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by American hip hop duo

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. The album was released on November 1, 1995, by Suave House Records and

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. West-coast artists

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and

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both make appearances on this album, along with

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– a one-time member of

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. Nuckle Heads, a newly formed group of 2 female rappers on Suave House, debut on this album. South Circle (Mr. Mike and Thorough) also make an appearance here. Former

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member Nina Creque also appears on the album. The album cover was designed by

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based company Pen & Pixel Graphics, who also designed the cover for their 1993 debut ''

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''. The company would later be known for their covers for

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Track listing

Personnel

* DJ Squeeky - scratches * Tony Draper - executive producer, production coordinator * Roger Tausz - recording engineer, mixing * John Moran - mastering * Pen & Pixel - artwork, design, layout, special effects

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