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- ↑ "I'm a D-Boy" did not enter the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but peaked at number 30 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales chart. [12]
- ↑ "I Go On" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 16 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100. [14]
- ↑ "I'm a D-Boy" did not enter the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but peaked at number 30 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales chart. [12]
- ↑ "Just Rhymin' with Biz" was released as a split single with "Make the Music with Your Mouth, Biz" by Biz Markie feat. TJ Swan.
- ↑ "Sing My Song" and "Give a Demonstration" was released as a split single with "Simple Metaphore" and "Ain’t It Good To You (Remix)" by Ultramagnetic MC's.
- ↑ "Ain't No Half Steppin' (Phoreyz & Brisk Ultramix)" was released as a split single with "Blind Alley (Altered Tapes Remix)" by The Emotions.
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