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| name = Mr. Lif | name = Mr. Lif
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| caption = Mr. Lif live at ], July 30, 2006 | caption = Mr. Lif live at ], July 30, 2006
| birth_name = Jeffrey Michael Haynes<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ascap.com/repertory#/ace/search/workID/893781106 |title=FIGHT TO SURVIVE |website=ASCAP |publisher=American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers |access-date=April 27, 2023}}</ref>
| birth_name = Jeffrey Haynes
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| birth_date = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1977|12|28}}
| birth_place = ], ], USA | birth_place = ], Massachusetts, U.S.
| genre = ], ], ] | genre = ], ], ]
| occupation = ], ] | occupation = Rapper, record producer
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| years_active = 1995-present | years_active = 1995–present
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*Ozone Records *Ozone
*Thought Wizard Productions *Thought Wizard
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'''Jeffrey Haynes''', better known by his ] '''Mr. Lif''', is an ] ] artist from ], Massachusetts. While being praised because of his political lyrics, he has released two studio albums on ] and one on Bloodbot Tactical Enterprises. Mr. Lif is also a member of the hip hop group ] with long-time friends and collaborators ] and ]. '''Jeffrey Michael Haynes''' (born December 28, 1977), better known by his stage name '''Mr. Lif''', is an American rapper from ], Massachusetts. While being praised because of his political lyrics, he has released two studio albums on ] and one on Bloodbot Tactical Enterprises. Mr. Lif is also a member of the hip hop group ] with long-time friends and collaborators ] and ].


== Early life == == Early life ==
Haynes grew up in the neighborhood of ].<ref name="TC"/> After attending the ] private school ], he went on to attend ] for two years, and he eventually dropped out. He became a performer in 1994. Mr. Lif's family ancestry is ]. Haynes grew up in the neighborhood of ], ].<ref name="TC" /> After attending the ] private school ], he went on to attend ] for two years, and he eventually dropped out. He became a performer in 1994. Mr. Lif's family ancestry is ].


Haynes adopted the ] "Mr. Lif" after ingesting ]s at an outdoor ] concert during his freshman year at ] in 1994. He imagined a fictional character called The Liftedly Man while under the influence, which gave way to "Mr. Lif".<ref name="TC"/> He later said in an interview for the '']'': "I don't know any Phish songs. I went to the show, and I still don't know anything about them now."<ref name="TC">{{cite news|title=A Phish tale the source of Boston rapper's stage name|newspaper=]|location=Victoria, British Columbia|year=2006}}</ref> Haynes adopted the stage name "Mr. Lif" after ingesting ]s at an outdoor ] concert during his freshman year at ] in 1994. He imagined a fictional character called The Liftedly Man while under the influence, which gave way to "Mr. Lif".<ref name="TC" /> He later said in an interview for the '']'': "I don't know any Phish songs. I went to the show, and I still don't know anything about them now."<ref name="TC">{{cite news|title=A Phish tale the source of Boston rapper's stage name|newspaper=]|location=Victoria, British Columbia|year=2006}}</ref>


