A lot of love goes to the East and West Coasts, as well as the South, but the Midwest often does not get its props in hip-hop. Hailing from Cincinnati, OH, Hi-Tek has been killing the game for well over a decade. He was one of the staple producers for Rawkus Records during its heyday and has worked with everyone from Mos Def and Talib Kweli to The Game. You’ll find music from Mos, Talib, Common, Little Brother, Method Man, Redman, J. Cole, Jay Electronica and others. Just press play, sit back and enjoy.