Platinum Pyramids

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Platinum Pyramids
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Studio album by
ReleasedDecember 27, 2005
Recorded2005
Genre Electronic rap
Old school hip hop
West Coast hip hop
Label Egyptian Empire Records
Producer Egyptian Lover
Egyptian Lover chronology
Get Into It
(1998)
Platinum Pyramids
(2005)
1984
(2015)
Professional ratings
Review scores
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A dancer on the set of the "Keep It Hot" video, waiting during a break in filming. Egyptian Lover-Keep It Hot set.jpg
A dancer on the set of the "Keep It Hot" video, waiting during a break in filming.

Platinum Pyramids is the eighth album by rapper/DJ, Egyptian Lover. The album was released on December 27, 2005 for Egyptian Empire Records and was produced by Egyptian Lover. The album was his first since 1998's Get Into It; however, it was a commercial failure and did not make it on any album charts. Platinum Pyramids was mixed by John C. Adams.

Track listing

  1. "Party" – 6:09
  2. "Dance Floor" – 5:47
  3. "Keep It Hot" – 5:34
  4. "Soiree at the Shindig" – 4:48
  5. "Sintropolis Egyptian Lover 5:48
  6. "Dance Erotic" – 4:52
  7. "Throw It Back" – 4:53
  8. "Picturesque" – 4:04
  9. "Move Your Body" – 5:45
  10. "The 808" – 3:09
  11. "Do Your Thang" – 5:08
  12. "Ooo Baby Dance" – 3:56

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