User:Imdaonewhocutdachecks/A-k (Rapper)

A-k
better known by his stage name A-k, is an American Rapper,Songwriter,Singer & Producer and CEO Of Swat Team Music Group. He began his career In 1998 at the age of 17 as a rapper in the local Atlanta Based group Swat Team. Born and raised in the Atlanta area – George Spear has a strong passion for music. This talented music man hits the performing stage as AK bringing a new movement to the game called “I am new hip hop.” Seeing that there was a lack of creativity in some of today’s hip hop music - AK decided to dedicate his solo debut CD album Critically Acclaimed to offering new enthusiasm and energy to the genre.

Around the late 1990s – AK became a member of the sensational rap group called Swat Team. The ATL based group gained quite a buzz with its debut single “We Hate Pastor Troy” which was off of the group’s debut CD album called Ready For War, which came out in 2000. There were two other Swat Team albums: The Return (2001) and Kuntroversy (2003).

In March of 2011 A-k Dropped His Debut Album "Critically Acclaimed" which offers twenty-one tracks. AK’s gives fans something to -- club, ride and listen to for the rest of the summer of the 2010 season and beyond. He shows you the level of skill and raw talent he’s working with on such tracks as Doing What U Do (first single), Duck My P.O. (bumpin’ street anthem), All On Me, etc. On the club and street banging track 808 – AK demonstrates how important producers are to the music game. Other hot songs on the new CD include I’m The Other Man (featuring Tyrese), Freak Sum (featuring Dontae Peeps) and more tracks lay out AK’s powerful case for the ‘I am new hip hop’ movement.

AK is excited about the new direction his career is headed in with Critically Acclaimed. “I wanted it the most,” states the creative songwriter in explaining why he emerged from Swat Team to start this new music movement. “I want to encourage people to listen to other kinds of music,” says AK. “I hope my CD will open the door for more artists like me. AK is majoring psychology at Georgia Perimeter College.

Personal background
A-k was born George Tyrone Spear Jr on November 1, 1981 in Atlanta, Georgia at Crawford Long Hospital. At the age of 10, George was into poetry which seemingly began his writing career. He originally attended Cedar Grove High School in Ellenwood, Georgia where he lettered as a athlete In football but later transferred to Open Campus High School Where He Graduated With The Class Of 2000. His stage name is short for "Apostle Of Knowledge" and was chosen because of the message of leadership he wanted to bring to the youth of hip hop. He is a Christian.

Career
2008: Critically Acclaimed

A-k Began Working On His Debut Album "Critically Acclaimed" in the summer of 2008, which was spawned by the internet success of his ladies anthem "Drop It Down Low" which features Kovict Music/Jive Records Artist & CEO Of Nappy Boy Recordings T-Pain. In The Winter Of 2008 A-k would strike the interest of local but nationally known radio personality Dj Greg Street where the two agreed to do business with the song together & Block Ent/Bad Boy Recording Artist Yung Joc would be called in to spice up the record even more. A-k Has Worked With Artist's Such As Gucci Mane Dem Franchize Boys  Etc. A-k's album is still currently in the works and noted features will be those such as T Pain Yung Joc, Tyrese  & possibly Keri Hilson  as well as Sean Kingston.

Personal Life
A-k lives in Decatur,Ga He Is A Proud Husband Of Quansheka Spear & father of 5 Kids; Travion Spear,Tony Spear,Shaniyah Spear, Jada Spear & Qwanell Spear. In January Of 2011 A-k chose to go back and get a real education. He has finally learned shapes and colors.