2000 studio album by Afu-Ra
Body of the Life Force |
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Studio album by Afu-Ra |
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Released | October 10, 2000 (2000-10-10) |
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Studio | D&D Studios, New York City |
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Genre | Underground hip hop |
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Length | 56:13 |
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Label | Koch |
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Producer | - DJ Premier
- 5 Boro Deep
- Da Beatminerz
- DJ Muggs
- DJ Roach
- Joe Quinde
- Mike Rone
- P. King
- True Master
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Afu-Ra chronology |
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| Body of the Life Force (2000) | Life Force Radio (2002) | |
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Singles from Body of the Life Force |
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- "Whirlwind Thru Cities"
Released: December 8, 1998 - "Defeat"
Released: August 17, 1999 - "Equality / Bring It Right"
Released: 1999 - "D&D Soundclash"
Released: 1999 - "Big Acts, Little Acts"
Released: March 27, 2001 |
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Professional ratingsReview scores |
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Source | Rating |
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AllMusic | ![](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/51/Star_full.svg/11px-Star_full.svg.png) ![](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/51/Star_full.svg/11px-Star_full.svg.png) ![](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/51/Star_full.svg/11px-Star_full.svg.png) ![](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/49/Star_empty.svg/11px-Star_empty.svg.png) [1] |
HipHopDX | 4/5[2] |
NME | ![](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/51/Star_full.svg/11px-Star_full.svg.png) ![](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/51/Star_full.svg/11px-Star_full.svg.png) ![](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/51/Star_full.svg/11px-Star_full.svg.png) ![](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/81/Star_half.svg/11px-Star_half.svg.png) [3] |
RapReviews | 5.5/10[4] |
Body of the Life Force is the debut studio album by American rapper Afu-Ra. Originally due to be released on Gee Street Records, it was released on October 10, 2000, via Koch Records. The recording sessions took place at D&D Studios, in New York. The production was handled by from DJ Premier, DJ Roach, 5 Boro Deep, Da Beatminerz, DJ Muggs, Joe Quinde, Mike Rone, P. King, and True Master. It features guest appearances from GZA, Hannibal Stax, Jahdan Blakkamoore, Krumbsnatcha, Ky-Mani Marley, Masta Killa, M.O.P., and Smif-N-Wessun.
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Intro (The Body of the Life Force)" (featuring Asun The Black Sun) | | 5 Boro Deep | 1:39 |
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2. | "Soul Assassination" | | DJ Muggs | 3:13 |
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3. | "Defeat" | | DJ Premier | 3:24 |
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4. | "Big Acts, Little Acts" (featuring GZA) | | True Master | 3:44 |
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5. | "Quotations" | | | 0:39 |
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6. | "D&D Soundclash" (featuring Smif-N-Wessun & Jahdan Blakkamoore) | | Da Beatminerz | 4:16 |
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7. | "Mic Stance" | | DJ Premier | 4:10 |
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8. | "Caliente" (featuring Rasheedah) | - Phillip
- Rasheedah Gacria
- Joe Quinde
| Joe Quinde | 3:25 |
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9. | "All That" (featuring Hannibal Stax & Krumbsnatcha) | - Phillip
- Demetrius Gibbs
- Steven Johnson
- Lerone Idelett
| Mike Rone | 3:58 |
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10. | "Headqcourterz (Skit)" (featuring Headqcuarterz) | | | 0:27 |
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11. | "Self Mastery" | | DJ Roach | 2:16 |
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12. | "Visions (Skit)" | | DJ Premier | 0:34 |
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13. | "Mortal Kombat" (featuring Masta Killa) | | DJ Roach | 3:15 |
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14. | "Warfare" (featuring M.O.P.) | | Mike Rone | 4:08 |
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15. | "Equality" (featuring Ky-Mani Marley) | | DJ Premier | 4:37 |
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16. | "Monotony" | | DJ Premier | 4:02 |
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17. | "Bring It Right" | | P. King | 4:27 |
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18. | "Whirlwind Thru Cities" | | DJ Roach | 3:59 |
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Total length: | 56:13 |
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Charts
Singles chart positions
References
- ^ Bush, John. "Body of the Life Force - Afu-Ra | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
- ^ "Afu-Ra - The Body of the Life Force". HipHopDX. February 18, 2001. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
- ^ Brannon, Eddie (September 12, 2005). "Afu-Ra: 'Body Of The Life Force' | NME". NME. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
- ^ "Afu-Ra :: Body of the Life Force :: Koch Records". www.rapreviews.com. January 27, 2001. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
- ^ "Buckshot Chart History (Current Album Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
- ^ "Afu-Ra Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
- ^ "Afu-Ra Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
- ^ "Afu-Ra Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
External links
- Afu-Ra – Body Of The Life Force at Discogs (list of releases)
Authority control databases ![Edit this at Wikidata](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/8/8a/OOjs_UI_icon_edit-ltr-progressive.svg/10px-OOjs_UI_icon_edit-ltr-progressive.svg.png) | - MusicBrainz release group
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