| The Xtatik Parade | ||||
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| Released | March 3, 2004 | |||
| Recorded | 2003, 2004 | |||
| Genre | Soca | |||
| Length | 68:02 | |||
| Label | JW Productions | |||
| Producer | Machel Montano | |||
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