Afu-Ra - Defeat (Prod. by DJ Premier)

From 2000 Album: "Body of the Life Force"...[Artist info below].....
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Aaron Phillip (born 1973) better known by his stage names, Afu-Ra & Afu is a New York-based American underground rapper. Afu, born Aaron Phillip, is a devout student of the Martial arts, as well as Chess. Afu is a member of the Gang Starr Foundation, alongside rappers like Jeru the Damaja, Big Shug and Group Home, and is most well known through his affiliation with the foundation and Jeru the Damaja.[1] His first appearance was on Jeru's classic 1994 album The Sun Rises in the East, on the song "Mental Stamina". He made another appearance on Jeru's second album Wrath of the Math, on the track "Physical Stamina", in 1996. Afu's debut single, "Whirlwind Thru Cities", was released in 1998, reaching the top 20 on Billboard's Hot Rap Singles chart. In 1999, he released his second single, "Defeat" b/w "Mortal Kombat". His anticipated debut album, Body of the Life Force, was released in October 2000. The album featured production from a number of prominent Hip Hop beatmakers, including DJ Premier, DJ Muggs, True Master and Da Beatminerz. Guests included Wu-Tang Clan's GZA and Masta Killa, M.O.P., Ky-Mani Marley and the Cocoa Brovaz. "Whirlwind Thru Cities", "Defeat" and "Mortal Kombat" were included here, as well as the singles "Equality", "Big Acts, Little Acts" and "D&D Soundclash". Afu released his second effort Life Force Radio in May 2002, featuring production from DJ Premier, Curt Cazal, True Master, Easy Mo Bee, Needlez, Domingo and Ayatollah. Guests included Hip Hop legends Guru, Big Daddy Kane, RZA as well as R&B star Teena Marie. In 2004, he released a compilation album titled Afu-Ra presents Perverted Monks. He returned with another album in 2005, State of the Arts. DJ Premier returned once again to produce the single "Sucka Free". Wu-Tang's Masta Killa appeared on the song "Livin' Like Dat", and underground favorite Royce Da 5'9" appeared on "Pusha".
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[@humannature712]

When rappers used to read books and be articulate in their rhymes. DOPENESS!

[@saturncrush]

Human Nature It is all about, diversity. In the 2020, there is none.

[@Belowone]

Obviously you ain't listening to the right artist. Yall probably listen to Joyner Lucas boring ass.

[@brentdonhauser]

Doom Santana Facts still dope shit in the underground

[@tylernilson7021]

when people use to read books and be articulate in their minds

[@andisa9599]

Human Nature word Nowadays reading to increase a your vocabulary is used as an insult in a diss track (case in point Machine Gun Kelly)🤦🏽‍♀️

[@OrgyenZangpo]

Afu droppin more jewels in one track than today's so-called mcs will in a career. Old school forever!

[@deejones8933]

He said so much shit in this one song it's crazy. You right my nigga old school for lifeeeee

[@alfersnoz7832]

👑☝🙏

[@UncleJay27]

Talib Kweli told us all back in 98 that all the real emcees are underground so anyone saying that it's not how it used to be really isn't listening. Dig deep for the real and support it! Peace.

[@fungames1594]

Used to be meaning in the early 90s & before.

[@flush_entity]

@@fungames1594 still very relevant today.

[@holy0damn]

Probably Hip-Hop and Rap had it's prime in mainstream for some years (first half of 90's - mtv raps and all that), some say after 96 rap started to shape into pop. Late 90's and early 2000 was all about underground, Dilated Peoples, People under the stairs, Lootpack, Quasimoto, Company Flow groups like this were representing the real culture not just fame and being a super star

[@jayfreedom1592]

@@holy0damn word bruh!! Arsonists, jedi mind tricks, non phixion, cali agents, defari, visionaries, sound bombings volumes, etc. Were like a ground shelter for most of us!

