''The Butcher Shop'' is the first

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presented by rapper

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. Released in 2008, the album contains tracks from

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rappers such as

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and

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. The album also features the entirety of

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'', previously released as a digital download on October 30, 2007. ''The Butcher Shop'' peaked at #86 on the ''

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'' Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums

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Track listing

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Butcher Shop, The Hip hop compilation albums Albums produced by Esham 2008 mixtape albums Reel Life Productions compilation albums