Akrobatik facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Akrobatik
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Akrobatik performing live in Denmark in 2009
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jared K. Bridgeman |
| Born | May 3, 1974 Dorchester, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Labels | Detonator Records, Eastern Conference Records, Rawkus Records, Fat Beats Records, Coup D'etat, Playaktion Recordings |
Jared K. Bridgeman (born May 3, 1974), known by his stage name Akrobatik, is an American rapper. He comes from the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. Akrobatik is also part of a hip hop group called The Perceptionists. His bandmates are Mr. Lif and DJ Fakts One. They released their album Black Dialogue in 2005.
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Akrobatik's Music Journey
Akrobatik started his music career in 1998. His first song was "Ruff Enough." It was released on Detonator Records in Boston. After that, he released other popular songs like "Internet MCs" and "Say Yes Say Word."
Music in TV, Movies, and Games
Akrobatik's music has been featured in many places. You might have heard his songs on TV shows like HBO's The Wire or ESPN's Playmakers. His music also appeared in movies such as Date Movie and Wholetrain. Gamers might recognize his tracks from video games. These include NBA Live '06, Amplitude, Frequency, EA Sports UFC, and Need for Speed: Most Wanted.
Album Releases and Success
In 2003, Akrobatik released his album Balance. This album was very successful. It reached number 4 on CMJ's "Hip-Hop 2003" chart.
A few years later, in December 2005, Akrobatik joined Fat Beats Records. This record label released his second studio album, Absolute Value, in 2008. Many music critics gave this album great reviews.
Overcoming Challenges
In 2011, Akrobatik faced a serious health challenge. He had a ruptured heart valve and needed emergency surgery. After his recovery, he continued to make music. In 2014, he released another album called Built to Last. Spin magazine even named it one of the best hip-hop albums of that year. Akrobatik continues to create and share his music with fans.
Akrobatik's Music Albums
Studio Albums
- Balance (2003)
- Absolute Value (2008)
- Built to Last (2014)
Compilation Albums
- Detonator Records Vol.1 Compilation (2002) (with C-Rayz Walz, Breez Evahflowin', and Snacky Chan)
- The Lost Adats (2003)
- Essential Akrobatik, Vol. 1 (2007)
EPs (Extended Plays)
- The EP (2002)
Singles (Individual Songs)
- "Ruff Enuff" (1998)
- "Say Yes Say Word" (1999)
- "Internet MCs" (2000)
- "U Got It" (2001)
- "Hypocrite" (2002)
- "Remind My Soul" (2003)
- "A to the K" (2006)
- "Put Ya Stamp on It" (2008)
- "Alive" (2012)
- "Adapt and Prosper" (2017)
- "Verbal Assault" (2017) (with Edo G and King T)
Guest Appearances
Akrobatik has also appeared on songs by other artists. Here are a few examples:
- Mr. Lif – "Avengers" from Enter the Colossus (2000)
- 7L & Esoteric – "State of the Art" from The Soul Purpose (2001)
- Push Button Objects – "Fly" from Ghetto Blaster (2003)
- The Mighty Underdogs – "Escape" from Droppin' Science Fiction (2008)
- Snowgoons – "The Real Talk" from Black Snow 2 (2013)
- Reks – "Plane Gang" from The Greatest X (2016)
- L'Orange & Mr. Lif – "The Scribe" and "Strange Technology" from The Life & Death of Scenery (2016)
See also
In Spanish: Akrobatik para niños