[@nonperial7692]

Yep I agree I'm also underground and I found amazing artist that read and still articulate their music. If you want to look me up just search T Da Nonperial or Nonperial Productions. I think you will find my music to your liking. Its old school like this.💯🤜🏽🤛🏻💯

[@MikeB1521]

The way afu Ra rides that preemo beat is impeccable 🔥🔥🔥 🔥🔥🔥

[@adamgordon2572]

Dope AF 🔥🔥

[@Uchawibeatz]

Afu Ra is our well kept secret. Dude deserved better success for real

[@bigloc3442]

dude was my sensi at the karate school on myrtle and broaway.. Jeru was one too.. facts!!

[@Ant-speakingfacts]

Big Loc so they do have a martial art background???

[@julianmilnes9594]

Love it!

[@andywitt1864]

That’s dope as fuc..

[@harvichsambo3331]

Huh!? Worrd!!

[@MK-vi2cm]

Badass

[@JimmyDee12]

Body Of The Life Force is such a great album

[@ElHedges]

facts

[@nosmile47]

DJ Premier nothing else need to be said. God Bless GURU!!!!!!! RIP

[@moshembugua9393]

Still on repeat 10 years down the line!🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@MrAbagaz]

Premier=HipHop.Everytime i listen to Premier's music,i understand why i love hiphop,having goosebumps everytime i listen to those sick beats,when combined with an ill MC..

[@ladiiladii711]

MrAbagaz 7

[@Sheeeetapha]

....and again I discovered another Piece of Gold....

[@vicegripp]

Charlotte Schreiner they call it "the underground" cuz thats where the hidden treasure is

[@cristianbenavidescifuentes2175]

modofocon

[@vicegripp]

@sick vegan facts but theres a big world in the underground & different levels to it

[@MADARA200]

Undoubtedly one of Premiers best beats ever. A masterpiece.

[@manwtha12yobody8]

+MADARA200 it's not even fair how many times you can say this throughout his resume haha

[@julianmilnes9594]

+chris g Amen to that....god knows how he's dropped so many Banga's

[@dukemalinovic6633]

Agreed......and kids nowadays don't even know who preem is......Sad! What's wrong with this world?

[@MADARA200]

+manwtha12yobody Honestly, just about every beat he's produced is a masterpiece on a whole other level then anything else in Hip Hop. In my opinion, this is one of his top 5 greatest beats ever. It's too hard to pick a number one cause they're all amazing.

[@blacklantern-mh2rb]

MADARA200 correct.

[@CaptWuppazz]

No matter how many times you hear Premier, it’s always the same formula. The only thing is that it’s always awesome

[@smokemystogies9063]

Exactly, just a different flavour of kickass

[@LykanPrototype]

You can never go wrong when you got Premier on the beat, no question!

[@Tecuexe415]

My big bro who passed away put me on to Afu Ra back in the early 2000s 🙏🏼 real hip hop!

[@Laisonfaif]

One of the best instrumentals of all time

[@coreyhendricks9490]

Afu-Ra is underrated and dope

[@steventelfer8186]

HIP HOP will never be the same...

[@nonenja7775]

+Steve Telfer ^you can hear it today same like 15 years ago so it lives in my eyes there are tons of stuff you can here today to and you will never can here all of them bro

[@duronbryant9463]

Steve Telfer word I hope one day turntablism, Graffiti and MCing will come back

[@darelljackson4132]

Joshua Jonathan good question....

[@Stoney-Jacksman]

nonen ja. its about the collective culture.. people think hiphop is rap.. but its a culture..soemthing that used to be underground for minorities and outcasts. Where keeping it real was a norm. Every subculture dies when it opens the door too far and their norms and ethics/code dies.

[@arkhitektz3150]

Non minorities didnt fuck up hip hop... Southern blacks did... Drove it right into the fuckin ground!

[@assypr]

I was so happy when I found this album recently in the small local record store that's still trying to live. Most comments are praising DJ Premier (and for a good reason, not my favorite though), but I listen to this for Afu-Ra; he has his own catchy flow that really ties into the beat. Throughout the album you can clearly hear they did good teamwork (or one of them followed the other's work closely).

[@oldschool90s33]

prod. by primo? every beat a masterpiece

[@sidneyno144]

TRUE WORDS bra !

