Description
GET ON DOWN EXCLUSIVE VARIANT
PRESSED ON TANGERINE ORANGE COLORED DOUBLE-VINYL
LIMITED TO 100 HAND-NUMBERED UNITS!
Released in partnership with Coalmine Reissues in celebration of its 25th anniversary, Hi- Teknology returns in a new light with its first-ever instrumental release on vinyl. Long celebrated for its vocal performances, this edition shifts the focus to the foundation, offering a deeper look into the craftsmanship that cemented Hi-Tek as one of the most distinctive producers of his era.
Rooted in warm soul loops, crisp drum programming, and an intuitive sense of space, Hi-Tek’s production style blends analog richness with forward-thinking precision. His ability to balance grit and melody is on full display throughout, revealing the subtle textures and layered compositions that often sit just beneath the surface of the original recordings.
Tracks like “Round & Round” showcase his knack for lush, immersive arrangements, while cuts such as “Breakin Bread” highlight his ear for dusty loops and head-nodding rhythms. Beyond Hi-Teknology, his work on records like “The Sun God” by Common further underscores a production style that helped define the sound of early 2000s hip hop.
Presented here in its purest form, the instrumental version of Hi-Teknology invites listeners to engage with the album from a new perspective, foregrounding the detail, restraint, and musicality that have made these compositions endure. Pressed on vinyl for the first time, this release stands as both a tribute to Hi-Tek’s legacy and a reminder of the lasting impact of thoughtful, sample-driven production.
Tracklist:
Side A:
A1. Scratch Rappin (Instrumental)
A2. The Sun God (Instrumental)
A3. Get Back Pt. II (Instrumental)
A4. Breakin’ Bread (Instrumental)
Side B:
B1. All I Need Is You (Instrumental)
B2. Where I’m From (Instrumental)
B3. Tony Guitar Watson (Instrumental)
B4. Round & Round (Instrumental)
Side C:
C1. Get Ta Steppin’ (Instrumental)
C2. Theme From Hi-Tek (Instrumental)
C3. L.T.A.H. (Instrumental)
Side D:
D1. Suddenly (Instrumental)
D2. The Illest It Gets (Instrumental)
D3. Hi-Teknology (Instrumental)
Album Specs:
This first-ever vinyl release of the Hi-Teknology instrumentals has been mastered by D-Sane at Digital Age Sound and is housed in a 24pt matte jacket featuring artwork and layout by the renowned Mr. Krum. This Get On Down exclusive edition is pressed on Tangerine Orange vinyl and limited to 100 hand-numbered copies.
Critical Praise:
“Remembered as one of the more impressive and cohesive compilation offerings of its time.” -Okayplayer
“Earning credits on numerous classic albums during the late ’90s and early aughts, the Ohioan quickly proved himself to be one of the more respected producers among purists and fellow beatsmiths alike.” -Revolt
“The son of singer Willie Cottrell, Tek would go on to wield his crates of soul drenched compositions on three producer LPs and share his work with artists mainstream (50 Cent, Snoop Dogg) and less so (Cormega, Termanology), enjoying a good decade as one of rap best producers-for-hire.” -XXL
