Since breaking in quietly with fellow Cincinnati residents Mood in the mid-'90s, DJ Hi-Tek's climb up the crate-digging ranks has been a consistent one. He has garnished critical acclaim for his work on Black Star's debut, and with running mate Talib Kweli on their certified Gold Reflection Eternal endeavor.On his debut solo album Tek collaborates mostly with many familiar faces and some unlikely cohorts. The result is a classic Rawkus debut.