TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
THE RACE
Studio Album
| # | Title / ISRC | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 01 |
Checkered flag
JPPO02101300
|
3:41 |
| 02 |
Pit Road
feat. ANARCHY
JPPO02101301
|
3:06 |
| 03 |
You can’t tell me nothing
JPPO02101302
|
1:45 |
| 04 |
Racin’
feat. ちゃんみな
JPPO02101303
|
3:52 |
| 05 |
It’s not a game
JPPO02101304
|
2:32 |
| 06 |
Thirsty
feat. RIEHATA
JPPO02101305
|
2:48 |
| 07 |
PPAP
JPPO02101306
|
2:09 |
| 08 |
I’m the shit
feat. ¥ellow Bucks
JPPO02100553
|
3:06 |
| 09 |
Next to you
feat. Bleecker Chrome
JPPO02101307
|
3:48 |
| 10 |
Victory Lap
feat. SALU
JPPO02101308
|
3:18 |
Key Details of The Race
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Release Title | The Race |
| Type | Album |
| Year | 2021 |
| Label | Def Jam Recordings |
| Catalog Number | UICV-1117 |
| Format | CD, MiniAlbum |
| Tracks | 10 |
| Total Duration | 30:05 |
| Country | Japan |
The Race is a 10-track studio album by AK-69 from 2021, released under Def Jam Recordings. The 10 tracks average 3:00 in length for a total runtime of 30:05. In AK-69’s discography, this release followed Racin' (2021) and preceded Break through the wall (2022). It is the 7th of 24 releases cataloged from AK-69’s Modern Era.
Collaborations
The Race features 6 collaborative tracks:
- Pit Road — feat. ANARCHY
- Racin’ — feat. ちゃんみな
- Thirsty — feat. RIEHATA
- I’m the shit — feat. ¥ellow Bucks
- Next to you — feat. Bleecker Chrome
- Victory Lap — feat. SALU
Duration Breakdown
The longest track is “Racin’” at 3:52, while the shortest is “You can’t tell me nothing” at 1:45.
Historical Context & Legacy
Modern Era
The modern era (2020–present) represents AK-69’s continued evolution, blending his street roots with contemporary sounds while maintaining his position as a pillar of Japanese hip-hop. The Race, released in 2021 under Def Jam Recordings, represents this phase of his career.
2021 in AK-69’s Career
AK-69 released 4 works in 2021: LIVE : live from Nagoya, I'm the shit, Racin', The Race. The Race was among these, contributing to a prolific period in his catalog.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Race released?
The Race was released on June 9, 2021 by Def Jam Recordings.
How many tracks are on The Race?
The Race contains 10 tracks with a total runtime of 30:05.
Who are the featured artists on The Race?
The album features collaborations with ANARCHY, ちゃんみな, RIEHATA, ¥ellow Bucks, Bleecker Chrome, SALU.
What era of AK-69’s career does The Race belong to?
The Race (2021) belongs to AK-69’s Modern Era, a period that shaped his artistic evolution in Japanese hip-hop.