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| Ghetto Life | ||||
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| Released | March 17, 2003 (UK) | |||
| Genre | Reggae, Roots | |||
| Length | 57:25 | |||
| Label | VP Records | |||
| Producer | Beres Hammond | |||
| Jah Cure chronology | ||||
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