The Perceptionists

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The Perceptionists
OriginBoston, Massachusetts, United States
GenresHip hop
Years active2004–present
LabelsDefinitive Jux Mello Music Group
MembersMr. Lif
Akrobatik
Past membersDJ Fakts One

The Perceptionists is an American hip hop duo from Boston, Massachusetts.[1] The group initially had three members: Mr. Lif, Akrobatik, and DJ Fakts One who retired in 2016.[2] The group was signed to the Definitive Jux label.[3] In 2005, the trio released an album, Black Dialogue.[4] In 2017, they released their second album Resolution, with Mr. Lif & Akrobatik as the only two members of the group performing on the album.[5]

Members

  • Mr. Lif (Jeffrey Haynes) – rapper (2004-present)
  • Akrobatik (Jared Bridgeman) – rapper (2004-present)
  • DJ Fakts One (Jason Goler) – producer, DJ (2004-2016)[6]

Discography

Studio albums

Live albums

  • Live and Direct (2005)

Mixtapes

  • The Razor (2004)

Singles

  • "Medical Aid" (2004)
  • "Memorial Day" b/w "Career Finders" (2004)
  • "Blo" b/w "Let's Move!" (2005)
  • "Black Dialogue" b/w "5 O'Clock" (2005)
  • "The Razor" (2005)

References

  1. ^ Ducker, Jesse (October 2, 2017). "INTERVIEW: Mr. Lif & Akrobatik Revive The Perceptionists, Restore Our Faith in Hip-Hop". Albumism. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
  2. ^ Ducker, Jesse (October 2, 2017). "INTERVIEW: Mr. Lif & Akrobatik Revive The Perceptionists, Restore Our Faith in Hip-Hop". Albumism. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
  3. ^ Serwer, Jesse (March 23, 2005). "The Perceptionists: Triple Play". XLR8R. Retrieved April 20, 2016.
  4. ^ Kellman, Andy. "Black Dialogue - The Perceptionists". AllMusic. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
  5. ^ "With Perceptionists' long-awaited reunion, perspectives have changed, chemistry hasn't". BostonGlobe.com. 2017-07-20. Retrieved 2017-07-29.
  6. ^ Mason, Stewart. "The Perceptionists - Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved July 9, 2017.

External links

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