Reggae Hit L.A. | ||||
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Released | June 5, 2007 | |||
Recorded | Kingsize Soundlabs, Eagle Rock, Los Angeles | |||
Genre | Reggae | |||
Length | 70:48 | |||
Label | Hellcat Records | |||
Producer | The Aggrolites | |||
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