Vangarde (Mr. Lif & Stu Bangas) – The New Normal [Video]
Vangarde deliver a matching set of visuals for “The New Normal”.
Read moreVangarde deliver a matching set of visuals for “The New Normal”.
Read moreMr. Lif teams up with fellow Bostonian Stu Bangas on their new joint effort called “Vangarde”.
Read moreMr. Lif and Stu Bangas (aka Vangarde) recruit Puma Ptah, Reef the Lost Cauze and Murs for their new single, “8 Minutes 46 Seconds”.
Read moreMr. Lif and Stu Bangas have formed a new group called Vangarde.
Read moreThe Perceptionists return with their latest offering, “Low Resolution”.
Read moreThe Perceptionists returned last year with their first new group album in years.
Read moreMr. Lif and Akrobatik are back with a new joint off the upcoming revamped version of last year’s “Resolution” project.
Read moreMr. Lif and Akrobatik are two emcees whose names rock bells among true hip-hop heads. The duo of Boston natives first teamed up as The Perceptionists in the early aughts to release Black Dialogue on El-P’s Def Jux label in 2005. Their side project went into indefinite hiatus soon afterward, but now Lif and Akrobatik are reunited on their new LP, Resolution. While Lif has been touring and writing with downtempo icons Thievery Corporation for the greater part of the last seven years, Akrobatik’s last solo album (2014’s Built To Last) rightfully received a warm reception from critics and connoisseurs. Their conscious ethos is perfectly encapsulated by Ak’s lyrical run on “A Different Light,” where he raps: “But I’m above all of the melodrama / When they go low / We go high / Michelle Obama.” The song tells the story of Ak’s near-death experience with a pernicious aortic dissection, as well as the betrayal of a close friend during his convalescence. Akrobatik took the high road, and that ironclad stoicism lights the path for this crew. On the same track, Lif laments love lost while rhyming his way to healing catharsis following an unmanageable heartbreak. With sharp, heartfelt lyricism, The Perceptionists critique the current political climate on “Out Of Control” and rhyme about the symbiotic human relationship with technology on “Lemme Find Out.” In a world that often appears to be spiraling out of control, their Tiny Desk set provides a much-needed breather.
Read more“Resolution” in stores now.
Read moreDirected by Malcolm Critcher. “Resolution” out now.
Read moreMr. Lif and Akrobatik return with their new joint LP, “Resolution”. The first full-length from Mr. Lif & Akrobatik (The Perceptionists) in a dozen years reflects the struggles and near-death sagas that struck them. During that span, Lif miraculously survived his tour bus plummeting over a 38 foot cliff. Akrobatik weathered a sudden aortic rupture and emergency open-heart surgery. The impact of those experiences forced the former Def Jux duo to contemplate fate, luck, and their own place within a world spinning out of control. Stream the 11-track offering below and make sure to pick up a copy on Bandcamp.
Read moreDa Wednesday Underground Flava – Underground & Old School Tunes Non-Stop Host: DJ P.R. Today’s show includes new bangers from the likes of Masta Killa, Stalley, The Perceptionists, Sean Price, The Doppelgangaz, Chuuwee and many more. Press play and enjoy! Record Of The Day: Sean Price – Imperius Rex Playlist Masta Killa feat. Boy Backs & Moe Roc – OGs Told Me Stalley – Soul Searching The Perceptionists (Mr. Lif & Akrobatik) – Dirty Drumz **Record Of The Day** Sean Price – Imperius Rex Apollo Brown & Planet Asia feat. Willie The Kid – Dalai Lama Slang Jay-Z – The Story Of O.J. Kendrick Lamar – ELEMENT. Snoop Dogg – I’m Still Here Statik Selektah feat. 2 Chainz & Wiz Khalifa – Man Of The Hour Joey Bada$$ – 500 Benz Joey Bada$$ – Too Lit The Doppelgangaz feat. Thonio – Pride’s Cloak Chuuwee – Perception AG Da Coroner & Doza The Drum Dealer – Gemini Problems Jay-Z – Legacy Terrace Martin & The Pollyseeds – Believe Sol’e feat. Santé & Pabzzz – Where’s The Sunshine Download here (right click and save as…)
Read more“Dirty Drumz” will appear on “Resolution”, the upcoming collabo LP from Mr. Lif and Akrobatik aka The Perceptionists. The first full-length from Mr. Lif & Akrobatik (The Perceptionists) in a dozen years reflects the struggles and near-death sagas that struck them. During that span, Lif miraculously survived his tour bus plummeting over a 38 foot cliff. Akrobatik weathered a sudden aortic rupture and emergency open-heart surgery. The impact of those experiences forced the former Def Jux duo to contemplate fate, luck, and their own place within a world spinning out of control. Press play on “Dirty Drumz” below and pre-order the album here. Resolution by Mr. Lif & Akrobatik (The Perceptionists)
Read moreProduced by Paten Locke, the song, “Grab Hold,” is a look into the personal lives of The Perceptionists and reveal the tragedies that lead to the team reuniting. Mr. Lif talks about his near death experience crashing in a tour bus and how that made him re-evaluate his life. Akrobatik’s experiences with heart surgery similarly affected his perspective. As they wrestle with their own fates, the duo have learned that you can’t “grab hold of what you can’t control.” Resolution by Mr. Lif & Akrobatik (The Perceptionists) Mr. Lif and Akrobatik’s “Resolution” album drops July 28th. Pre-order your copy here.
Read moreTaken from the upcoming The Perceptionists album “Resolution” – due out July 28th.
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