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"'Gifted Life'" is the first single from Australian hip hop group Downsyde's second album Land of the Giants. It was released on 23 September 2002[http://www.aria.com.au/pages/ArchivedAustralianReleases-September2002.htmon ARIA September 2002 releases] on the independent label, Hydrofunk (established by Resin Dogs) and distributed nationally by Virgin.

The song basically revolves around the concept that some people have a blessed (or gifted) life, while others are not so fortunate. Three other songs are also included on the retail single: "Reap What We Sow", "Dee Dah Dah" (an interlude type track), and "Raiders of the Lost Art", all from the group's debut album 'Epinonimous' and all produced or co-produced by Dazastah.

"Gifted Life" was nominated as 'Best Single' at the 2003 Australian Dance Music Awards,[http://www.residentadvisor.net/feature-read.aspx?id=336 2003 DMA nominations] which was eventually won by Infusion's "Dead Souls". The song featured on the 2003 DMA compilation album,[http://www.discogs.com/release/681522 Discogs track listing] it received airplay around on Triple J,[http://www.jplay.com.au/JSite/ViewSong.aspx?SongID=1112 J Play Triple J play listing] RTRFM, 3RRR, 4ZZZ[http://www.4zzzfm.org.au/nowplaying/index.cfm?action=dsp_playlist&showID=48&day=5&playlistID=817 4ZZZ playlist] and PBS.

Track listing



#"Gifted Life" 3:38

#"Reap What We Sow" 4:52

#"Dee Dah Dah"

#"Raiders of the Lost Art" 4:49

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