TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
BEST OF REDSTA
Compilation
| # | Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 01 |
From the street
feat. 來々
|
3:50 |
| 02 |
For da...
|
3:46 |
| 03 |
Move on (remix)
feat. TWO-J
|
4:40 |
| 04 |
Forever my bXXXX
|
4:33 |
| 05 |
Never Gonna Stop
|
4:22 |
| 06 |
Staaand up!!!
feat. B-Ninjah
|
4:18 |
| 07 |
God knows (album version)
feat. B-Ninjah, "E"qual
|
5:00 |
| 08 |
Natural Nine
feat. B-Ninjah
|
4:29 |
| 09 |
R-E-D-S-T-A
|
4:06 |
| 10 |
Keep It Real -on the street-
|
3:57 |
| 11 |
Honey Bee
feat. JOYSTICKK
|
4:27 |
| 12 |
Follow Me
|
4:01 |
Key Details of BEST OF REDSTA
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Release Title | BEST OF REDSTA |
| Type | Compilation |
| Year | 2006 |
| Label | MS Entertainment |
| Catalog Number | VCCM-2029 |
| Format | CD, Comp |
| Tracks | 12 |
| Total Duration | 51:29 |
| Country | Japan |
BEST OF REDSTA is a 12-track compilation by AK-69 from 2006, released under MS Entertainment. The 12 tracks average 4:17 in length for a total runtime of 51:29. In AK-69’s discography, this release followed Live For Da Hustle (2006) and preceded Do 4 Thug (2008). It is the 5th of 6 releases cataloged from AK-69’s Underground Era.
Collaborations
BEST OF REDSTA features 6 collaborative tracks:
- From the street — feat. 來々
- Move on (remix) — feat. TWO-J
- Staaand up!!! — feat. B-Ninjah
- God knows (album version) — feat. B-Ninjah, "E"qual
- Natural Nine — feat. B-Ninjah
- Honey Bee — feat. JOYSTICKK
Duration Breakdown
The longest track is “God knows (album version)” at 5:00, while the shortest is “For da…” at 3:46.
Historical Context & Legacy
Underground Era
During his underground years (2003–2008), AK-69 built his reputation in the Nagoya hip-hop scene under the alias Kalassy Nikoff, releasing music independently through his own MS Entertainment label. BEST OF REDSTA, released in 2006 under MS Entertainment, represents this phase of his career.
2006 in AK-69’s Career
AK-69 released 3 works in 2006: REDSTA -The Rap Attacker-, Live For Da Hustle, BEST OF REDSTA. BEST OF REDSTA was among these, contributing to a prolific period in his catalog.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was BEST OF REDSTA released?
BEST OF REDSTA was released on December 10, 2006 by MS Entertainment.
How many tracks are on BEST OF REDSTA?
BEST OF REDSTA contains 12 tracks with a total runtime of 51:29.
Who are the featured artists on BEST OF REDSTA?
The album features collaborations with 來々, TWO-J, B-Ninjah, "E"qual, JOYSTICKK.
What era of AK-69’s career does BEST OF REDSTA belong to?
BEST OF REDSTA (2006) belongs to AK-69’s Underground Era, a period that shaped his artistic evolution in Japanese hip-hop.