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I Heard It Today
Hip-Hop · 2009 · 14 tracks · 39m

I Heard It Today

Mr. Lif

A sharp, recession-era critique delivered over soulful, dusty boom-bap. Mr. Lif trades industrial noise for melodic clarity without losing his political edge.

April 21, 2009

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A tense but resilient exploration of social struggle, balancing sharp political anger with moments of soulful reflection.

Tracklist · 14 Tracks · 39m
01
Welcome to the World
2:45
02
What About Us?
2:59
03
Breathe
2:44
04
Collapse the Walls
3:06
05
Folklore
3:23
06
Police Brutality (skit)
0:46
07
Gun Fight
3:15
08
PNN 1
1:11
09
Hatred
3:22
10
Homecoming (scene)
0:23
11
Head High
4:27
12
I Heard It Today
3:38
13
The Sun
3:40
14
Dawn
3:46
Moments Worth Waiting For
The transition from the police brutality skit into the aggressive, driving rhythm of Gun Fight.
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