2K Beats

Haiku: a Japanese lyric verse form having 3 unrhymed lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables, traditionally invoking an aspect of nature or the seasons. Coup D'Etat: a sudden overthrow or takeover of a governing body or authority. Haiku D'Etat: a rap group comprised of 3 artists -- Aceyalone & Mikah 9 from the Freestyle Fellowship, and Abstract Rude of Abstract Tribe Unique (ATU). The band's first self titled album, released in 1999 is considered a classic, merging Hip Hop with a Jazz influence that is evidenced in both the lyrics and the production. In 2004, the band reformed to record "Coup De Theatre," which featured production from Blowedians DJ Drez and Fat Jack, Chief Xcel of Blackalicious as well as Mykah 9's own productions.