I really wish I had the time to review every single album that I listen to, but I don't. So let's just say that periodically I'll post up tracks to albums that I feel are worthy of a listening party. Up first is Hi-Teknology, Vol. 2: The Chip.

Tony Cottrell, better known as Hi-Tek, is an American hip hop producer from Cincinnati, Ohio. He is best known for his work with Talib Kweli on his Reflection Eternal album and on Black Star.

Hi-Tek started his rap career with hip hop group Mood and had a regional hit with "Hustle on the Side". That song was made for Mood's album Doom, which featured amongst others Brooklyn MC Talib Kweli. Talib and Hi-Tek clicked immediately, and Hi-Tek went on to produce most of Talib Kweli and Mos Def's Black Star (1998). In 2000, Tek and Kweli (under the name Reflection Eternal) released Train of Thought (2000) on Rawkus Records, with raps by Talib Kweli and beats by Hi-Tek. It enjoyed moderate crossover radio success with the singles "The Blast" and "Move Somethin'". The pair have yet to release a follow-up album due to creative differences.

The Chip was pretty dope and showcased a lot of underrated emcees. Check it out...

1. The Oracle (Intro)

2. The Chip

3. Keep It Moving (Feat. Dion, Q-Tip & Kurupt)

4. Think I Got A Beat (Feat. Lil' Tone)

5. Can We Go Back (Feat. Talib Kweli & Ayak)

6. Josephine (Feat. The Willie Cottrell Band, Ghostface Killah & Pretty Ugly)

7. March (Feat. Busta Rhymes)

8. Where It Started At (Ny) (Feat. Dion, Jadakiss, Papoose, Talib Kweli & Raekwon)

9. 1-800-Homicide (Feat. The Game & Dion)

10. Money Don't Make U Rich (Feat. Strong Arm Steady)

11. Baby We Can Do It (Feat. Nok & Haze)

12. Let It Go (Feat. Dion & Talib Kweli)

13. People Going Down (Feat. The Willie Cottrell Band)

14. So Tired (Feat. Dion, Bun B., Devin The Dude & Pretty Ugly)

15. Music For Life (Feat. J. Dilla, Nas, Common, Busta Rhymes & Marsha Ambrosius Of Floetry)



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