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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Release Date February 27, 2019
Country XW
Total Duration 46:54

THE ANTHEM

Studio Album

THE ANTHEM is a studio album by AK-69, released in 2019. The release features 11 tracks with a total runtime of 46:54. Notable collaborations include 清水翔太, Lui Hua, OZworld, and 4 more. This release belongs to AK-69's Def Jam Era (2019).
# Title Duration
01
THE ANTHEM
3:43
02
THE RED MAGIC BEYOND
3:55
03
Lonely Lion
feat. 清水翔太
4:22
04
Divine Wind -KAMIKAZE-
5:15
05
I'ma "G"
3:50
06
One More Time
3:30
07
MINAHADAKA
feat. Lui Hua, OZworld, Hideyoshi
4:30
08
You Mine
feat. t-Ace
4:22
09
I Still Shine
feat. Che’Nelle
4:54
10
Stronger
4:03
11
BRAVE (Orchestra Ver.)
feat. Toshl
4:27

Key Details of THE ANTHEM

Specification Detail
Release Title THE ANTHEM
Type Album
Year 2019
Tracks 11
Total Duration 46:54
Country XW

THE ANTHEM is a 11-track studio album by AK-69 from 2019. The 11 tracks average 4:15 in length for a total runtime of 46:54. In AK-69’s discography, this release followed THE RED MAGIC BEYOND (2018) and preceded ハレルヤ -The Final Season- (2020). It is the 11th of 11 releases cataloged from AK-69’s Def Jam Era.

Collaborations

THE ANTHEM features 5 collaborative tracks:

  • Lonely Lion — feat. 清水翔太
  • MINAHADAKA — feat. Lui Hua, OZworld, Hideyoshi
  • You Mine — feat. t-Ace
  • I Still Shine — feat. Che’Nelle
  • BRAVE (Orchestra Ver.) — feat. Toshl

Duration Breakdown

The longest track is “Divine Wind -KAMIKAZE-” at 5:15, while the shortest is “One More Time” at 3:30.

Historical Context & Legacy

Def Jam Era

In 2016, AK-69 became the first Japanese artist signed to Def Jam Recordings, marking a historic moment for Japanese hip-hop on the global stage. THE ANTHEM, released in 2019 represents this phase of his career.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was THE ANTHEM released?

THE ANTHEM was released on February 27, 2019.

How many tracks are on THE ANTHEM?

THE ANTHEM contains 11 tracks with a total runtime of 46:54.

Who are the featured artists on THE ANTHEM?

The album features collaborations with 清水翔太, Lui Hua, OZworld, Hideyoshi, t-Ace, Che’Nelle, Toshl.

What era of AK-69’s career does THE ANTHEM belong to?

THE ANTHEM (2019) belongs to AK-69’s Def Jam Era, a period that shaped his artistic evolution in Japanese hip-hop.

Source: Discogs & MusicBrainz Last Updated: April 12, 2026