Crossfaderz

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Crossfaderz
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Studio album by
ReleasedJuly 11, 2000
Recorded1995–1999
Genre Hip hop, turntablism
Label Moonshine Music
Producer Roc Raida, DJ Q-Bert, D-Styles, The X-Ecutioners
Roc Raida chronology
The Adventures Of Roc Raida ...One Too Many!
(1997)
Crossfaderz
(2000)
We Them Niggas
(2001)
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Crossfaderz is the second album by turntablist Roc Raida. It was released on July 11, 2000, for Moonshine Music and featured production from Roc Raida, DJ Q-Bert, D-Styles and The X-Ecutioners.

Contents

Track listing

  1. "Who You Fuckin' Wit?"- 2:07
  2. "Keep It Real Airlines"- 1:29
  3. "What Car and Limo Service"- :57
  4. "The Enemy"- 4:19 (Featuring Diggin' in the Crates Crew)
  5. "Visualize"- 2:14 (Featuring Mister Complex)
  6. "Conceited Bastard"- 3:03 (Featuring Mad Skillz)
  7. "Tried By 12"- 2:52
  8. "The Session"- 2:51
  9. "Fist of the White Lotus"- 1:03
  10. "Caller Trying to Win Tickets"- 1:00
  11. "Missing in Action"- 3:33
  12. "Raida's Theme"- 3:38 (Featuring WaynO of the E. Bros)
  13. "The Heist"- 3:16 (Featuring Big L)
  14. "Drop It Heavy"- 4:28 (Featuring Showbiz & AG)
  15. "Lifestyles of the Rich and Dangerous"- 2:33
  16. "One Man Band"- 3:10
  17. "Black Pack Rapper"- 2:02
  18. "Slash Ya Face Records"- 1:25
  19. "Bitch in Yoo"- 3:52 (Featuring Common)
  20. "Find That"- 3:37 (Featuring The Beatnuts)
  21. "Getting Closer to God"- 3:34 (Featuring Krumbsnatcha, DJ Premier
  22. "MC-2"- 2:59 (Featuring Diamond D)
  23. "Razorblade Alcohol Slide"- 3:34 (Featuring DJ Q-Bert, D-Styles)

Personnel

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References

  1. Mills, Brad. Crossfaderz at AllMusic