Mac & A.K.

Mac & A.K. are a veteran rap group, and the 1st artists to ever reside on a major label to come from East Palo Alto in the West Bay Area of Northern California. The certified Gold selling duo Mac & A.K. have been puttin it down for over 10 years strong. They are well known for releasing certified street classics such as "Westbound (For Riders Only)The EP" released in 1996, "Money Rhyme$" released in 2002 and "Hustle Music Vol. 1" released in 2004. The twin brother rap group was formerly signed to the major label Tommy Boy Records. In the past, they have done many classic collaborations with Platinum and Gold selling artists such as: R&B Chanteuse Keyshia Cole, Mistah F.A.B., E-40, Planet Asia, Dem Hoodstarz, Keak Da Sneak, Above The Law, MC Ren of NWA, Totally insane, San Quinn, E-A-Ski, Mac Mall, JT The Bigga Figga, Jacka (Mob Figaz), C-Bo & many more. They also made an appearance on the certified Gold selling "Nothing To Lose" soundtrack with the song "Way Too Saucy" which featured veteran Vallejo lyricist Mac Mall.After spending a few productive years with the majors, they decided it was time to go back to the streets with their indy self owned label E&K Music Group. Since starting the label in 2001, they have released 2 albums, "Money Rhyme$" and "Hu$tle Mu$ic Vol. 1". All of their projects are produced by in house producer and co-label owner Mac P, with his classic E.P.A. funk, with a new millenium twist. A.K. also lends his hand on production on one track for the "Hu$tle Mu$ic" project. The album also includes guest appearances from some of the best artists in the industry today, from the Bay Area and beyond, such as Young Noble from 2Pac's Outlawz, The Game from Dr. Dre's Aftermath Ent./Black Wall Street, Sean T, Lil Ric, Chunk, D-Moe of JT The Bigga Figga's group GLP, Mr. Kee, Laroo, Money Mont, Scoot Dog of Dem Hood Stars, Ghazi, Furious, D.S.P., G-Dub, Top Dog Vanzetti & Reakt.They are currently putting the finishing touches on their latest projects. The first to be released is the mixtape entitled "Hood Legends Vol. 1", hosted by Jusdre (Booty Crack Magazine) and mixed by DJ Doc Boogie and DJ Dizzy. Soon after will be the release of their long awaited new studio album "Legendary" to be released in early 2007. Upon completing the "Legendary" project, they will begin finishing up the follow up album "Only The Strong Survive" which is already near completion. They are also putting together a greatest hits package called "Mac & A.K. Presents: The Greatest Slaps (1996-2007)". They are currently filming a DVD project entitled "Grind Time (Behind The Hustle)". Solo albums are in the works for both Mac & A.K. Also look to see Mac's production to show up on a few projects for other artists in 2007. E&K Music Group is looking to have a prosperous 2007.