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| Released | 29 April 2003 | |||
| Recorded | 1995–1998 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop, electronica | |||
| Length | 57:48 | |||
| Label | Grand Central Records GCCD119 | |||
| Producer | Aim | |||
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