[@Sunzofmann]

Cr Ronaldo most consistent producer in the game primo

[@MADARA200]

Word up, there ain't a bad beat by Primo. He's the best producer in the game.

[@foret4a874]

Gang Starr - Take It Personal, has got to be his best beat

[@johndodson6509]

MADARA200 WORD

[@dogwu2099]

I haven’t heard from Afu-ra in years!! The last of a dying breed

[@albertmartinez1505]

Afu ra flow is unique

[@lordzramos5057]

Nas Flow.

[@andywitt1864]

Old dirty bastard is ason unique

[@cholero1019]

lordz Ramos nahh .. very different in my opinion. Hes a lil choppier, that early 90s flow

[@midnightisnice]

No it isn’t. His flow is borderline cookie cutter for 90s east coast hip hop

[@Drupp12]

I hear some big L

[@TheSstretch68]

UNDERGROUND CLASSICK!!!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE LEGENDARY DJ PREMIER!!!

[@bigmarlonbodybuilder]

Afu-Ra, until today I don't forget your show in "São Paulo" 2009, The Crowd is on fire! 🔥

[@gregc7699]

wow i cant believe this is 15 years old classic

[@daribluestar7752]

Afu was always ahead of his time.

[@DoubleMonoLR]

Or behind, not in a bad way though, this would've fit into the peak of the mid 90s.

[@deejones8933]

@Johnny Dong Big L 💪💪🔥🔥

[@UKGBManny]

A lot of Love for DJ premier which i agree with but no Mention of Afu!! Come on now the guys SICK!!

[@UPCNYNJ]

he's waaaaaack

[@magicalsuperp5848]

Why all the butt-hurt Larry? did you not get your vinyl signed or did you pass him a mix-tape he didn't like? Pretty childish to go troll all over this page..

[@wexfordrob]

Premo makes everyone sound good son!

[@dmoney668]

One of the best tracks of all time

[@bojanstancic5150]

best beat and instrumental ever....

[@stevestugots7198]

Imagine a world where the underground was mainstream, and we didn’t have to listen to trash when turning on the radio.

[@jhonsmith6900]

Creating a higher level of consciousness

[@finnneilson6229]

@@jhonsmith6900 exactamundo

[@davidknopf18]

word up!!

[@aliriomarin676]

A paradise!!!

[@XEL_LMAO]

That would be a literal paradise. I would want to go to that world

[@resp0nse_beats]

Bought the 12inch when it dropped back in 2000. Still bumping it 2 decades later.

[@Fabs670]

Who's here in 2024 🔥?

[@ChristopherHedum-js8eg]

Me is here now.

[@RON-p2m]

2030

[@Deineoma618]

Yesss sir💥💥💥💯💯💯

[@ryanbrandt3374]

Any one that know hip hop

[@stephane-c9b]

@@RON-p2m 👍🤣🤣

[@your_stepdad]

preemo has always been so consistent its actually insane

[@funkykriz21]

BOMBA!!!! this track is too dope!!! sick beat !! premo + Afu ra = rap legends!! no doubt!

[@francescorotunno9239]

roba per pochi man!

[@battistaverardi1240]

afu's first album is dope!!! I've memorized the lyrics to this song when it first came out and till this day I know every word when I hear it!!

[@ShangoHeruGinen1791]

When Hip Hop was Hip Hop.

[@jyarde86]

Bumping in 2024 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jackadam01]

2023 who's still bumping this song?

[@cheikhrouhounesrine1183]

2024

[@dionroberts2802]

Always

[@BroncosBasement]

2024!

[@dionroberts2802]

@@BroncosBasement always

[@carvalho9021]

i See Premier, i Click.

[@daydreamerprod]

Whew, this *ish brought the heat even in 2020! That beat is out of control, that old East coast sound!

[@Yoo-wg6fc]

Arrrr shiit forgot about this absolute banger .. love from Liverpool 🇬🇧

[@hakan3217]

I wish Afu, Jeru and Premier came together to do an album. like Preem did with Royce.

[@MentalPistol]

Jeru and Premier had a big rift, because none of them have ever spoke about it or worked together since.

