Just as the two have done before, Mr. Lif and Edan teamed up to show off their skills and how much they complement one another. But this time around, they spit over production from the Whitefield Brothers, a group on Now-Again Records. The track, “The Gift”, appeared on the Brothers’ Earthology album that dropped recently. But Oh No just couldn’t let the track go by untouched. He remixed the joint with one of his Dr. No’s Ethiopium beats to transform it into something completely different. And, because Now-Again and Stones Throw are the best, we have it here for free download, though you can buy it here.

Download: Whitefield Brothers – “The Gift” (Oh No Remix) [Right Click Save-As]

Album Review: Various Artists – Definitive Jux Presents IV (2009)
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Potholes

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It’s July. The year is halfway over, so I figured it’s time to take a look back at the memorable albums that have dropped so far in 2009. Just as a warning, I will be leaving several, if not many, records off this list that you might argue are worth mentioning. Well, if you feel that way, I urge you to leave a comment and try to convince me. There is also the chance that I might forget one or two records that I enjoyed, but simply could not remember as I wrote this.

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Album Review: Mr. Lif – I Heard It Today (2009)
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Potholes

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