Don't Look Down is the fourth solo studio album by American hip hop artist Mr. Lif. It was released by Mello Music Group on April 15, 2016.[1][2][3] A music video was created for "Let Go".[4]
Critical reception
Sheldon Pearce of Pitchfork gave the album a 7.0 out of 10, saying, "Don't Look Down openly acknowledges doubt but never succumbs to it, instead using it as a balance for self-righteousness."[7] Aaron McKrell of HipHopDX gave the album a 3.7 out of 5, calling it "a captivating foray into the struggles of humanity and the way to overcome them."[6]
On April 15, 2016, BrooklynVegan included it on the "Five Notable Releases of the Week" list.[10] On June 14, 2016, The New York Observer placed it at number 7 on the "Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2016 (So Far)" list.[11] Allan Raible of ABC News placed it at number 47 on the "50 Best Albums of 2016" list.[12]
Track listing
| Title | Producer(s) |
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| 1. | "Pounds of Pressure" | - Alex "Apex" Gale
- Taylor "Made" Rivelli
| 3:24 |
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| 2. | "The Abyss" | Alex "Apex" Gale | 3:14 |
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| 3. | "Everyday We Pray" | Taylor "Made" Rivelli | 3:22 |
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| 4. | "Let Go" (featuring Selina Carrera) | Caliph-Now | 3:22 |
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| 5. | "A Better Day" (featuring Erica Dee) | SlopFunkDust | 3:36 |
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| 6. | "Whizdom" (featuring Blacastan) | Edan | 2:52 |
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| 7. | "Mission Accomplished" (featuring The Perceptionists) | Fakts One | 3:36 |
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| 8. | "World Renown" (featuring Del the Funky Homosapien) | Pas Doo | 3:29 |
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| 9. | "Ill" | Synesthetic Nation Music | 3:53 |
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| 10. | "Don't Look Down" | Synesthetic Nation Music | 5:36 |
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| Total length: | 36:24 |
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Bandcamp edition bonus track[13]| Title |
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| 11. | "World Renown" (Dan the Automator mix; featuring Del the Funky Homosapien) | 3:48 |
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| Total length: | 40:12 |
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References
- ^ Robinson, Collin (February 11, 2016). "Mr. Lif – "Whizdom" (Feat. Blacastan) (Stereogum Premiere)". Stereogum. Archived from the original on October 16, 2020. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
- ^ Weiss, Dan (April 4, 2016). "Boston Boom-Bap Treasure Mr. Lif Is Back With the Jazzy 'Let Go'". Spin. Archived from the original on June 8, 2016. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
- ^ Baker, Soren (April 15, 2016). "Mr. Lif "Don't Look Down" Album Stream, Cover Art & Tracklist". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved June 14, 2016.
- ^ Johnson, James (May 17, 2016). "Premiere: Mr. Lif ft. Selina Carrera "Let Go" Video". Mass Appeal. Archived from the original on November 27, 2018. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
- ^ Jeffries, David. "Mr. Lif - Don't Look Down". AllMusic. Archived from the original on November 9, 2018. Retrieved June 14, 2016.
- ^ a b McKrell, Aaron (April 27, 2016). "Mr. Lif - Don't Look Down". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on May 13, 2017. Retrieved June 14, 2016.
- ^ a b Pearce, Sheldon (April 18, 2016). "Mr. Lif: Don't Look Down". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on July 3, 2016. Retrieved June 14, 2016.
- ^ Elone, Emmanuel (April 12, 2016). "Mr. Lif: Don't Look Down". PopMatters. Archived from the original on November 10, 2018. Retrieved June 14, 2016.
- ^ Christgau, Robert (June 17, 2016). "Praise to the Most Blessed: Expert Witness with Robert Christgau". Vice. Archived from the original on September 27, 2019. Retrieved September 27, 2019.
- ^ Sacher, Andrew (April 15, 2015). "Five Notable Releases of the Week (4/15/16)". BrooklynVegan. Archived from the original on August 6, 2016. Retrieved June 14, 2016.
- ^ Hart, Ron (June 14, 2016). "The Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2016 (So Far)". The New York Observer. Archived from the original on August 30, 2016. Retrieved June 14, 2016.
- ^ Raible, Allan (December 30, 2016). "50 Best Albums of 2016". ABC News. Archived from the original on May 15, 2018. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
- ^ "Don't Look Down | Mr. Lif". Bandcamp. Archived from the original on June 16, 2019. Retrieved September 27, 2019.
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