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| Released | December 24, 2012 | |||
| Recorded | 2011-2012 | |||
| Genre | Hip Hop | |||
| Length | 46:56 | |||
| Label | Big Kidz Entertainment, Empire | |||
| Producer | PC, Veterano, Andrew Hypes, Rik Marvel, Skillz, Sound H, District 9, G Mo Beats | |||
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Thoughts Become Things is the sixth and final studio album by American rapper Skillz. It was released on December 24, 2012. [1] The album features guest appearances from Joe Tann, Cam Wallace, E. Penn, Carmael, Planet 6 and Ayah. [2]
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "(Intro) Hard to Be Me" | PC | 3:56 |
| 2. | "So High" | Veterano | 3:16 |
| 3. | "Bring the Sparklers Out" | Andrew Hypes | 2:51 |
| 4. | "Love n Hip Hop" (featuring Joe Tann) | 3:47 | |
| 5. | "Ignorant Levels" | Rik Marvel | 3:28 |
| 6. | "Maybe I Dont Know Her at All" | 3:06 | |
| 7. | "Y.A.R.D.T.S" (featuring Cam Wallace) | Veterano | 3:25 |
| 8. | "With You" (featuring E. Penn) | Skillz, Sound H | 3:47 |
| 9. | "Tryin' to Get by" (featuring Carmael) | District 9 | 3:37 |
| 10. | "Zero F's" (featuring Planet 6) | Rik Marvel | 3:07 |
| 11. | "I'm Outchea" | 3:57 | |
| 12. | "Thoughts Become Things" (featuring Ayah) | G Mo Beats | 3:56 |
| 13. | "2012 Rap up" | District 9 | 4:43 |
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