Def Con Zero

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Def Con Zero
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Studio album by
Cloak-n-Dagga
ReleasedOctober 25, 2005
Genre East Coast hip hop, hardcore hip hop
Label Head Trauma, First Kut
Producer NIR, Bitch Hater, Markeyz, DJ Example, Simon Sez, Iceberg Slick, ROC, DJ Makie, Jizzm, Fat Jack, Black Rhino
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
PopMatters (5/10) [1]
RapReviews(7/10) [2]

Def Con Zero is an album by Cloak-n-Dagga, a group composed of rappers Canibus and Phoenix Orion, released on October 25, 2005 through Head Trauma Records and First Kut Records. The album features K-Solo, Kool G Rap, and Free among others. A DVD with over an hour's worth of material concerning the rappers and the creation of the album is included.

Contents

Track listing

  1. "Intro (Black Kobra)" – 1:37
  2. "Def Con Zero" – 3:35
  3. "Majestic Mic Masters" – 4:43
  4. "Close to Me" (featuring Tyrant and Free)– 4:27
  5. "Letter from Head Trauma" (featuring K-Solo and Kool G Rap) – 5:34
  6. "Gold Trigga" (featuring Crystal Celeste Grant)– 3:45
  7. "Gruntin (interlude)" – 2:25
  8. "Don't Hurt Nobody" – 3:35
  9. "Titans" – 5:04
  10. "Never Run" (featuring Zoo Keepa)– 5:08
  11. "Cloakman" – 4:51
  12. "Y'all Can't Ball" – 4:25
  13. "Commandos" – 4:04
  14. "H.T.R." – 4:21
  15. "Livin'" (featuring Chalie Mackmansupreme)– 5:06
  16. "Rhythmatic Jiu Jitsu" – 3:43
  17. "Universal Soldiers" (featuring Power Move and Halo Infinity) – 4:12
  18. "Sit Yo Hot Ass Down" (featuring K-Solo and Michelle Regnier Mezzo Soprano) – 4:49
  19. "Venomous Spit (B.K. Anthem)" – 2:08

Bonus DVD

The bonus DVD contains a variety of material, including a short mix of videos featuring the songs on the album, interviews, a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the album and a photo gallery.

The DVD was produced by Tyler Holt of 4down Productions.

  1. H.T.R. Video Mix
  2. In the Studio / Behind the Scenes
  3. Exclusive Interviews
  4. Venomous Clips
  5. Bonus Tracks: "Sundown" / "High Rollin'"
  6. Photo Gallery

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