Still Got It Made | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | October 26, 2004 | |||
Recorded | 2003–2004 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 49:05 | |||
Label | Semi Records | |||
Producer | Howie Tee | |||
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Still Got It Made is the 2004 album by the rapper Special Ed, his fourth album.
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