| Grand Masta: The Remix & Rarity Collection | ||||
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| Released | September 12, 2006 | |||
| Recorded | 1992-2000 | |||
| Genre | Hip Hop | |||
| Label | Funky Chemist Recordings | |||
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Grand Masta: The Remix & Rarity Collection is a 2006 compilation album by Masta Ace. The compilation features remixes of a number of Ace singles, including "Jeep Ass Niguh", "SlaughtaHouse", "Style Wars", "Saturday Nite Live", "Sittin' on Chrome" and "The I.N.C. Ride", as well as a few rare B-side tracks.
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