TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
THE CARTEL FROM STREETS
Studio Album
| # | Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 01 |
The Cartel From Streets
|
3:11 |
| 02 |
Only God Can Judge Me
|
3:17 |
| 03 |
FXXk Off
|
3:05 |
| 04 |
HIP HOP 4 Life
feat. HOKT, Kayzabro, BIG RON
|
4:16 |
| 05 |
Around My Hood
|
3:27 |
| 06 |
WAYA
|
3:24 |
| 07 |
A to Z
feat. ZANG HAOZI
|
3:22 |
| 08 |
They Don't Know
|
4:26 |
| 09 |
雨音
feat. LA BONO
|
5:04 |
| 10 |
CROWZ
feat. Phobia Of Thug, Lil'J
|
3:41 |
| 11 |
C・H・A・B・A・N
|
3:05 |
| 12 |
ダッチ
|
4:01 |
| 13 |
Skit ～追憶の夜～
|
0:41 |
| 14 |
And I Love You So
|
6:17 |
| 15 |
Sun Rise
|
3:43 |
| 16 |
Lookin' In My Eyez
|
4:19 |
| 17 |
The Last Song ～My Love Epilogue～
feat. ARIA
|
4:34 |
| 18 |
69 Party
feat. DJ MOTO a.k.a. DON GRANDE
|
3:50 |
Key Details of THE CARTEL FROM STREETS
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Release Title | THE CARTEL FROM STREETS |
| Type | Album |
| Year | 2009 |
| Tracks | 18 |
| Total Duration | 1:07:43 |
| Country | Japan |
THE CARTEL FROM STREETS is a 18-track studio album by AK-69 from 2009. The 18 tracks average 3:45 in length for a total runtime of 1:07:43. In AK-69’s discography, this release followed PARADISE / CRAZY IN LOVE (2009) and preceded THE STORY OF REDSTA – RED MAGIC TOUR 2009 – Chapter 2 (2010). It is the 2nd of 11 releases cataloged from AK-69’s Independent Rise.
Collaborations
THE CARTEL FROM STREETS features 6 collaborative tracks:
- HIP HOP 4 Life — feat. HOKT, Kayzabro, BIG RON
- A to Z — feat. ZANG HAOZI
- 雨音 — feat. LA BONO
- CROWZ — feat. Phobia Of Thug, Lil'J
- The Last Song ～My Love Epilogue～ — feat. ARIA
- 69 Party — feat. DJ MOTO a.k.a. DON GRANDE
Duration Breakdown
The longest track is “And I Love You So” at 6:17, while the shortest is “Skit ～追憶の夜～” at 0:41.
Historical Context & Legacy
Independent Rise
The independent rise period (2009–2012) saw AK-69 gain mainstream recognition while maintaining artistic independence, earning the Billboard Japan Independent Artist of the Year award in 2011. THE CARTEL FROM STREETS, released in 2009 represents this phase of his career.
2009 in AK-69’s Career
AK-69 released 2 works in 2009: PARADISE / CRAZY IN LOVE, THE CARTEL FROM STREETS. THE CARTEL FROM STREETS was among these, contributing to a prolific period in his catalog.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was THE CARTEL FROM STREETS released?
THE CARTEL FROM STREETS was released on September 2, 2009.
How many tracks are on THE CARTEL FROM STREETS?
THE CARTEL FROM STREETS contains 18 tracks with a total runtime of 1:07:43.
Who are the featured artists on THE CARTEL FROM STREETS?
The album features collaborations with HOKT, Kayzabro, BIG RON, ZANG HAOZI, LA BONO, Phobia Of Thug, Lil'J, ARIA, DJ MOTO a.k.a. DON GRANDE.
What era of AK-69’s career does THE CARTEL FROM STREETS belong to?
THE CARTEL FROM STREETS (2009) belongs to AK-69’s Independent Rise, a period that shaped his artistic evolution in Japanese hip-hop.