Body of the Life Force is the debut studio album from underground hip hop recording artist Afu-Ra. Originally due to be released on Gee Street Records, it was released on October 10, 2000 via Koch Records. Recording sessions took place at D&D Studios in New York. Production was handled by from DJ Premier, DJ Roach, 5 Boro Deep, Da Beatminerz, DJ Muggs, Joe Quinde, Mike Rone, P. King and True Master. It features guest appearances from GZA, Hannibal Stax, Jahdan Blakkamoore, Krumbsnatcha, Ky-Mani Marley, Masta Killa, M.O.P. and Smif-N-Wessun.