12 Rules for Life: the Album

Album by Akira the Don

12 Rules for Life: The Album is a concept release by Akira the Don featuring spoken‑word samples of Jordan B. Peterson set to lo‑fi hip hop and synthwave‑influenced production, exploring themes of responsibility, order and meaning drawn from Peterson’s 12 rules. It forms part of Akira the Don’s Meaningwave project, which combines spoken‑word recordings with electronic and hip hop instrumentation.
First released: 5th February 2018

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Stand Up Straight With Your Shoulders Back
    4:32
  2. 2.
    Treat Yourself Like Someone You Are Responsible for Helping
    3:04
  3. 3.
    Make Friends With People Who Want the Best for You
    3:00
  4. 4.
    Compare Yourself to Who You Were Yesterday, Not to Who Someone Else Is Today
    3:48
  5. 5.
    Don't Let Your Children Do Anything That Makes You Dislike Them
    3:56
  6. 6.
    Set Your House in Perfect Order Before You Criticize the World
    4:18
  7. 7.
    Pursue What Is Meaningful, Not What Is Expedient
    4:42
  8. 8.
    Tell the Truth or at Least Don't Lie
    4:37
  9. 9.
    Assume That the Person You're Listening to Might Know Something You Don't
    1:56
  10. 10.
    Be Precise in Your Speech
    3:57
  11. 11.
    Don't Bother Children When They're Skateboarding
    5:00
  12. 12.
    Pet a Cat When You Encounter One
    4:10