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rapper

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. It was released September 30, 2008 via indie label

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. The record features guest appearances by the likes of

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, Slip Matola, and J-Killa among others.

Production

According to the rapper, it is his most personal music creation to date. The albums touches various topics including his gang affiliations in his early life, and a mild heart attack, which he suffered during the making of the album.

"I've done the whole dark, morbid thing and the whole rock-n-roll crossover thing. I'm not going to have an agenda on this; I’m going to jam and record whatever is fun to me. With
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I'm working with
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and
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, but with my solo material, it's a bit more of a challenge and more rewarding for me as a songwriter when I come up with tracks and they sound banging."Cypress Hill's Sen Dog Prepares Release of Solo Debut
''BallerStatus.com''.

Track listing

Personnel

*Brad Xavier – executive producer *Casey Quintal – art direction, design *Devin DeHaven – photography *Henry Bagramyan – photography *John E. Necro – producer, mixing *Kevin Zinger – executive producer *Patrick "P-Nice" Shevelin – producer, mastering, mixing

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Diary Of A Mad Dog Sen Dog albums 2008 debut albums Albums produced by DJ Khalil Suburban Noize Records albums