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VALLEJO RAPPER A2THAK HAS GOT GAME.
San Francisco--The Next Convention presented a multitude of new entertainers trying to make it in the industry on Friday, but none stood out more than high energy performer, A-2-THA-K.
The convention had its usual good, bad and a little bit of ugly, but not much was more exciting than the fans that rushed towards the stage when A-2-THA-K performed his hit singles Hokie-Pokie, and Hey Girl off of his new CD Runnin’ Outta Time.
Produced by Troy Sanders, Droop E (son of E-40) and Extra Large on various tracks, A-2-THA-K is a new artist under Shot Records, owned by D Shot, E-40’s younger brother.
At the Next Convention, A-2-THA-K made his clever lyrics work with the audience in a teasing fashion.
With Hokie-Pokie, what he call an adult version of the famous children’s nursery rhyme, the beats brought people from all ages to their feet and kept them rocking, dancing, clapping and finger snapping the entire time.
“His words has an adult edge to it, but it’s real and it makes you laugh while you’re dancing. It’s fun,” said Tamara Smith, who was at the convention with her mom.
“He’s different, but good. I think he’s cute too,” she said.
Suddenly, the music changed A-2-THA-K wiped off the sweat from his forehead and a smooth old school beat came through the speakers.
“Hey Girl,” were the first words of A-2-THA-K, and the girls went wild.
As he rapped the song girls were fighting for position at the front of the stage where he performed.
After a quick tease with the women, A-2-THA-K went straight into another song called Hennessy.
Intoxicated by the lyrics, brothas trying to grab their girlfriends from around the stage, realized how talented the new comer is.
“I’ve been here all day and I’m tire, but this brotha got skills,” said 9-11, another rapper who performed earlier that day.
“I had to come up here and get my girl, she all in to it. I heard he was with E-40 and his brothers label.
“I’ll give him his props,” he said.
Another young artist Lay Low of Shot Records also performed songs off his new CD Deep Waters.
Hit singles What The What? And Stick Shift was also an audience favorite.
With D Shot and his record company on the rise, so are these new artists who are nestled under the wings of some of the best in the business.
Look for A-2-THA-K, Runnin’ Outta Time CD in Bay Area music stores.
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- Bay Area Music News; By Tonmar Maggs; April 2005
VALLEJO HIGH SCHOOL
APACHE NEWS 2005
Each month students at Vallejo High vote to choose the best 10 local music artists for the month.
TOP TEN
VALLEJO MUSIC CD’S
1. E-40
2. Baby Bash
3. Celly Cel
4. Turf Talk
5. Poppi Cas
6. Mugzi and Kaveo
7. D Shot
8. A-2-THA-K
9. Droop-E
10. Lay Low
* To vote on your favorite Vallejo artist, see the box in the main library.
- Vallejo High School Newspaper
Discography
Still working on that hot first release.
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Biography
Antoine Killian, is A-2-THA-K. The 21 year Vallejo resident, began rapping when he was 12 years old and started to take his talents seriously when he was 15.
Now a grown man ready for adult activity, A-2-THA-K is real and aggressive in his approach to his craft.
RUNNIN OUTTA TIME, produced by Troy Sanders, Droopie and Extra Large is an 18 track collection of real music for everyday life, foreplay for all females and a party for the hyphy crowd.
The title simply means, No Ones Promised Tomorrow. The songs are about enjoying today.
The hit single Hokie-Pokie is a revamped adult version of a familiar childrens nursery rhyme.
A-2-THA-K has fun with this cut, with a high energy performance to get a crowd movin`.
A HOT collaboration with E-40 and his son Droop E on the hit track Where Its At is sure to become a national radio hit when the public gets a dose of this brilliant combination of heavy beats and lyrics.
An anthem that produces a party atmosphere and prompts audience participation and exciting energy.
Cadillac is the next track to take you where you need to go.
She Beggin has a classic smooth sound, A-2-THA-K in conjunction with Doonie of the Federation rap about a broken relationship the womans desire to continue it, but he aint having it.
However, A-2-THA-K hanging out with PSD on the single, Whats Your Name are all about getting to the females and taking it to another level. Grown folks music.
While Hey Girl, describes the type of woman A-2-THA-K may want to role with. Hennessy on the other hand, is a drinking anthem for soldiers of the streets.
Im just trying to be real. Im not trying to represent a gangsta, pimp or drug dealer. Im arrogant with my lyrics, but humble to reality of life. Im making real music for everybody to enjoy.
Raised as a child in Berkeley, Oakland, A-2-THA-K moved to Vallejo as a teenager and made it his permanent home.
Hes combined his Bay Area experiences with the natural producing talents of Troy Sanders to make a unique sound thats distinctive to his talented lyrics.
A-2-THA-K has the flexible ability to rap the hard lyrics to pump the crowd, but also has a sensual side that lures the ladies. Hes blessed with potential and goals to reach all aspects of Hip Hop and R&B
A-2-THA-K has performed around the Bay Area electrifying crowds at places such as the NEXT CONVENTION in San Francisco (April 2005), A-2-THA-K made a huge impact on the audience who jumped up to dance and party to HOKIE-POKIE, dozens of record label executives also took notice.
Other performances include San Franciscos 550 Club, Terryes Lounge Santa Rosa, local high school functions, Chois Nightclub, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and other West Coast cities.
A-2-THA-K is also frequent performer opening concerts headlined by Turf Talk, E-40 /30/30/ new artist.
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