Body of the Life Force
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| Studio album by Afu-Ra | ||||
| Released | October 24, 2000 | |||
| Recorded | 1997 - 2000 | |||
| Genre | Underground hip hop | |||
| Label | Koch Records | |||
| Producer | 5 Boro Deep DJ Muggs DJ Premier True Master DJ Roach Mike Rone Da Beatminerz Joe Quinde P. King |
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Body of the Life Force is the debut album from underground Hip Hop artist Afu-Ra. The album contains production from DJ Premier, DJ Muggs and Da Beatminerz amongst others. Guests include Smif-N-Wessun, GZA, Masta Killa and M.O.P. amongst others.
Contents
Track listing
| # | Title | Producer(s) | Performer (s) |
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| 1 | "Intro [The Body Of The Life Force]" | 5 Boro Deep | Asun The Black Sun |
| 2 | "Soul Assassination" | DJ Muggs | Afu-Ra |
| 3 | "Defeat" | DJ Premier | Afu-Ra |
| 4 | "Bigacts Littleacts" | True Master | Afu-Ra, GZA |
| 5 | "Quotations" | Afu-Ra | |
| 6 | "D&D Soundclash" | Da Beatminerz | Afu-Ra, Jahdan, Smif-N-Wessun |
| 7 | "Mic Stance" | DJ Premier | Afu-Ra |
| 8 | "Caliente" | Joe Quinde | Afu-Ra, Rasheedah |
| 9 | "All That" | Mike Rone | Afu-Ra, H. Stax, Krumbsnatcha |
| 10 | "Headqcourterz [Skit]" | Headqcourterz | |
| 11 | "Self Mastery" | DJ Premier | Afu-Ra |
| 12 | "Visions [Skit]" | DJ Premier | *Instrumental* |
| 13 | "Mortal Kombat" | DJ Roach | Afu-Ra, Masta Killa |
| 14 | "Warfare" | Mike Rone | Afu-Ra, M.O.P. |
| 15 | "Equality" | DJ Premier | Afu-Ra, Ky-Mani Marley |
| 16 | "Monotony" | DJ Premier | Afu-Ra |
| 17 | "Bring It Right" | P. King | Afu-Ra |
| 18 | "Whirlwind Thru Cities" | DJ Roach (Scratches by DJ Premier) | Afu-Ra |
Samples
- "All That"
- "People Make the World Go Round" by Charles Williams
- "D&D Soundclash"
- "Mini Bus (On the Telephone)" by Barrington Levy
- "Warfare"
- "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club" by Bill Cosby
- "Defeat"
- "Why I Keep Living These Memories" by Jean Knight
- "Mic Stance"
- "Wherever You Are by Isaac Hayes
- "Equality"
- "Check Me Out" by Eddie Floyd
Chart positions
Album chart positions
| Year | Album | Chart positions | |||
| Billboard 200 | Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums | Top Independent Albums | Top Heatseekers | ||
| 2000 | Body of the Life Force | #183 | #42 | #32 | #11 |
Singles chart positions
| Year | Song | Chart positions | ||
| Billboard Hot 100 | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | Hot Rap Singles | ||
| 1999 | Whirlwind Thru Cities | - | - | #18 |
| 1999 | Defeat | - | - | #40 |
| 2000 | Equality | - | - | #33 |
| 2001 | Big Acts, Little Acts | - | #57 | #3 |
