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Akrobatik performing live in Denmark in 2009
Background information
Birth name	Jared K. Bridgeman
Born	(1974-05-03) May 3, 1974 (age 51) 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 on May 3, 1974, is an American rapper known by his stage name Akrobatik. He grew up in the Dorchester area of Boston, Massachusetts. Akrobatik is also a member of the hip-hop group The Perceptionists, which includes Mr. Lif and DJ Fakts One. Their album, Black Dialogue, was released in 2005.

Akrobatik's Music Journey
Akrobatik's Discography
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Akrobatik's Music Journey

Akrobatik began his music career in 1998. His first song, "Ruff Enough," was released by Detonator Records in Boston. After that, he released other songs like "Internet MCs" and "Say Yes Say Word."

Akrobatik's Music in Media

You might have heard Akrobatik's music in many places! His songs have been featured in TV shows such as HBO's The Wire and ESPN's Playmakers. They have also appeared in movies like Date Movie and Wholetrain. Plus, his music is in popular video games, including 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, through Coup D'état. This album was very popular, reaching number 4 on CMJ's "Hip-Hop 2003" chart.

Later, in December 2005, Akrobatik signed with Fat Beats Records. This record label, based in Brooklyn, released his second studio album, Absolute Value, in 2008. The album received positive reviews from music critics.

Overcoming Challenges

In 2011, Akrobatik faced a serious health challenge when he had a ruptured heart valve. He had to have emergency surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital. After his recovery, he released an album in 2014 called Built to Last. This album was recognized by Spin magazine as one of the best hip-hop albums of that year.

Akrobatik's Discography

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

The EP (2002)

Singles

"Ruff Enuff" b/w "Woman" (1998)
"Say Yes Say Word" (1999)
"Internet MCs" (2000)
"U Got It" (2001)
”Hypocrite" b/w "Strictly for the DJ's" (2002)
"Remind My Soul" (2003)
"A to the K" b/w "Beast Mode" (2006)
"Put Ya Stamp on It" (2008)
"Alive" (2012)
"Adapt and Prosper" (2017)
"Verbal Assault" (2017) (with Edo G and King T)

Guest Appearances

Mr. Lif – "Avengers" from Enter the Colossus (2000)
7L & Esoteric – "State of the Art" from The Soul Purpose (2001)
Mr. Lif – "Intro (Missing Person's File)" from Emergency Rations (2002)
Mr. Lif – "Post Mortem" from I Phantom (2002)
Push Button Objects – "Fly" from Ghetto Blaster (2003)
Raw Produce – "Rick Cerrone" from The Feeling of Now (2004)
Mr. Lif – "Mo' Mega" from Mo' Mega (2006)
The Mighty Underdogs – "Escape" from Droppin' Science Fiction (2008)
Effect – "Crush the Competition" from Fine Tuned Tantrum (2008)
Fabio Musta – "I Still Want More" from Passport (2009)
Virtuoso – "No Fear" from The Final Conflict (2011)
Mister Jason – "Mister Jason Has a Posse" (2011)
Snowgoons – "The Real Talk" from Black Snow 2 (2013)
DJ Nefarious – "Classic Mindset" from Classic Mindset (2014)
Golden Brown Sound – "Fight" from Great Man Theory (2014)
N.B.S. – "We on That" from Budavets (2014)
Thoughtsarizen – "Trippin (Kelly Dean Remix)" from Traveling Dragon Man (2015)
Reks – "Plane Gang" from The Greatest X (2016)
Ripshop & Reel Drama – "Real as They Come" from Regime Change (2016)
L'Orange & Mr. Lif – "The Scribe" and "Strange Technology" from The Life & Death of Scenery (2016)
Craig G - "Wake up Dead" from The 20/20 Ep (2020)

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