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. Originally, the album was set for a March 30,

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but was pushed back due to sample clearance issues. The project was then given a September 7, 2010 release date, however, was not released until September 21. Guest appearances featured consists of

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and

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was also scheduled to appear on the album, but was removed due to clearance issues.

Promotion

Several videos were shot for the album promotion and can be found at Creative Control and at the home page of

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. The first official single released for the album was titled, "Nothing But Us", features labelmate Curren$y and Harlem-based rapper,

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. The single was released on August 31, 2010. A video for the single was also released.

Track listing

References

External links

Official album site
{{Authority control 2010 albums Albums produced by Ski Beatz