Saffron (album)

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Saffron
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Studio album by
ReleasedMarch 23, 2010 (2010-03-23)
Genre Hip hop, alternative hip hop
Length29:33
Label Fake Four Inc.
Producer Factor Chandelier
Moka Only chronology
Martian Xmas 2009
(2009)
Saffron
(2010)
Rontario (2010)
(2010)
No.TitleLength
1."Check It Out"1:31
2."Diner"2:02
3."Confused Nougat"2:25
4."Glad"2:41
5."Whipple Tree"2:42
6."Prairie Wind"2:19
7."Wondrous"2:28
8."I Only Know"2:42
9."Cheese Toast Feast"1:59
10."Goes to JP"2:22
11."Hop Scotch"2:34
12."Shoe Box" (featuring Def 3)3:47

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