''LB IV Life'' is the third studio album by the hip hop group

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, released in 1999. Member Freaky Tah was murdered six months before the album was released, but makes multiple appearances on ''LB IV Life''. The album fell short commercially and critically, failing to reach Gold status, and failing to produce any hits. Lead MC

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pursued a solo career after the release. The album was recorded and mixed by Bruce Miller at Quad Recording and Soundtracks.

Critical reception

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'' praised the album's "sonic diversity," writing that Lost Boyz "successfully continue the club-rocking tradition" of previous albums.

Track listing

Samples

Ghetto Jiggy *"Old San Juan" by

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Only Live Once *"Whatever's Fair" by

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Plug Me In *"Window Raisin' Granny" by

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Ghetto Lifestyle *"When I'm Gone" by

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Charts

References

1999 albums Lost Boyz albums {{1990s-hiphop-album-stub