maybe i'm just getting old (probably) but it's nice to hear a stripped to the bone beat with an artist like Lif who delivers a clear and understandable message
Was just introduced to Laurie Anderson (way too late) and I was like.. that's an aesop... no no... LIF! One of the best feelings in the world is to find a sample on your own.
@@benpolinsky9599 It is! Artists cross referencing other music/ or intersecting cultures, are a source of joy - and to have a part in that, even a very, very small one, can be really wholesome.
I didn’t pick up on it my first listen but my second listen I had a sudden realization it was that sample. Laurie Anderson also had an album(and movie too I think) called Home of the Brave so the title of the song could be another reference to her.
Never heard more true words my friend. Why is this concept so hard for people to understand? Especially musicians; to be a good musician you have to be well - rounded. That requires all styles of music. It's not hard to enjoy other types of music, even if they are weird at first, some things are just an acquired taste. Thanks for spreading some good words, they are too rare in this day.
This song is prity tite I dont really get this album cover but anybody hoo appreciates good music with a good cause will like this son wut r sum other mr. lif songs like this
its just cuz the masses now about them. they have catchy lyrics. people like sing alongs. then they become fads. right now its all about club music pretty much
It's funny how fans of underground hip hop tend to share the same views on life. When the revolution comes it'll come laden with a Hip Hop soundtrack. The last pocket of resistance in the music industry!
cant agree more. i really pity people who are so narrow-minded they dismiss music that doesnt fall into one of their preferred genres. i like all kinds... hiphop, rock, drum&bass, blues, jazz, even classical... broaden your horizons, folks.
God damn I miss the good old Def Jux days. In my 3 ears el-p beats lost this infinite goosebump power. I don't feel the want to be trend setting and trend hopping hipster vibe anymore on the rtj LP's
@thestevester94 listen again, he's says pipeline. He's referring to the TAPI (Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India) pipeline, intended to get oil and natural gas from Central Asia to the Indian Ocean and American supertankers without passing through the hands of Russian-influenced middlemen in Eastern Europe. This was a major foreign policy goal of the Bush administration (one that was neer fully realised though) Do your own research before you mouth off ;)
@MrRipper222 Word. Fear is a powerful emotion. People are likely to be manipulated easier when they believe their submission will play a dominant role in their own self-preservation.
Because music by people like Mr. Lif gets NO exposure on the radio or TV. Unless you have someone to recommend music like this to you, or you happen to hear it in a music store, you're not going to know about it. People buy what they know, and no one's telling them about this.
Occasionally, every now and then, I just need to hear Home of the Brave. Then I listen to it about 5 times straight. The only thing harder than the beat is the lyrics. Lif foresaw the 2008 Credit Crunch well before even most economists were starting to get a tad nervous about the more than decade in the making property bubble. Perfectly articulated the puddle deep concern of the US authorities for racial justice, the crookedness and fallibility of the presidential election process (read ''The best Democracy Money can Buy'' by Greg Palast which clearly documents the exact methods used to steal the election for W with documents to back up) and the hypocrisy of framing the Taliban as terrorists when they had been trained and equipped by the US in the Cold War and had absolutely nothing to do with 9-11. Even Al Queida were associated with the CIA and have been linked to agitation in the Balkans ahead of the war there. Also on a route of a proposed pipeline. Just a coincidence obviously. Not to mention the TV BS machine. Anthrax in the mail!? 🤔 Super sketchy shizzle. Anyway, I'll probs disappear forever soon for typing this on the internet so goodbye and good luck to any discerning real ones still listening to this absolute gem 💎
the intro is a winston churchill quote, winston churchill was good but he basically would do anything to secure a better position for Great Britain, that means back room deals, secret covert documents, spys, coverups etc. the bombing of coventry is one example
cause hes saying rel shit about us foreign policy. the US supported the taliban, to get russia out of afghanistan, thats how they got their arms and.. mr lif is like rapping chomsky
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maybe i'm just getting old (probably) but it's nice to hear a stripped to the bone beat with an artist like Lif who delivers a clear and understandable message
What a fucking legit song, still so relevant and rings clear like a bell
Lif is a straight up legend. Fools was sleeping then and now. Get on it you clones!!!!!!!