== Career == == Career ==
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In 2002, Mr. Lif released a pair of concept releases. ''The Emergency Rations'' EP bookended collaborations with ] and ] in an MC abduction scenario, while the ''I Phantom'' full-length formed a saga that led him from birth to apocalypse. He revisited his ] collaboration in 2005, when the pair joined producer ] to form ], who released ''Black Dialogue'', also on ]. One year later, he returned with ''Mo' Mega'', his follow-up to ''I Phantom'', featuring eight productions from ] and features from ], ], and ].<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.nme.com/artists/mr-lif | title=Mr Lif | year=2007 | publisher=NME }}</ref> Mr. Lif has also collaborated with Otis Grove, ] and ].<ref>{{cite news | first=Tom | last=Blodgett | url=https://www.seattlesubsonic.com/2009/09/05/anomie-belle-w-mr-lif-bumbershoot/ | title=Anomie Belle w/ Mr. Lif @ Bumbershoot | date=September 5, 2009 | publisher=Seattle Subsonic | access-date=January 1, 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170629112429/http://www.seattlesubsonic.com/2009/09/05/anomie-belle-w-mr-lif-bumbershoot/ | archive-date=June 29, 2017 | url-status=dead }}</ref> In 2002, Mr. Lif released a pair of concept releases. ''The Emergency Rations'' EP bookended collaborations with ] and ] in an MC abduction scenario, while the ''I Phantom'' full-length formed a saga that led him from birth to apocalypse. He revisited his ] collaboration in 2005, when the pair joined producer ] to form ], who released ''Black Dialogue'', also on ]. One year later, he returned with ''Mo' Mega'', his follow-up to ''I Phantom'', featuring eight productions from ] and features from ], ], and ].<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.nme.com/artists/mr-lif | title=Mr Lif | year=2007 | publisher=NME }}</ref> Mr. Lif has also collaborated with Otis Grove, ] and ].<ref>{{cite news | first=Tom | last=Blodgett | url=https://www.seattlesubsonic.com/2009/09/05/anomie-belle-w-mr-lif-bumbershoot/ | title=Anomie Belle w/ Mr. Lif @ Bumbershoot | date=September 5, 2009 | publisher=Seattle Subsonic | access-date=January 1, 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170629112429/http://www.seattlesubsonic.com/2009/09/05/anomie-belle-w-mr-lif-bumbershoot/ | archive-date=June 29, 2017 | url-status=dead }}</ref>


''I Heard It Today'' was released on Bloodbot Tactical Enterprises in 2009. Mr Lif embraced ''I Heard It Today'' using the album as a tool to address various political issues affecting people all over the world. ''I Heard It Today'' is the third full-length studio album by Mr. Lif. The album was released on April 21, 2009 on Mr. Lif's own label Bloodbot Tactical Enterprises. Mr. Lif has stated that the album is "dedicated to capturing the pulse of this tumultuous era we're living through." ''I Heard It Today'' was released on Bloodbot Tactical Enterprises in 2009. Mr Lif embraced ''I Heard It Today'' using the album as a tool to address various political issues affecting people all over the world. ''I Heard It Today'' is the third full-length studio album by Mr. Lif. The album was released on April 21, 2009, on Mr. Lif's own label Bloodbot Tactical Enterprises. Mr. Lif has stated that the album is "dedicated to capturing the pulse of this tumultuous era we're living through."


In June 2014, Mr. Lif announced on his ] that he is working on an album with The Polish Ambassador that will be released in the fall.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/mrlif/posts/10152881276418154|title=Mr. Lif|website=www.facebook.com|access-date=December 7, 2017}}</ref> In September 2014, the pair embarked on a national 5-week ] Action tour with fellow musicians Ayla Nereo and Liminus. The musicians performed 4–5 days a week and then participated in weekly "Permaculture Action Days" where they held permaculture themed events and activities within the communities they were visiting. The tour raised over $40,000.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/polish-ambassador-s-permaculture-action-tour|title=Polish Ambassador's Permaculture Action Tour|website=Indiegogo|access-date=December 7, 2017}}</ref> In June 2014, Mr. Lif announced on his Facebook that he is working on an album with The Polish Ambassador that will be released in the fall.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/mrlif/posts/10152881276418154 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/13797928153/10152881276418154 |archive-date=February 26, 2022 |url-access=limited|title=Mr. Lif|website=www.facebook.com|access-date=December 7, 2017}}{{cbignore}}</ref> In September 2014, the pair embarked on a national 5-week ] Action tour with fellow musicians ] and Liminus. The musicians performed 4–5 days a week and then participated in weekly "Permaculture Action Days" where they held permaculture themed events and activities within the communities they were visiting. The tour raised over $40,000.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/polish-ambassador-s-permaculture-action-tour|title=Polish Ambassador's Permaculture Action Tour|website=Indiegogo|access-date=December 7, 2017}}</ref>