[@hakan3217]

@@MentalPistol true. But, it is a wishful thinking. You might listened to the last "one of the best yet" album Premier put out, Gang Starr. Jeru is on it. Group Home too. Just imagine new stuff like "the sun rises in the east", "wrath of the math", and the joints on "body of the life-force". Well, it would be very very special.

[@hondacivic.japanese8265]

Classic underground hip-hop

[@Fycola333]

not a single curse word

[@UPCNYNJ]

still trash

[@anthonybk86]

larry legend is a mumble rap fan

[@mobspeak]

No need to curse, you can be nasty without that. Some of the sickest verses I've heard didn't have a single curse word in them.

[@wulftheghost]

Meh. Not bad, but I prefe cursing for some reason.

[@julianmilnes9594]

@@UPCNYNJ So why bother coming here?

[@DrTiki-oe4sn]

Classic joint. A different era!!

[@vishus101]

When rappers used to be intellectually and lyrically untouchable on the mic.

[@MidooHadi]

dude is a poet!

[@printz-of-peepz]

Hip hop heads identify a Premier joint within the first 10 seconds or so, such a classic, dope sound. Afu did this one justice fa sho. Been putting together a playlist with gems I've found over the years, had to drop this gem on there.

[@akx_edits3374]

Plz link ur playlist

[@tommywreck]

Saw this cat years ago in Denver...One of my favorite Afu joints & of course Premo is nice as always.

[@The808Mixmaster]

This and whirlwind thru cities is his bests joints

[@austinedwards3559]

Real hip hop, Forever

[@juliocorrea2552]

Afu-Rah had some classic joints, true emcee

[@sirkeithv1112]

Still a banger in 2020 and beyond 🔥✊.

[@incognitro7634]

"Something I couldn't stop, yo. Habitual" Oooooweeeee!!!! 🔥

[@southjerseysfinest]

Still go hard in 2017

[@harrymay5987]

Rapping like his mind is in two different places at the same time. A true master mcee.

[@demianferrer378]

Old school is back!

[@Mac1Camp]

Pesadilla H2 As much as I want the to be true this was released in the 90s.

[@99thJediWarrior]

It never left.

[@tobewills2665]

No matter what age I reach, always feel to throw down when the beat kick's...!

[@danielcandidoribeiro7506]

A melhor música dos últimos 40 anos Deus abençoe muita saúde e sucesso Brasil 2021

[@giri3224]

Afu-Ra is magic, always has been.

[@lasmileyo]

Good ol RapCity

[@ΧρήστοςΜοτσιόπουλος]

2019 and we still here mate..Word UP love and peace to y' all

[@adamgordon2572]

Ohh my word..... I totally forgot about this track Afu-ra killed it sick flow !! And this is definitely a signature premo beat, fuckin dope 🔥🔥🔥

[@nuffsd]

There is nothing so beautiful like hip-hop in itz rawest formed. AND WITH PREEMO ON PRODUCTION COOKING!......NEED I SAY MORE.

[@brianflemmings6233]

I COULD LISTEN TO THIS IN MY SLEEP....preem strikes again...WHAT ELSE IS NEW!

[@Costello104]

i loved this one back in the day

[@doncorleone8581]

Who’s listening in 2021!!!!

[@banksofbarcelona3893]

The first verse is one of my favourite verses of all time

[@royaltyini2570]

THIS WHAT LYRICS IS SUPPOSED TO BE DELIVERED LIKE AFU-RA

[@habitualhotboxer9473]

had a pleasure meeting this humble cat .. shout out to them real backpackers !!

[@greenman3185]

real hip hop 👍

[@madskillz3906]

Spit 'dem flames (RESPECT) TRUE 57 is still in tuned to the hip/hop truth nation

[@poetparagraph]

Hip-hop.....period....that bullshit on the radio is audible ass biscuits

[@Panchito7770]

Audible Ass Biscuit is my favorite new phrase!

