TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
THE SPIRIT OF 69
Single
| # | Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 01 |
A Hundred Bottles (remix)
feat. DJ Ty-Koh, KOWICHI, SIMON, SOCKS
|
5:00 |
| 02 |
ロッカールーム -Go Hard or Go Home- (remix)
feat. NORIKIYO
|
4:55 |
| 03 |
IRON HORSE -No Mark- (78ers remix)
feat. M.O.S.A.D., MACCHO, 般若
|
5:15 |
| 04 |
Only God Can Judge Me (remix)
feat. Kayzabro
|
3:26 |
| 05 |
Oh Lord (remix)
feat. Fabolous
|
3:21 |
| 06 |
#IDWT -In Dreams We Trust-
feat. DJ RYOW, PUSHIM
|
5:06 |
Key Details of The Spirit of 69
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Release Title | The Spirit of 69 |
| Type | Single |
| Year | 2015 |
| Label | MS Entertainment |
| Format | 6xFile, AAC, EP |
| Tracks | 6 |
| Total Duration | 27:03 |
| Country | Japan |
The Spirit of 69 is a 6-track single by AK-69 from 2015, released under MS Entertainment. The 6 tracks average 4:30 in length for a total runtime of 27:03. In AK-69’s discography, this release followed THE THRONE (2015) and preceded A Hundred Bottles (remix) (2015). It is the 7th of 8 releases cataloged from AK-69’s Independent King Era.
Collaborations
The Spirit of 69 features 6 collaborative tracks:
- A Hundred Bottles (remix) — feat. DJ Ty-Koh, KOWICHI, SIMON, SOCKS
- ロッカールーム -Go Hard or Go Home- (remix) — feat. NORIKIYO
- IRON HORSE -No Mark- (78ers remix) — feat. M.O.S.A.D., MACCHO, 般若
- Only God Can Judge Me (remix) — feat. Kayzabro
- Oh Lord (remix) — feat. Fabolous
- #IDWT -In Dreams We Trust- — feat. DJ RYOW, PUSHIM
Duration Breakdown
The longest track is “IRON HORSE -No Mark- (78ers remix)” at 5:15, while the shortest is “Oh Lord (remix)” at 3:21.
Historical Context & Legacy
Independent King Era
As the self-proclaimed Independent King (2013–2015), AK-69 proved that Japanese hip-hop could achieve major commercial success without major label backing, culminating in arena tours. The Spirit of 69, released in 2015 under MS Entertainment, represents this phase of his career.
2015 in AK-69’s Career
AK-69 released 3 works in 2015: THE THRONE, The Spirit of 69, A Hundred Bottles (remix). The Spirit of 69 was among these, contributing to a prolific period in his catalog.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Spirit of 69 released?
The Spirit of 69 was released on July 29, 2015 by MS Entertainment.
How many tracks are on The Spirit of 69?
The Spirit of 69 contains 6 tracks with a total runtime of 27:03.
Who are the featured artists on The Spirit of 69?
This release features collaborations with DJ Ty-Koh, KOWICHI, SIMON, SOCKS, NORIKIYO, M.O.S.A.D., MACCHO, 般若, Kayzabro, Fabolous, DJ RYOW, PUSHIM.
What era of AK-69’s career does The Spirit of 69 belong to?
The Spirit of 69 (2015) belongs to AK-69’s Independent King Era, a period that shaped his artistic evolution in Japanese hip-hop.