LB IV Life
LB IV Life is the third studio album by the hip hop group Lost Boyz, released in 1999.[2] Member Freaky Tah was murdered six months before the album was released, but makes multiple appearances on LB IV Life.[3] The album fell short commercially and critically, failing to reach Gold status, and failing to produce any hits. Lead MC Mr. Cheeks pursued a solo career after the release.
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| Released | September 28, 1999 | |||
| Recorded | 1998–1999 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 66:03 | |||
| Label | Uptown Records | |||
| Producer | Dwayne Lindsey Mr. Sexxx Alex Andino Jr. Ralph Lo Charles Suitt Dre Most DJ Rob D2 Ron G Mr. Pito Glenn SON Faide | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [1] |
The album was recorded and mixed by Bruce Miller at Quad Recording and Soundtracks.
Critical reception
Vibe praised the album's "sonic diversity," writing that Lost Boyz "successfully continue the club-rocking tradition" of previous albums.[4]
Track listing
| # | Title | Producer(s) | Performer (s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Freaky Tah Intro" | Dwayne "Whateva" Lindsey | Freaky Tah, DJ Spigg Nice |
| 2 | "Let's Roll Dice" | Mr. Sexxx, Alex Andino Jr. | Mr. Cheeks, Freaky Tah |
| 3 | "We Got That Hot Shit" | Mr. Sexxx | Mr. Cheeks, L.G. |
| 4 | "Ghetto Jiggy" | Ralph Lo | Mr. Cheeks, Freaky Tah |
| 5 | "Interlude" | Charles Suitt | *Interlude* |
| 6 | "Take A Hike [One]" | Dre Most | Mr. Cheeks, Freaky Tah |
| 7 | "5 A.M." | Mr. Sexxx, Alex Andino Jr. | Mr. Cheeks, L.G., QB |
| 8 | "Risin' To The Top [No Stoppin' Us]" | Mr. Sexxx | Mr. Cheeks |
| 9 | "Only Live Once" | Ralph Lo | Mr. Cheeks, Street Connect, Izzy Dead |
| 10 | "Cheese" | DJ Rob | Mr. Cheeks, Freaky Tah |
| 11 | "Radio Interlude" | Dwayne "Whateva" Lindsey | *Interlude* |
| 12 | "Plug Me In" | Ralph Lo, D2 | Mr. Cheeks |
| 13 | "New York City War Call" | Ron G | Mr. Cheeks |
| 14 | "Can't Hold Us Down" | Ralph Lo | Mr. Cheeks |
| 15 | "Colabo" | DJ Rob, Mr. Pito | Queens Most Wanted, J-N-J |
| 16 | "Ghetto Lifestyle" | Ralph Lo | Mr. Cheeks |
| 17 | "LB Fam 4 Life" | Glenn SON Faide | Mr. Cheeks, J-N-J |
| 18 | "Freaky Tah Outro" | Glenn SON Faide | Freaky Tah |
Samples
Ghetto Jiggy
- "Old San Juan" by MFSB
Only Live Once
- "Whatever's Fair" by Jerry Butler
Plug Me In
- "Window Raisin' Granny" by Gladys Knight & the Pips
Ghetto Lifestyle
- "When I'm Gone" by The Jones Girls
Charts
| Chart (1999) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200 | 32 |
| US Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums | 8 |
References
- "LB IV Life - The Lost Boyz | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
- "The Lost Boyz | Biography & History". AllMusic.
- "The Return Of The Lost Boyz". MTV News.
- "Revolutions". Vibe. Vibe Media Group. November 17, 1999 – via Google Books.
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