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Hi-Tek
Hi-Tek is a producer from Cincinnati who first gained attention in the late 1990s. He worked with Talib Kweli on early material, and his production style...
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1-800-homicide
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Africa Dream
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All I Need Is You
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Breakin' Bread
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Get Back Pt. II
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Get Ta Steppin'
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Ghetto Afterlife
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Hi-Teknology
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I Think I Got A Beat(ft. Lil Tone)
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Josephine
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Let It Go
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Love Language
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March
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Memories Live
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Move Somethin'
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Music For Life
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Hi-Tek is a producer from Cincinnati who first gained attention in the late 1990s. He worked with Talib Kweli on early material, and his production style blended soul samples with clean, precise drum programming. The track 'Round & Round' from their collaboration became a standout in underground hip-hop circles.
His debut album 'Hi-Teknology' came out in 2001, but it was the 2004 album 'Let It Go' that featured some of his most recognizable work. The title track 'Let It Go' and '1-800-homicide' showed his ability to create atmospheric backdrops for lyricists. He continued releasing instrumental projects like 'Hi-Teknology 2' and 'Hi-Teknology 3' over the following years.
While he's often mentioned alongside producers like Madlib and J Dilla, Hi-Tek maintained a more straightforward approach to beatmaking. His later work includes the 2013 album 'Break Bread' and the 2015 release 'The Return of Hi-Teknology.' Songs like 'Africa Dream' and 'All I Need Is You' demonstrate the consistent, soul-influenced sound he developed across his catalog.
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