"this country's headed to a recession, reminiscent of the great depression"
Lyrics are phenomenal! This was made in 2002, damn.
This track gives me chills EVERY time
I have listened to this album soooo many times. It's so good. Lif is a genius.
Loved this song for multiple decades.
It eats HARD
Militant poetry at its best!
2023 and wow how he called it
Amazing really
I think the fact, that he used a sample from Laurie Andersons "From the air" is REAL good/creepy!
Awesome, didn't realize. Thanks!
Was just introduced to Laurie Anderson (way too late) and I was like.. that's an aesop... no no... LIF!
One of the best feelings in the world is to find a sample on your own.
@@benpolinsky9599 It is! Artists cross referencing other music/ or intersecting cultures, are a source of joy - and to have a part in that, even a very, very small one, can be really wholesome.
Just heard the original, searched for this song and a comment to call it out! Crazy how he puts a dark twist to it!
I didn’t pick up on it my first listen but my second listen I had a sudden realization it was that sample. Laurie Anderson also had an album(and movie too I think) called Home of the Brave so the title of the song could be another reference to her.
Truth to power right there brother!
the cover of that EP is great:)
i could listen to this all day.
sick track, one of my best EP buys ever :D
ill.... lif's lyrics are RIDICULOUS dope... i love the blend of political science and the art of rap to express the truth that is shrouded around us.
Nice album art! Hail from a metal fan!
Powerful ballad by LIF. RESPECT
Mr Lif is just about to release another classic featuring Andy Kayes!!
im a 13 yr old girl and i love lif! Phantom is tha best
Now u 28 damn
The lyrics are GENIUS
Never heard more true words my friend. Why is this concept so hard for people to understand? Especially musicians; to be a good musician you have to be well - rounded. That requires all styles of music. It's not hard to enjoy other types of music, even if they are weird at first, some things are just an acquired taste. Thanks for spreading some good words, they are too rare in this day.
he always sounds high. i love the way he spits and everything he has to say.
Dam sick song still relevant
This song is jammin'!!!!
it is about time someone rap about something important. mad respect from v-town, MADZ SICK ASS SHIZ, LIF IS THE SHITZ! rock on
Lyrical genius..screw modern day "rap" and "hip hop"
prophetic!!!!!!!!! i wonder how he knew.
This song is prity tite I dont really get this album cover but anybody hoo appreciates good music with a good cause will like this son wut r sum other mr. lif songs like this
todays times brang me here. been after over 10 yrs.
im sorry mr.lif
we need mos def back. shits insane rite now' lets make america great again!!
its just cuz the masses now about them. they have catchy lyrics. people like sing alongs. then they become fads. right now its all about club music pretty much
Nothing has changed in 18 years.
History alive 😎
yeah, this was my song in my skate vid!!
How is it that Mr. Lif has sold less than 1/6th the records of 50 Cent?
Probably 1/600th. Sucks
Not ONE track this guy does I don't like....Lif you are the best!
Nice Laurie Anderson sample!
It's funny how fans of underground hip hop tend to share the same views on life. When the revolution comes it'll come laden with a Hip Hop soundtrack. The last pocket of resistance in the music industry!
cant agree more. i really pity people who are so narrow-minded they dismiss music that doesnt fall into one of their preferred genres. i like all kinds... hiphop, rock, drum&bass, blues, jazz, even classical... broaden your horizons, folks.
what is the song by laurie anderson that they sampled???
I know this is 7 years late and I’m sure you found the song by now, but it’s From The Air
because the truth can't be bought and sold.
Culture of Fear w/ Mr. Lif & Thievery Corporation!
Someone make an instrumental video for this song, plz
I havent owned a tv for over 7 years !!
God damn I miss the good old Def Jux days. In my 3 ears el-p beats lost this infinite goosebump power. I don't feel the want to be trend setting and trend hopping hipster vibe anymore on the rtj LP's
@thestevester94 listen again, he's says pipeline. He's referring to the TAPI (Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India) pipeline, intended to get oil and natural gas from Central Asia to the Indian Ocean and American supertankers without passing through the hands of Russian-influenced middlemen in Eastern Europe. This was a major foreign policy goal of the Bush administration (one that was neer fully realised though)
Do your own research before you mouth off ;)
@MrRipper222 Word. Fear is a powerful emotion. People are likely to be manipulated easier when they believe their submission will play a dominant role in their own self-preservation.
