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| Released | 2007 | |||
| Recorded | 2006–2007 | |||
| Studio | 54 Sound (Detroit, Michigan) | |||
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| Length | 58:19 | |||
| Label | Morbid Music | |||
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Van Dyke and Harper Music is the second studio album by American horrorcore rapper King Gordy. The record was released in 2007 via Morbid Music LLC. [1]
In the booklet of the CD it says that this album is dedicated to Cordaro "Cord" Larkins (1986–2006) and Deshaun "Proof" Holten (1973–2006). [2]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Intro" | Waverly W. Alford III | Eric Clapton | 1:23 |
| 2. | "Come With Me" | Alford | Geno | 1:30 |
| 3. | "Gettin' Paid" | Alford | Astray | 3:18 |
| 4. | "Dope Dealer" | Alford | Astray | 5:07 |
| 5. | "Leave It Alone" | Alford | Astray | 3:42 |
| 6. | "60/80" | Alford | Astray | 4:54 |
| 7. | "Drug Money" | Alford | Geno | 3:54 |
| 8. | "The Wall" | Alford |
| 4:12 |
| 9. | "Sunshine (Freestyle)" | Alford | Astray | 1:11 |
| 10. | "The Life" | Alford | Astray | 4:18 |
| 11. | "Animal (O.K. Then)" | Alford | Astray | 5:04 |
| 12. | "Ol Skool Shit" | Alford | Astray | 0:53 |
| 13. | "Squeeze Dat" (featuring Bizarre) |
| 1st Born | 3:07 |
| 14. | "Big Shot" | Alford | Astray | 3:55 |
| 15. | "I Need A Ho" | Alford | Astray | 4:16 |
| 16. | "Get Up" (featuring The Fat Killahz) | Marv Won | 3:03 | |
| 17. | "Get High (Interlude)" | Alford | Astray | 1:16 |
| 18. | "That's Detroit" | Alford | Paradime | 4:06 |
| Total length: | 58:19 | |||
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