabelBabygrandeProducerHi TekHi Tek chronologyHi Teknology 2001 Hi Teknology The Chip 2006 Hi Teknology 3 Underground 2007 Contents 1 Album History 2 Album Appearances 3 Track Information 4 Reception 5 Track listing 5 1 Additional credits 6 Album singles 7 Album chart positions 8 References 9 External linksAlbum History editThere are two versions of the album one was recorded during Tek s record deal with MCA but never saw a release and the second version which was released by Babygrande Records on October 17 2006 It is produced entirely by Hi Tek and unlike the first album has Hi Tek rapping on more of the tracks A special edition version of the album was released at Best Buy featuring the three omitted tracks and a bonus DVD featuring the music video for Where It Started At NY and footage of Hi Tek producing The Chip from scratch It reached 38 on the Billboard 200 chart position and 12 on the R amp B Hip Hop chart position where US sales reached 51 782 Album Appearances editAlbum guests include Pretty Ugly Q Tip Kurupt Talib Kweli Ghostface Killah Busta Rhymes Jadakiss Papoose Raekwon The Game Strong Arm Steady Bun B Devin the Dude Nas Common and Marsha of Floetry 1 Track Information editThe final track listing has been whittled down from 18 to 15 tracks omitting the songs How We Do It Time Is Now and We Get Down The late producer J Dilla makes a cameo appearance on the song Music For Life The album s lead single is Where It Started At NY which features MC s Jadakiss Papoose Talib Kweli and Raekwon and utilizes a sample from the Andy Williams song Where Do I Begin Love Story The three omitted tracks Time Is Now We Get Down amp How We Do It were leaked on the internet on October 23 2006 Both Time is Now and How We Do It were previously available on The Beautiful Mixtape Vol 2 Time is Now was a shorter version Reception editProfessional ratingsReview scoresSourceRatingAllHipHop com nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 1 Allmusic nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 2 HipHopDX com nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 3 RapReviews com nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 4 XXL Magazine nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 5 Later on Hi Tek blamed the label for the lack of success of the album Hi Teknology 2 was a prime example of a classic album which just went down the drain as no one heard it That s not my fault that is the label s job to make sure people heard it I get out and do every interview and all the press but it was more a case of when they recouped they were cool with that and it went no further I had nine Interscope artists on that album and the only reason I got that was because of my relationship with Dr Dre and Interscope A lot of people wouldn t be able to get that so why not capitalize off that relationship 6 Track listing edit Title Producer s Performer s 1 The Oracle Intro Hi Tek Interlude 2 The Chip Hi Tek Hi Tek3 Keep It Moving Hi Tek Daniel Jones 1st verse Q Tip intro 2nd verse outro Kurupt Chorus Dion4 I Think I Got a Beat Hi Tek Lil Tone5 Can We Go Back Hi Tek Firstman Productions Ayak Thiik rapping 1st Hi Tek rapping last Talib Kweli Chorus Singing Co writer Verse Ayak Thiik6 Josephine Hi Tek The Willie Cottrell Band Intro 1st verse Ghostface Killah Chorus Bridge Willie Cottrell The Willie Cottrell Band 2nd verse Pretty Ugly7 March Hi Tek Busta Rhymes8 Where It Started At NY Hi Tek Chorus Dion 1st verse Jadakiss 2nd verse Papoose 3rd verse Talib Kweli 4th verse Raekwon9 1 800 Homicide Hi Tek Eric Lil E Coomes Chorus Dion Verse The Game10 Money Don t Make U Rich Hi Tek intro Xzibit First Verse Phil da Agony Second Verse Mitchy Slick Third Verse Krondon Chorus Strong Arm Steady11 Baby We Can Do It Hi Tek Young amp Rich Czar Nok12 Let It Go Hi Tek Singing amp Chorus Dion Rapping Talib Kweli13 People Going Down Hi Tek The Willie Cottrell Band The Willie Cottrell Band14 So Tired Hi Tek Chorus Dion 1st verse Bun B 2nd verse Devin The Dude 3rd verse Pretty Ugly15 Music for Life Hi Tek 1st message 3rd message Jay Dee 1st verse Nas 2nd verse Hi Tek 3rd verse Common Chorus Marsha 2nd message Busta Rhymes16 How We Do It Best Buy bonus track Hi Tek 1st verse Chorus Talib Kweli 2nd verse Hi Tek 3rd verse Slim Thug 4th verse outro Snoop Dogg17 Time is Now Best Buy Bonus Track Hi Tek Reflection Eternal Talib Kweli Hi Tek 18 We Get Down Best Buy Bonus Track Hi Tek Rapping Mos Def Chorus bridges Raphael Saadiq Final verse Bootsy CollinsAdditional credits edit The Chip Guitar Josh EdmondsonJosephine Drums Big D Drums Additional Eric E Dub Isaacs Guitar Larry Cottrell Keyboards Carolyn IsaacsMarch Guitar Glen Jeffreys Keyboards Daniel JonesLet It Go Guitar Glen JeffreysPeople Going Down Bass Carolyn Isaacs Guitar Larry Cottrell Keyboards Carolyn IsaacsAlbum singles editSingle cover Single information Where It Started At NY Released October 27 2006 B side Can We Go Back Album chart positions editYear Album Chart positionsBillboard 200 Top R amp B Hip Hop Albums Top Rap Albums Top Independent Albums2006 Hi Teknology The Chip 38 8 4 2References edit MUSIC Ash the Insomniac Call the Cops 17 January 2018 Hi Teknology The Chip at AllMusic Hi Teknology 2 The Chip Hi Tek Album Reviews gt HipHopDX com Archived from the original on 2008 08 21 Retrieved 2006 10 17 Hi Tek Hi Teknology 2 Babygrande Records Hip Hop News Rap Music XXL Producer s Corner Hi Tek HipHopDX 30 November 2009 External links edit Where It Started At NY music video Music For Life audio Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Hi Teknology The Chip amp oldid 1113443874, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
