''Da Key'' is the third studio album by American rapper

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. It was released on May 20, 2008 via

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, with distribution from

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. The album was named ''Da Key'' after Frayser Boy won an

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for writing the song "

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" for the film ''

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'' and was presented with The Key to the City of

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for his achievement. The album was recorded in only three days in early 2008.

Track listing

Personnel

* Cedric Coleman – main artist * Paul Duane Beauregard – featured artist, producer * Jordan Michael Houston – featured artist, producer *Blake Franklin – artwork and design

Chart history

References

2008 albums Frayser Boy albums Albums produced by DJ Paul Albums produced by Juicy J {{2008-hiphop-album-stub