''Smile Now, Die Later'' is the third studio album by American rapper

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(formerly known as Kid Frost). It was released on October 24, 1995 via Ruthless/

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, making it his first full-length for the label. The twelve-track album features guest appearances from Above the Law, A.L.T.,

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, O.G.Enius,

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, Rich Garcia and Diane Gordon. The album peaked at #119 on the ''Billboard'' 200, #36 on the

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chart and #2 on the

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chart. It spawned three singles: " East Side Rendezvous", " La Familia" and "La Raza II", which also reached the ''Billboard'' charts.

Track listing

Chart history

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