THE INDEPENDENT KING [Regular Edition]

[Machine Translation] Two years after the release of their album "THE RED MAGIC", which debuted at No. 3 on the Oricon Weekly Chart in January 2011, AK-69 has finally released a full-length original album. AK-69, who has never stopped moving with live DVDs and three singles, has finally released a full-length original album! AK-69 went to New York to train as a samurai and was inspired by the music, artists, and environment there. He also became the first Japanese MC to perform live at an event hosted by HOT97, the world's No. 1 HIP HOP radio station, and his out-of-the-ordinary moves are beginning to attract attention locally. In addition to his domestic allies, AK-69 also features tracks by overseas artists such as KING DAVID, who has worked with prominent artists such as THE GAME and Lloyd. Despite the changes in the environment, AK-69's own beliefs and attitude have never wavered, and his raps, songs, and lyrics have become even more polished. AK-69's latest work is his best effort, which will not betray the expectations of fans who have been waiting for his new work, and has been further powered up to a world-class level.

2011年1月にリリースしオリコン総合ウィークリーチャート3位を獲得したアルバム「THE RED MAGIC」から2年。ライブDVDやシングル3作と常に動きを止めないAK-69が遂にオリジナルフルアルバムをリリース! 武者修行のためニューヨークへ渡り、現地の音楽、アーティスト、環境に日々刺激を受け制作に取り組むことができた。また世界No.1 HIP HOPラジオ局と名高い「HOT97」主催イベントで日本人MCとして初のライブを敢行するなどその規格外の動きは現地でも注目を集め始めている。トラックには盟友の国内勢に加え、THE GAME、Lloydなど著名アーティストを手掛けてきたKING DAVIDなど海外アーティストの楽曲も起用。環境は変わってもAK-69自身の信念・アティチュードは決してブレることなく、ラップ、歌、リリックに一層磨きがかかった作品となった。新作を待ち望んでいるファンの期待を決して裏切らない、更にワールドクラスにパワーアップした、AK-69渾身の最新作である。