NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Mo' Mega

Mo'Mega is a an album by underground hip-hop artist Mr. Lif, released on the Definitive Jux label on June 13, 2006 (see 2006 in music). The album was largely produced by El-P but also features beats from Edan, Australian producer Nick Toth, and Mr. Lif himself. Lyrical guest appearances come from El-P, Aesop Rock, Murs, Blueprint, and Lif's Perceptionists rapping partner Akrobatik. An album is a collection of related audio tracks distributed to the public. ... Mr. ... June 13 is the 164th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (165th in leap years), with 201 days remaining. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A music genre is a category (or genre) of pieces of music that share a certain style or basic musical language (van der Merwe 1989, p. ... Hip hop music is a style of popular music. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... --24. ... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the performers, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... El-Producto or El-P (born Jaime Meline) is well known in underground hip hop circles as a pioneer whose work with the trio Company Flow (El-P, Big Jus and Mr. ... Edan (born Edan Portnoy) is an alternative Jewish rapper, DJ and producer based in Boston, USA. He is a former member of the band Fiber 2001 and is known for his eclectic mix of classic mid-eighties till early nineties hip hop with 60s rock, funk and other styles. ... Mr. ... The All Music Guide (AMG) is a metadata database about music, owned by All Media Guide. ... Image File history File links Description: 3. ... Pitchfork logo Pitchfork Media, usually known simply as Pitchfork, is a U.S.-based daily Internet publication devoted to music criticism and commentary, music news, and artist interviews. ... Rolling Stone is an American magazine devoted to music, politics and popular culture. ... Image File history File links Description: 3 out of 5 star. ... Mr. ... An album by Mr. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 33â…“ LP vinyl record for The Beatles Magical Mystery Tour album from the 1960s. ... Alternative hip hop (Bohemian hip hop) is a style of hip hop distinguished by socio-political lyrics, sparse beats that sample few and/or unusual sources (see jazz rap) and uniquely positive rhymes. ... Mr. ... --24. ... June 13 is the 164th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (165th in leap years), with 201 days remaining. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... // Events January - James Nicholl, drummer of Pay*Ola became ill and was admitted to hospital. ... El-Producto or El-P (born Jaime Meline) is well known in underground hip hop circles as a pioneer whose work with the trio Company Flow (El-P, Big Jus and Mr. ... Edan (born Edan Portnoy) is an alternative Jewish rapper, DJ and producer based in Boston, USA. He is a former member of the band Fiber 2001 and is known for his eclectic mix of classic mid-eighties till early nineties hip hop with 60s rock, funk and other styles. ... Aesop Rock (born Ian Matthias Bavitz, 1976) is a hip hop musician (rapper and producer) whose albums have been critically acclaimed for their originality and depth. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Blueprint is a rapper and producer from Columbus, Ohio. ... The Perceptionists are an American hip hop music group on the Definitive Jux label headed by rapper/producer El-P. The trio consists of Fakts One as the DJ, Akrobatik and Mr. ... Popular West Coast rapper Snoop Dogg performing for the US Navy. ... Cover of Akrobatiks album Balance Akrobatik is a rapper from the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. ...

According to Lif's MySpace page, [1] the term 'Mo' "represents the dialect created by African Americans". 'Mega' represents the "ruling class, and the hyper-modernized world largely created by big business. The term 'Mo' Mega' represents the clash of the working class vs. ruling class, and this album is the sound of that dissonance." MySpace is a social networking website offering an interactive, user-submitted network of friends, personal profiles, blogs, groups, photos, music, and videos. ... African Americans, also known as Afro-Americans or black Americans, are an ethnic group in the United States of America whose ancestors, usually in predominant part, were indigenous to Sub-Saharan and West Africa. ... The term working class is used to denote a social class. ... The term ruling class refers to the social class of a given society that decides upon and sets that societys political policy. ... Dissonance has several meanings, all related to conflict or incongruity. ...

