Always Has Been

Always Has Been
EP by
J-Live
Released2003
Recorded1995–1997
GenreHip-hop
Length25:31
LabelTriple Threat Productions
J-Live chronology
All of the Above
(2002)		 Always Has Been
(2003)		 Always Will Be
(2003)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusicStarStarStarStar
Pitchfork6.4/10

Always Has Been is an EP by indie hip-hop artist J-Live, released in 2003 on Triple Threat Productions. It consists of six songs recorded early in J-Live's career, prior to the release of his first album The Best Part. It was released simultaneously with Always Will Be, another EP by J-Live.

The tracks "Braggin Writes" and "Schools In" were rerecorded for The Best Part. The tracks "Longevity", "Can I Get It", and "Hush the Crowd" had not been released on either of J-Live's previous albums.

Track listing

  1. "Longevity" - (5:09)
  2. "Braggin Writes" - (3:12)
  3. "Can I Get It" - (4:11)
  4. "Hush the Crowd" - (4:31)
  5. "Braggin Writes" (Dome Cracker remix) - (3:49)
  6. "Schools In" - (4:39)

References

  1. ↑ "Always Has Been - J-Live | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic.
  2. ↑ "J-Live: Always Will Be EP". Pitchfork.
  3. ↑ Perlich, Tim (August 28, 2003). "J-Live". NOW Magazine.
  4. ↑ "J Live and M*a*u*f at Junction". Resident Advisor.