[@ezzysoto]

+Royal Lee sometimes I feel like going to high school bumping this track just so I can school some of these new kids that think they know about hip hop and slap them on the face with a premier sticker lmao

[@overthere5815]

+Royal Lee Word

[@duronbryant9463]

Royal Lee this shit on the radio bubble gum Hip Pop its not no Real Hip Hop

[@poetparagraph]

duron bryant not on our show. I co host two different ones...Straight from the Underground which airs Friday's from 7-10pm eastern standard time and Saturdays 8-11pm on WXIR 100.9fm...you can listen through the tunein app also Culture Cultivators Monday's from 12-2pm and 9-11pm on Def Star Radio check out our website www.intheloopradio.net

[@quetate206]

My first set of turntables i had this album on wax i had no idea of what i was trying to do but this hit cha in ya hiphop bacbone give it up man

[@anthonywilliams9415]

Never knew it was a video to this. Classic joint mane!!💯

[@eskimoterra8040]

respect from greece ! the real hip hop is here!

[@tonychopper9142]

Afu Ra was a beast on the mic. Did he ever drop any albums? And Primo ALWAYS SHUTS SHIT DOWN. NUFF SAID

[@izinkanaku]

so east coast vibin', love it

[@dziglipafbl4764]

Fuckin' classic, this track is ill!

[@hiphophead209]

this is just a beautiful piece of hip hop! everything about this track is dope

[@zahuidanielstevewogou2686]

Heavy Beat definitely Preemo is the best

[@its_bob_from_accounting801]

highly potent and guaranteed to give today's youth a mental overload due to a stagnant artistic upbringing ....

[@BillionaireMove]

SUPER DOPE!!

[@SirAuron777]

Even though I didn’t listen to this song when it came out in 2000, it still has some nostalgic feeling to it. Idk why, but late 90’s/early 2000’s songs always sound the most nostalgic to me, probably because I was between the ages of 5 and 10. But yeah, the song sounds like a bridge from the 90’s to the 2000’s, and seeing New York subways in the video in 2000, no social media, smartphones and all the bs we have now. Simpler times…until a year later…

[@aziskut]

Damn.. Premier just scratched all the paint from my car! 😝

[@younessmouyassir1979]

This his the real !!! R. I. P. Old school hip hop...

[@sandislapeko2418]

That's probably the best preemo's beat imo

[@looseygoosey23]

His lyrical game is unmatchable

[@liljons6753]

Bought his first album cause of the cover...

[@balrajsingh776]

Yeh Boi..... love it!! Respect

[@DMoney505]

“Yeah I whirlwind through cities, influential scientifical power!!”

[@prodmaxbands7684]

My ears was blessed

[@gustavoyembergrivera4362]

CLASSIC!!!

[@superdad3078]

Afu thank you & peace be with you brother real mc!.

[@mcsuchnsuch]

I was waiting for Preem to play this track and “the Best Part” by J-Live during his battle with the RZA.

[@muhammadhousni9953]

Me too

[@VicLogic1]

this is def one of his best beats ever! Massive headnod joint!

[@antoniogambardella785]

the real hip-hop classic

[@ismailnyc6004]

Me: this is fire Mumble rap fans: he’s good at karate 🥋

[@Radahnstarscourge]

Why tha f*** should I just stay in Metal music when guys like DJ Premier, Pit Rock, Ice Cube, Djeru, are master of Hip-Hop, and still kickin’ ass ! Hail to tha old school beat !

[@BTheBitikos]

back in the days when Preemo used hihats :P

[@jyarde86]

Remember bumping this in school.....damn this shits like 14 years old now.....classics age but never die!! Savage preemo beat

[@martialmike3473]

If the World Taekwondo Federation had a Hip Hop theme this would be it.

[@montimiller2743]

If the World Taekwondo Federation had a mix-master his name would be Grand Master Premier!!!

[@rashedyshedy5666]

monti miller it's true!

[@yoshi7638]

You’d better know the differences the type of the martial arts. Taekwondo(Korean), Kung-fu(Chinese), Karate(Japanese).

[@ancientone7311]

Remind me coming home from Middle School ,rap City on ch 35 ,, Baton Rouge ya dig 92' -94'