Maggot Brain Theory

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Maggot Brain Theory
Esham Maggot Brain Theory.jpg
EP by
ReleasedMay 24, 1994
Recorded1994
Genre Horrorcore, underground hip hop
Length14:12
Label Reel Life Productions
Producer Esham
Esham chronology
Hellterskkkelter
(1993)
Maggot Brain Theory
(1994)
Lamb Chopz
(2007)
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Maggot Brain Theory was released in 1994 and is the fourth extended play by Esham A. Smith. [2]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Comin Out a Coma"2:35
2."Maggot Brain Theory"2:44
3."Traces of My Bloodtype"2:38
4."Stop Diggin on da D-L"3:26
5."I Know You Hate Me"2:49
Total length:14:12

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References

  1. Allmusic review
  2. "Overview for Maggot Brain Theory". Allmusic . Retrieved 2008-09-06.