| Take No L'z | |
|---|---|
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | July 19, 2019 |
| Recorded | 2018-2019 |
| Genre | |
| Length | 33:00 |
| Producer | Murda Beatz Malik Ninety Five |
| Singles from Take No L'z | |
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| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Exclaim! | 6/10 [1] |
Take No L'z is the debut studio album by Canadian rapper Puffy L'z. It was released on July 19, 2019, and received a 6/10 rating from Exclaim!.
Puffy L'z returned to music in early 2019. [2] On his return he has released the single Front Gate featuring British rapper Giggs. [3] He released his debut studio album Take No L'z on July 19, 2019, featured guest appearances from Safe, Jay Whiss, Giggs and Smoke Dawg. He also went on to feature on Jay Whiss's debut album Peace of Mind with the single "Valet" produced by Murda Beatz released on December 4, 2019. [4]
Track listing adapted from KKBox. [5]
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