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- ↑ "Christmas Rappin' 95" did not enter the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, but peaked at number 52 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay. [43]
- ↑ "Christmas Rappin'" did not enter the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, but peaked at number 71 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Sales. [45]
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- ↑ It's Gettin' Hot (track listing). Mercury. 1981. MK 177.
- ↑ Starlife/Way Out West (track listing). Mercury. 1981. 6170 108.
- ↑ Do The Do (track listing). Mercury. 1981. 6170 155.
- ↑ Daydreamin'/Christmas Rappin' (track listing). Mercury. 1982. 76194.
- ↑ Nervous (track listing). Mercury. 1983. 814 484-7.
- ↑ Ego Trip (track listing). Mercury. 1984. 880 408-7.
- ↑ Under Fire (track listing). Mercury. 1984. 822 010-1.
- ↑ AJ Is Cool (track listing). Mercury. 1985. 884 547-1.
- ↑ Respect To The King (track listing). Mercury. 1984. 884 547-7.
- ↑ The Bronx (track listing). Mercury. 1986. 888 282-1.
- ↑ Back By Popular Demand (track listing). Mercury. 1988. 870-328-7.
- ↑ Only The Strong Survive/Still On The Scene (track listing). Mercury. 1988. 870 992-1.
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