Artist description Laif (pronounced "life") prides himself on his profound simplicity and his precise staccatto. The ambience of his music reminds you of when hip hop was colorful and quite creative - the 88 - 92 era. "I just want to provide listeners with the experience I had growing up with hip hop. It's a feeling they won't otherwise get these days. "

Music Style classic hip hop

Musical Influences stevie wonder, marley marl, stanley clarke

Artist History Laif was mentored by recording artists Bahamadia and Maestro from Da Matrix (see Hip Hop 101) in the early 90's. He has been rhyming since 83, producing and recording since 89.

Group Members On the upcoming project, Laif worked with DGAF Productions, Rave Murder, Giga.Glaze, and Unknown Beatmakers.

Albums Unit Steele (1989), Play It Smoov (1990), Living Word (1991), Rap Renaissance (1991), Ebony (1992), Blind Ass Demo (1992), Mad Science (1993), No Special Effects (1994), Flatworld Citizen (1997)

Location Baltimore, Maryland - USA

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