Lif is also a vocalist for ] and a member of the band's live performance group. In 2011, Lif recorded the title track to their 2012 album, "Culture of Fear". He continues to tour with the band today.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thieverycorporation.com/albums/culture-of-fear|title=Culture of Fear}}</ref> Lif also appears on 2017 album "The Temple Of I & I", performing two tracks - the single "Ghetto Matrix" and "Fight To Survive" Lif is also a vocalist for ] and a member of the band's live performance group. In 2011, Lif recorded the title track to their 2012 album, "Culture of Fear". He continues to tour with the band today.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thieverycorporation.com/portfolio/culture-of-fear/|title=Culture of Fear|website=Thieverycorporation.com|access-date=December 28, 2024}}</ref> Lif also appears on 2017 album "The Temple Of I & I", performing two tracks – the single "Ghetto Matrix" and "Fight To Survive", and on two further tracks from the 2018 album "Treasures from the Temple",<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thieverycorporation.com/portfolio/treasures-from-the-temple/|title=Treasures from the Temple|website=Thieverycorporation.com|access-date=December 28, 2024}}</ref> "History and "Joy Ride".


⚫ == Discography ==
==2001 Boston Music Awards==
The 2001 Boston Music Awards were held at the Orpheum Theatre on Thursday April 19, the evening was hosted by MTV VJ Dave Holmes. Taking home two awards apiece were Aimee Mann and Mr. Lif. Mann won Female Vocalist of the Year and Song of the Year (Save Me). Mr. Lif won Outstanding Rap/Hip-Hop Act and Outstanding Rap/Hip-Hop Album (Enters the Colossus).

⚫ ==Discography==
{{Main|Mr. Lif discography}} {{Main|Mr. Lif discography}}


===Albums=== === Albums ===
*'']'' (], 2002) *'']'' (], 2002)
*'']'' (Definitive Jux, 2006) *'']'' (Definitive Jux, 2006)
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===EPs=== === EPs ===
*'']'' (Definitive Jux, 2000) *'']'' (Definitive Jux, 2000)
*'']'' (Definitive Jux, 2002) *'']'' (Definitive Jux, 2002)


===Collaborations=== === Collaborations ===
*'']'' (Definitive Jux, 2005) - with ] and ] as ] *'']'' (Definitive Jux, 2005) – with ] and ] as ]
*''The Life & Death of Scenery'' (Mello Music Group, 2016) - with L'Orange *''The Life & Death of Scenery'' (Mello Music Group, 2016) – with L'Orange
*''Terra Bella'' The Polish Ambassador, Mr. Lif, Ayla Nereo (2016) *''Terra Bella'' The Polish Ambassador, Mr. Lif, Ayla Nereo (2016)
*''Resilient w/ Brass Menazeri (2017)
*'''' (Fat Beats Records, 2020) - with Stu Bangas *'''' (Fat Beats Records, 2020) – with Stu Bangas


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American rapper "Jeffrey Haynes" redirects here. For people with a similar name, see Geoffrey Hayes (disambiguation).

Mr. Lif
Mr. Lif live at Pitchfork Music Festival, July 30, 2006Mr. Lif live at Pitchfork Music Festival, July 30, 2006
Background information
Birth nameJeffrey Michael Haynes
Born (1977-12-28) December 28, 1977 (age 47)
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
GenresHip hop, alternative hip hop, political hip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper, record producer
Years active1995–present
Labels
Websitemrlif.bandcamp.com
therealmrlif.com
Musical artist

Jeffrey Michael Haynes (born December 28, 1977), better known by his stage name Mr. Lif, is an American rapper from Boston, Massachusetts. While being praised because of his political lyrics, he has released two studio albums on Definitive Jux and one on Bloodbot Tactical Enterprises. Mr. Lif is also a member of the hip hop group The Perceptionists with long-time friends and collaborators Akrobatik and DJ Fakts One.

Early life

Haynes grew up in the neighborhood of Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts. After attending the Dedham private school Noble and Greenough School, he went on to attend Colgate University for two years, and he eventually dropped out. He became a performer in 1994. Mr. Lif's family ancestry is Bajan.

Haynes adopted the stage name "Mr. Lif" after ingesting psilocybin mushrooms at an outdoor Phish concert during his freshman year at Colgate University in 1994. He imagined a fictional character called The Liftedly Man while under the influence, which gave way to "Mr. Lif". He later said in an interview for the Times Colonist: "I don't know any Phish songs. I went to the show, and I still don't know anything about them now."

