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" Discography Albums I Phantom (Definitive Jux, 2002) Mo' Mega (Definitive Jux, 2006) I Heard It Today (Bloodbot Tactical Enterprises, 2009) Don't Look Down (Mello Music Group, 2016) EPs Enters the Colossus (Definitive Jux, 2000) Emergency Rations (Definitive Jux, 2002) 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) Vanguard (Fat Beats Records, 2020) – with Stu Bangas References External links Official website Mr. Lif interview at Pitchfork 1977 births Living people African-American male rappers American people of Barbadian descent Indie rappers Rappers from Boston East Coast hip hop musicians Alternative hip hop musicians African-American record producers American