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El-Producto or El-P (born Jaime Meline) is well known in underground hip hop circles as a pioneer whose work with the trio Company Flow (El-P, Big Jus and Mr. ... Aesop Rock (born Ian Matthias Bavitz, 1976) is a hip hop musician (rapper and producer) whose albums have been critically acclaimed for their originality and depth. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Edan (born Edan Portnoy) is an alternative Jewish rapper, DJ and producer based in Boston, USA. He is a former member of the band Fiber 2001 and is known for his eclectic mix of classic mid-eighties till early nineties hip hop with 60s rock, funk and other styles. ... Cover of Akrobatiks album Balance Akrobatik is a rapper from the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. ... Blueprint is a rapper and producer from Columbus, Ohio. ...

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Categories: Mr. Lif albums | 2006 albums | Definitive Jux albums | 2000s hip hop album stubs --24. ... Cannibal Ox is a hip hop music duo from Harlem, New York. ... The Perceptionists are an American hip hop music group on the Definitive Jux label headed by rapper/producer El-P. The trio consists of Fakts One as the DJ, Akrobatik and Mr. ... Party Fun Action Committee is a hip hop group whos first album, Lets Get Serious, is a satirical, comic hip hop album. ... El-Producto or El-P (born Jaime Meline) is a hip hop producer and rapper from New York City, well known and controversial in underground hip hop circles. ... Aesop Rock (born Ian Matthias Bavitz, 1976) is a hip hop musician (rapper and producer) whose albums have been critically acclaimed for their originality and depth. ... Mr. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... C-Rayz Walz is a rapper from New York. ... Rob Sonic is a Hip-Hop musician originally from Washington DC, and is known for his intelligent lyrics performed over electronic beats. ... Despot, also known as Alec Reinstein, is a hip hop artist signed to New York City based Def Jux Records. ... Cage Kennylz (real name Christian Palko), commonly known as Cage, is an underground rapper based in New York City, United States. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Def Jux Presents is the first album released by the Definitive Jux hip hop label. ... Labor Days is underground rapper Aesop Rocks second album, and his first on the Definitive Jux record label. ... Farewell Fondle Em is a compilation album that marked the ending of Fondle Em Records. ... Def Jux Presents 2 is a compilation album that served as a sample from the quickly growing Definitive Jux label. ... El-P Presents Cannibal Oxtrumentals is an intrumental version of Cannibal Oxs The Cold Vein, which was produced entirely by El-P. The intrigue and complexity of each beat is brought out and strengthened as there are no vocals to obscure it. ... Fantastic Damage is the debut solo album by Brooklyn, New York rapper and producer El-P, released on his own Definitive Jux label on May 14, 2002 (see 2002 in music). ... RJD2s debut album Deadringer (2002) is notable for containing a variety of sample sources outside the typical hip hop realm. ... An album by Mr. ... I Phantom Instrumentals is an intrumental version of Mr. ... Party Fun Action Committee is a hip hop group whos first album, Lets Get Serious, is a satirical, comic hip hop album. ... Bazooka Tooth is underground rapper Aesop Rocks third album, released under the Definitive Jux label in 2003. ... Def Jux Presents 3 is a compilation album for the Definitive Jux independent record label. ... Since We Last Spoke is RJD2s second full-length release. ... Collecting the Kid is an album by Brooklyn, New York rapper El-P, released on October 19, 2004 (see 2004 in music) on his own Definitive Jux label. ... Build Your Own Bazooka Tooth is an album by Aesop Rock, an American hip hop musician. ... The Perceptionists are an American underground hip-hop group on the Definitive Jux label. ... {db-copyvio|url=http://www. ... Ill Sleep When Youre Dead is the second full-length studio album by Brooklyn, New York producer and rapper El-P, currently scheduled to be released on his own Definitive Jux label in February, 2007 (see 2007 in music). ... Enters the Colossus is the debut EP by American underground hip-hop artist Mr. ... The F-Word is a British food magazine and cooking show featuring celebrity chef, Gordon Ramsay. ... Daylight is both an EP, released by underground rap artist Aesop Rock in 2002, and a single from his second major album Labor Days. ... An album by Mr. ... Fast Cars, Danger, Fire and Knives is Aesop Rocks fifth major release and his fourth release on the Definitive Jux label. ... Def Jux Teaser 2005 is a compilation album that served as a sample of what was to come from the independent hip hop label Definitive Jux for the year 2005. ... Company Flow is an alternative hip hop crew at one time associated with the independent record label Rawkus Records. ...

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