Career

Influenced by legendary MC's like Chuck D, KRS-One, and Rakim, Mr. Lif began releasing singles in the late '90s, when party rap and gangsta rap were the dominant styles for hip hop music, but Mr. Lif's lyrical agenda was a political and socially conscious one. Mr. Lif released his first single, Elektro, in 1998, attracting the attention of labels Grand Royal and Definitive Jux. Working closely with producer and Definitive Jux label head El-P, Lif released a series of critically acclaimed singles and EPs, starting with Enters the Colossus in 2000. In 2000 and 2001, he won the Boston Music Award for Outstanding Rap/Hip Hop Act. Touring kept him busy for the next year, but he still found time to release the Cro-Magnon single and a live CD. His track "Pull Out Your Cut" was featured in the soundtrack to the ESPN Video Game ESPN NFL 2K5.

In 2002, Mr. Lif released a pair of concept releases. The Emergency Rations EP bookended collaborations with Edan and Akrobatik in an MC abduction scenario, while the I Phantom full-length formed a saga that led him from birth to apocalypse. He revisited his Akrobatik collaboration in 2005, when the pair joined producer DJ Fakts One to form The Perceptionists, who released Black Dialogue, also on Definitive Jux. One year later, he returned with Mo' Mega, his follow-up to I Phantom, featuring eight productions from El-P and features from Murs, Aesop Rock, and Blueprint. Mr. Lif has also collaborated with Otis Grove, Thievery Corporation and Anomie Belle.

I Heard It Today was released on Bloodbot Tactical Enterprises in 2009. Mr Lif embraced I Heard It Today using the album as a tool to address various political issues affecting people all over the world. I Heard It Today is the third full-length studio album by Mr. Lif. The album was released on April 21, 2009, on Mr. Lif's own label Bloodbot Tactical Enterprises. Mr. Lif has stated that the album is "dedicated to capturing the pulse of this tumultuous era we're living through."

In June 2014, Mr. Lif announced on his Facebook that he is working on an album with The Polish Ambassador that will be released in the fall. In September 2014, the pair embarked on a national 5-week Permaculture Action tour with fellow musicians Ayla Nereo and Liminus. The musicians performed 4–5 days a week and then participated in weekly "Permaculture Action Days" where they held permaculture themed events and activities within the communities they were visiting. The tour raised over $40,000.

Lif is also a vocalist for Thievery Corporation and a member of the band's live performance group. In 2011, Lif recorded the title track to their 2012 album, "Culture of Fear". He continues to tour with the band today. Lif also appears on 2017 album "The Temple Of I & I", performing two tracks – the single "Ghetto Matrix" and "Fight To Survive", and on two further tracks from the 2018 album "Treasures from the Temple", "History and "Joy Ride".

Discography

Main article: Mr. Lif discography

Albums

EPs

Collaborations

  • Black Dialogue (Definitive Jux, 2005) – with Akrobatik and DJ Fakts One as The Perceptionists
  • The Life & Death of Scenery (Mello Music Group, 2016) – with L'Orange
  • Terra Bella The Polish Ambassador, Mr. Lif, Ayla Nereo (2016)
  • Resilient w/ Brass Menazeri (2017)
  • Vangarde (Fat Beats Records, 2020) – with Stu Bangas

References

  1. "FIGHT TO SURVIVE". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  2. "Welcome to Enemy Soil". Jmthiphop.com. February 12, 2010.
  3. ^ "A Phish tale the source of Boston rapper's stage name". Times Colonist. Victoria, British Columbia. 2006.
  4. "Mr. Lif Wins Big at the 2001 Boston Music Awards". Hip-Hop Elements. April 24, 2001.
  5. "Mr Lif". NME. 2007.
  6. Blodgett, Tom (September 5, 2009). "Anomie Belle w/ Mr. Lif @ Bumbershoot". Seattle Subsonic. Archived from the original on June 29, 2017. Retrieved January 1, 2017.
  7. "Mr. Lif". www.facebook.com. Archived from the original on February 26, 2022. Retrieved December 7, 2017.
  8. "Polish Ambassador's Permaculture Action Tour". Indiegogo. Retrieved December 7, 2017.
  9. "Culture of Fear". Thieverycorporation.com. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
  10. "Treasures from the Temple". Thieverycorporation.com. Retrieved December 28, 2024.

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