Akira the Don releases spectacular full length ‘The Life Equation’ on May 16th
aaamusic | On 19, Apr 2011
“Brit-hop’s saviour?” NME
“Jarvis inspired rapped vocals…beatific orchestral pop” MOJO
“passion, outrage, celebration, anger, love, nostalgia…” 9/10 Drownedinsound
“Utterly unselfconscious and uncompromising, dextrously playful, pummelling basslines, wistful lyrical foreplay and crushing pop hooks,, Akira is the sort of guy you either love or hate. You get the feeling though, that that’s exactly how he wants it.” 4/5 Playlouder
Musical alchemist Akira the Don is returning for the release of his brand new full-length ‘The Life Equation’ released on May 16th. Featuring guest appearances from the likes of Gruff Rhys and one of the UK’s finest MCs Envy ‘The Life Equation’ is ten tracks of pure musical joy which transcends genre and defies pigeonholing. Produced by the legendary Stephen Hague (Pet Shop Boys, New Order, Blur) and featuring Akira’s trademark flow, insane beat trickery and dexterous lyrical narrative ‘The Life Equation’ is a must have for those who value musical inventiveness and uniqueness over rehashes and carbon copies.
With tracks from ‘The Life Equation’ having already been remixed by the likes of Chilly Gonzales and Dan le Sac vs Scroobius Pip and remixes in the works featuring Example, Eddie Argos, Big Narstie, MC Lars and Polar Bear it is evident that big names continue to be drawn to Akira’s indefatigable creativity and bottomless, effervescent charm. One thing is for sure, this latest bomb from Akira the Don promises to shred ears and blow minds wide open.