@jrivero12 how did he know that???? biggie also said in one of his songs that the world trade center would go down....
??
@madasa777 Have you noticed Lif's subject matter??
YEEEEEAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!
Because music by people like Mr. Lif gets NO exposure on the radio or TV.
Unless you have someone to recommend music like this to you, or you happen to hear it in a music store, you're not going to know about it.
People buy what they know, and no one's telling them about this.
I never really noticed before but the beat kinda sounds like some sort of alarm sound.
@13isTheMagicNumber o. thanks man! (:
Who is that giving the speech at the beginning?
Where's Get Wise?
Occasionally, every now and then, I just need to hear Home of the Brave.
Then I listen to it about 5 times straight.
The only thing harder than the beat is the lyrics. Lif foresaw the 2008 Credit Crunch well before even most economists were starting to get a tad nervous about the more than decade in the making property bubble.
Perfectly articulated the puddle deep concern of the US authorities for racial justice, the crookedness and fallibility of the presidential election process (read ''The best Democracy Money can Buy'' by Greg Palast which clearly documents the exact methods used to steal the election for W with documents to back up) and the hypocrisy of framing the Taliban as terrorists when they had been trained and equipped by the US in the Cold War and had absolutely nothing to do with 9-11. Even Al Queida were associated with the CIA and have been linked to agitation in the Balkans ahead of the war there. Also on a route of a proposed pipeline. Just a coincidence obviously.
Not to mention the TV BS machine. Anthrax in the mail!? 🤔
Super sketchy shizzle.
Anyway, I'll probs disappear forever soon for typing this on the internet so goodbye and good luck to any discerning real ones still listening to this absolute gem 💎
lif the prophet
El:P did some beats and I think Edan did too.
@jrivero12 It just shows that mainstream doesn't have to suck, it just does.
beautiful. respect at 2.00 min +
what exactly is he talking about?
Fucking dope!
Who produced this album?
liljuve13 elp mr lif edan fakts one dj hype
Now they're gonna try to sell me paper towel before i listen to mr lif...........how incredibly ironic. Bravo you tube, you're a total sell out.
mr. lif is definitely a breathe of fresh air compared to the 50 cent trash
I came here because of Laurie Anderson
History repeats again.still valid lyrics for current politics
A lot of things that your leaders don't tell you about.
the intro is a winston churchill quote, winston churchill was good but he basically would do anything to secure a better position for Great Britain, that means back room deals, secret covert documents, spys, coverups etc. the bombing of coventry is one example
I thought that was JFK
not that other stuff isn't important... because it is!
I agree with LuckyTaylor although what terrorists do is wrong from another persons point of view they are a freedom fighter not a terrorist.
4 people dont get it
REAL HIP HOP
i like 50, lil weezey and mr lif. i even like some gay music - david bowie, rolling stones, prince. good music is good music.
And you can wave that piece of shit flag if you dare...
I love that shit yo, so hard.
This stands thru out time it only got worse
3 people are home with anti-terrorism up in their dome
This guy sounds alot like Naz.
think about man made viruses and 'vaccines' - watch the movie "scanner darkly" then you will understand the album cover
reality in this world is bought and sold...
#ElP #MrLif
oops meant #MrLif
Ron Paul would agree with those bars, but I'm starting to suspect even doctor Paul... it's gettin' colder out here : /
237 likes? what the fuck.
harrison smith cmon dude you should know the better the album the less likes and views its going to have
Bernie Sanders 2020
cause hes saying rel shit about us foreign policy. the US supported the taliban, to get russia out of afghanistan, thats how they got their arms and.. mr lif is like rapping chomsky
Those are perhaps the biggest flat-out lies that i've read on You Tube.
You must be a CIA employee,without qusetion.
Rich men in suits are looking for a marketable product, not creative music.
not the smartest guy in the world are ya there frankwhite1ne
DROP BEATS NOT BOMBS!!!
Gi