| Vibes | ||||
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| Released | December 16, 2008 | |||
| Recorded | 2008 | |||
| Genre | Reggae fusion | |||
| Length | 36:16 | |||
| Label | Federal Distribution Malaco Records (re-issue) | |||
| Producer | Heavy D., Tony Dofat, Mike City, Warryn Campbell, Jimi Kendrix, Charlie Bereal, Justin Sampson | |||
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| Allmusic |   [1] |
Vibes is the eighth studio album by Heavy D. It is a reggae album, and does not contain any rapping. [1]
| Chart | Peak positions |
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| Reggae Albums | #2 [2] |
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