| A Lil' Sumpin' Sumpin' | ||||
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| Released | July 22, 1994 | |||
| Genre | R&B, pop, urban, soul, new jack swing | |||
| Length | 61:48 | |||
| Label | Bust It | |||
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A Lil' Sumpin' Sumpin' is the fourth studio album by new jack swing group Troop released by Bust It Records on July 22, 1994. [1] It is also the only album that includes just three members.
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