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from Mr. Lif - Don't Look Down (coming 4/15)

"Lif absolutely goes in. His verses are so full of dexterous multis, crazy similes, inventive metaphors, and internal rhymes that it would be dizzying if the song’s concept wasn’t so thoroughly focused. It’s literally about dropping and acquiring knowledge while Lif hosts a clinic on how to rhyme." - Stereogum

Mr. Lif discusses his upcoming new album:
Welcome to "Don't Look Down". This album is my ode to the ebbs and flows of life. It's ultimate credo is to keep your head up in the toughest of times. This collection of songs in its own way asks us repeatedly if we can stand up after being knocked down. With music born from my own successes, failures, and hard learned lessons, this poetry is woven as a cloak to conceal & nurture me when times are tough and as a consistent and reliable conduit to bliss in my attempts to live life vividly.

Thematically, the album begins by following the main character through a harrowing set of circumstances (Pounds of Pressure and The Abyss). Due to the emotionally jarring nature of what occurs in tracks 1 & 2, the protagonist falls into a state of depression on track 3 (Everyday We Pray). By the end of "Everyday We Pray", optimism starts to seep back into the protagonist's outlook and the song "Let Go" represents just that. He is letting go of the challenging situations that have caused him despair.

"A Better Day" is perhaps the height of his optimism shone through a lens of clarity & realism. "Whizdom", "Mission Accomplished", & "World Renown" represent ways in which I dive deep into poetry in order to create my own world and provide myself a respite from the ills of society . "iLL" is a turning point in which vulnerabilities creep back toward my surface. A deeply reflective state sets in, and I am left to ponder the ways of the world as I wish for something more. The closing track, "Don't Look Down" continues this reflective & humbled state, yet hauntingly echoes our mantra of resilience.

I hope this album finds a place in your life as it is truly me sharing some important pieces of mine...

-Mr. Lif


Mr. Lif - Whizdom (feat. Blacastan) [prod. Edan]

from the album Mr. Lif "Don't Look Down" coming April 15th
https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/album/dont-look-down/id1082913881?app=itunes

Artwork by Dan Lish

Produced By Caliph-NOW - T. McConnell for May the Day Break Music (ASCAP) / written by J. Haynes for Virtua Stab Publishing (SESAC) & Selina Carrera (BMI) / Mixed & Mastered By: Mike Cip @ Split2nd Entertainment 

Mello Music Group, 2016


Mr. Lif - Let Go (feat. Selina Carrera)

Interview and tracklist: http://www.thefader.com/2016/07/07/fader-mix-juliana-huxtable

FADER Mix: JULIANA HUXTABLE

The Ordinary Man is the third solo album from producer L’Orange. Known for his early 20th century inspired style and stripped down jazz influence, L’Orange’s solo work is often very personal and intimate and the new album is no different. 

Although mostly instrumental, there are vocal features from underground legends like Del The Funky Homosapien, Blu, Elzhi and Oddisee, as well as up and coming artists like Koreatown Oddity, Chuuwee & Solemn Brigham. These features cement the narrative of the album, tying together a long form story. 

Conceptually, the album follows a magician from being an unknown to the biggest star in the world. Performing impossible feats for thousands of people, the magician eventually becomes disillusioned and bitter, blaming the world for not understanding his greatness. 

Although dark in tone, the album is reliably playful and absurd, taking a shadowy story and combining it with the most polished production we’ve ever seen from L’Orange.
credits
releases October 27, 2017 

All Songs Produced by L’Orange 
Mixed by Seiji Inouye 
Mastered by Joe Hutchinson 
Additional Instrumentation by Paul Defiglia 
Scratches by DJ Noumenon 

Art by Jonathan Guggenheim 
Graphic Design by Austin Hart 
Additional Art by Drew Tetz 


Executive Produced by Michael Tolle

The Ordinary Man

Look Around (feat. Oddisee)

L'Orange - Look Around (feat. Oddisee)

from the album L'Orange  "The Ordinary Man" (10/27)

Produced by L'Orange
Vocals by Blu & Elzhi
Scratches by DJ Noumenon

The Difference

L'Orange - The Difference (feat. Blu & Elzhi)

GLASSER-GLAD (luckydragons remix)

08112010 201917

alien point of view (nervous gender cover)

"Alone" is the first single off of L'Orange's upcoming LP. "The Mad Writer" will be debuting November 20, 2012. 

For information, interviews, booking or requests for beats, contact LOrangeProductions@yahoo.com
credits
released 06 November 2012 
Produced by L'Orange 
Engineered by L'Orange 
Vocals by Blu 

Mastered by Dave Cooley for Elysian Mastering 

Album Art by Matt Andres for Work The Angle- worktheangle.tumblr.com 

Additional Graphic Design by Jamie Williams

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