''The Darkest Cloud'' is the debut studio album by

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, released May 5, 2003 on Molemen Records []. The album came eight long years after the rapper's 1995 debut Extended play, EP ''Who's Afraid?'' []. The album drew acclaim from underground fans and critics alike, due to its dark production and advanced lyricis

''The Darkest Cloud'' features production from members of Molemen (producers), The Molemen, and guest appearances from

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, Breez Evahflowin and Jakki Da Motamout

The album's lead single is "End of Days" b/w "Sickplicity" b/w "The Creed

Track listing

Album singles

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Darkest Cloud 2003 debut albums Vakill albums