AHKATARI – Blood: Act I – LP – Vinyl [NOV 21]

LP – Standard Edition Black Vinyl.

11 years after their debut album on The Jazz Diaries, Ahkatari have returned with Blood: Act I. This album is a clear evolution in their journey and yet a distinct departure from their debut. Blood: Act I sees the Detroit duo double down on the grit and dive even deeper into the streets. Whitaker‘s beats are grainy, layered and dusty. His sample selection and ability to manipulate is as much a part of the storytelling as Ahks lyrics. Ahks vocals carry a real weight. He has impact.

He has remained the same character throughout both chapters of their history: The debut being set in Jamaica, and Blood: Act I in the streets of Istanbul. His flow and flex have grown somewhat darker, and the album feels even more grimy and dubbed out than its predecessor. As they slide once again into the shadows, gone but not forgotten, one message is clear: Ahkatari will return. We just dont know where or when.

Tracklist:

A1: London Theme 2
A2: Goin’ Through a Thang
A3: The Cleaner
A4: Istanbul Theme (Revenge)
A5: Departure
A6: Eastern Sunrise
A7: Ayatollah

B1: Garments
B2: Tie Your Camel
B3: Turkish Linx
B4: Turkish Coffee
B5: Salaam
B6: Ottoman Outro
B7: He Killed Don