Jeffrey Michael Haynes (born December 28, 1977), better known by his stage name Mr. Lif, is an American rapper from Boston, Massachusetts. While being praised because of his political lyrics, he has released two studio albums on Definitive Jux and one on Bloodbot Tactical Enterprises.

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I Phantom is the debut studio album by American rapper Mr. Lif. It was produced mostly by alternative hip hop artist El-P , among others, at Boston Butta Beats in Boston and the New York City -based Steel Acres, The Danger Room, and Def Jux Studios.

The discography of Mr. Lif, an American hip hop artist from Boston, Massachusetts, consists of three full-length studio albums, two EPs, one live album, two compilation albums and ten singles. Four music videos for his songs have been produced.

Born Jeffrey Haynes, Mr. Lif grew up in the Boston, MA, suburb of Brighton, attending college for two years before focusing on a music career. He released his first single, "Elektro," in 1998, attracting the attention of labels Grand Royal and Def Jux.

Mr. Lif (born Jeffrey Haynes, December 11, 1977) is a hip-hop artist from Boston, Massachusetts. Often noted for his political lyrics, he has released two studio albums on El-P’s...

The Fringes (track #8 on "I Phantom"?) Mr. Lif. Boston, Massachusetts.

Hip-hop lyricist, born in 1977 to parents of Bajan descent, in Boston, MA, USA. Four-time Boston Music Awards winner who has toured with artists including: Eminem, Thievery Corporation, …

May 14, 2016 · "I've suffered a lot of scars to get where I am," says rapper Mr. Lif, a.k.a. Jeffrey Haynes. His new album, Don't Look Down, is his first in seven years.

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