[4/5] In a world where rappers make songs about their "grillz," Boston MC Mr. Lif is a revolutionary: He's always on the conscious tip, and his social commentaries and political rhymes have drawn comparisons to greats such as Chuck D, KRS-One and X-Clan. And while he still touches on those subjects, Lif focuses more on personal relationships on his third solo outing, Mo' Mega. He exposes his deepest feelings on tracks such as "Lookin' In" and "For You," both of which will tug on your heartstrings. And while the album's overall emotional focus is strong, the comedic moment on the conversation-style rap "Murs Iz My Manager" (produced by Edan) is one of the best tracks here. Mega's phenomenal beats are delivered mostly by El-P, who twists his familiar grimy drum sounds into an old-school, '80s-Def Jam-vintage swagger. Pundits say there's too much hype for Def Junkies, but with records like this, there's good reason for it. (DEFINITIVE JUX) Eddie Fleisher
 Official Website: http://www.definitivejux.net
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