Sophomore album from Rawkus era golden child and renowned producer for 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes & more features guest appearances from Busta Rhymes, Nas, Common, Talib Kweli, The Game, Ghostface Killah, Snoop Dogg, Slim Thug, Raekwon, Tha Doggpound, Bun B., Q-Tip, Mos Def & more

New York, NY ¯ After years of anticipation, Babygrande Records is proud to announce the October sophomore release from super-producer Hi-Tek, Hi-Teknology 2.

Hi-Tek first jumped on the radar with the huge success and critical acclaim of his collaboration with Talib Kweli and Mos Def on 1998s Black Star album. The accolades continued with the release of the equally classic Train of Thought, in which Hi-Tek and long time partner Talib Kweli reunited as Reflection Eternal. Building off his rapidly growing notoriety, Tek cemented his status as an accomplished (and commercially viable) producer/MC with the release of his solo debut, Hi-Teknology, in 2001.

Between 2001s Hi-Teknology & the forthcoming Hi-Teknology Vol. 2, Hi-Tek has produced a catalog of hits for a whos who of hip-hops finest. His track record speaks for itself, having amassed production credits for the likes of 50 Cent, Talib Kweli, Snoop Dogg, The Game, Busta Rhymes, Lloyd Banks, Common and many more.

Hi-Teknology 2 features guest appearances by Busta Rhymes, Nas, Common, Talib Kweli, The Game, Ghostface Killah, Snoop Dogg, Slim Thug, Raekwon, Tha Doggpound, Bun B., Q-Tip, Mo s Def & more and is produced entirely by Hi-Tek himself.

Hi-Teknology Vol. 2 is the next step in a fruitful career and another in a long line of classic releases. Were you expecting anything less?

About Babygrande Records:In four short years, Babygrande Records has become virtually synonymous with some of todays hottest and most promising hip-hop acts. A Koch-distributed label boasting a virtual who's who of underground hip-hop artists/groups, Babygrandes current roster consists of Hi-Tek, GZA, Jedi Mind Tricks, Immortal Technique, Agallah, amongst others. For additional info on Babygrande Records and its roster of artists, please visit www.babygrande.com