CATALOG chevron_right SINGLES chevron_right LIVE FOR DA HUSTLE [2006]
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FORMAT: CD, MAXI 3 TRACKS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Label MS Entertainment
Catalog No VCCM-1011
Release Date October 25, 2006
Format CD, Maxi
Country Japan
Total Duration 12:59

LIVE FOR DA HUSTLE

Single

Live For Da Hustle is a single by AK-69, released in 2006 on MS Entertainment. The release features 3 tracks with a total runtime of 12:59. This release belongs to AK-69's Underground Era (2006).
# Title Duration
01
Live For Da Hustle
5:41
02
All I Want
3:54
03
Ya Know Me?
3:24

Key Details of Live For Da Hustle

Specification Detail
Release Title Live For Da Hustle
Type Single
Year 2006
Label MS Entertainment
Catalog Number VCCM-1011
Format CD, Maxi
Tracks 3
Total Duration 12:59
Country Japan

Live For Da Hustle is a 3-track single by AK-69 from 2006, released under MS Entertainment. The 3 tracks average 4:19 in length for a total runtime of 12:59. In AK-69’s discography, this release followed REDSTA -The Rap Attacker- (2006) and preceded BEST OF REDSTA (2006). It is the 4th of 6 releases cataloged from AK-69’s Underground Era.

Duration Breakdown

The longest track is “Live For Da Hustle” at 5:41, while the shortest is “Ya Know Me?” at 3:24.

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. Live For Da Hustle, 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. Live For Da Hustle was among these, contributing to a prolific period in his catalog.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Live For Da Hustle released?

Live For Da Hustle was released on October 25, 2006 by MS Entertainment.

How many tracks are on Live For Da Hustle?

Live For Da Hustle contains 3 tracks with a total runtime of 12:59.

What era of AK-69’s career does Live For Da Hustle belong to?

Live For Da Hustle (2006) belongs to AK-69’s Underground Era, a period that shaped his artistic evolution in Japanese hip-hop.

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