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Evidence (1976)
Summary
Michael Perretta, better known as Evidence , is an American hip hop artist, producer, and member of the rap group Dilated Peoples. Evidence is a native of Venice, Los Angeles and was born to an Italian father and a Russian-American mother. Before becoming a rapper and producer, Evidence was a graffiti artist.
Biography
Early life
Music career
Dilated Peoples
Shortly after meeting QD3, Evidence teamed with the likeminded Rakaa to form the group Dilated Peoples and after the success of their 1997 single "Third Degree" b/w "Confidence" and "Global Dynamics" on ABB Records – and the addition of DJ Babu to the fold a year later—the group quickly became a fixture on the hip hop tour circuit. They hoped their success would serve as a platform for solo projects, much as the Wu-Tang Clan's success had done before them.Four albums, and outside production work-including tracks for the Beastie Boys, Linkin Park, Swollen Members, Defari, Planet Asia and co- production on Kanye West's debut album College Dropout which earned him a Grammy, Evidence gives his fans a taste of his talent on his debut solo album The Weatherman LP .
Evidence also made a track directed at Eminem called "Search 4 Bobby Fisher" during a feud.
Through his work as one-third of Dilated Peoples, Evidence became a champion of hip-hop culture. "This is for people who get what I do,” says Evidence. "If I'm going to come out independently and have the freedom to do what I want, there's no better way to represent. I want to be a leader and carve out a new path."
Solo work
With production from The Alchemist, Sid Roams (producers Joey Chavez and Travis "Bravo" Graham), Jake One, DJ Babu, DJ Khalil, Slug , and Evidence himself, the album The Weatherman LP was released March 20, 2007."I think people can tell when an artist isn't confident in themselves and on this song I let the audience know I have something to say and I am going to stand behind it. When you come and see me on stage I am going to look you in the eyes and make that connection, I want the audience to know that I am ready to take the responsibility of being a leader, something they can believe in."
Perretta was close with his mother; "I Still Love You" and "Chase The Clouds Away" are both tributes to her. She died due to cancer in 2004. Writing and performing "I Still Love You" was emotionally challenging for Evidence, a single child whose mother was his best friend and confidante. "I produced it, I rapped on it and I recorded it by myself with nobody in the room because I couldn't have anybody around when I was doing it," he explains. "It's the one time you're definitely going to get all of me."
On the release of The Weatherman LP, Evidence said: "I am not relying on the success of Dilated Peoples to push this album, while they are featured on it and heavily co-signing my solo venture I understand that I am going to have to work twice as hard and get back in front of the people and re-introduce myself through shows, my music, and constant day-to-day networking with my fans. I am not married; I don't have kids, so I can stay on the road all year long if that is what it takes…so at the end of the day what I put in is what I get out and it will all be a reflection of me, Evidence." The next album in the works is going to be called Cats & Dogs. Evidence is also planning to come out with an album with producer/rapper The Alchemist and are to be called the "Step Brothers"
On July 17, 2009 it was announced that Evidence has signed a deal with Minneapolis based hip-hop label Rhymesayers Entertainment with a YouTube video showing Evidence signing the contract to release his new album Cats & Dogs due to be released in 2011.
Evidence's second studio album Cats & Dogs was released on September 27, 2011. The album charted at number 64 on the Billboard 200, making it Evidence's first album to appear on the chart. An album sampler mixed by DJ Babu has been released as well.
In an emotional interview on Conspiracy Worldwide Radio, Evidence discussed his 2011 projects, including the status of Dilated Peoples, a future DJ Premier collaboration and citing the problems he had with the internet releasing his music before he does.
- Studio album
Cats & Dogs
20 tracks
00:00
2011The Weatherman LP
21 tracks
09:18
2007- Extended play
The Layover EP
tracks
34:34
Name | Duration | Released |
---|---|---|
It Wasn't Me | 03:26 | 2011 |
Where You Come From? | 04:34 | 2011 |
Same Folks | 04:40 | 2011 |
The Red Carpet | 04:45 | 2011 |
Crash | 02:42 | 2011 |
Good Times | 04:03 | 2011 |
Strangers | 04:09 | 2011 |
Late for the Sky | 05:37 | 2011 |
Sleep Deprivation | 03:25 | 2011 |
The Liner Notes | 02:27 | 2011 |
James Hendrix | 03:38 | 2011 |
The Epilogue | 03:10 | 2011 |
Fame | 04:09 | 2011 |
Well Runs Dry | 04:42 | 2011 |
God Bless that Man | 00:50 | 2011 |
Falling Down | 04:15 | 2011 |
You | 04:18 | 2011 |
To Be Continued... | 03:13 | 2011 |
I Don't Need Love | 03:00 | 2011 |
... | 00:04 | 2011 |
Moment in Time | 00:00 | 2007 |
Biggest Belgium Fan | 00:00 | 2007 |
Down in New York City | 00:00 | 2007 |
Things You Do | 00:00 | 2007 |
Letyourselfgo | 00:00 | 2007 |
Evidence Is Everywhere | 00:00 | 2007 |
Mr Slow Flow | 00:00 | 2007 |
NC to CA | 00:00 | 2007 |
Weather Report 1 | 00:00 | 2007 |
Chase the Clouds Away | 00:00 | 2007 |
Born in LA | 00:00 | 2007 |
I Know | 00:00 | 2007 |
Perfect Storm | 00:00 | 2007 |
Believe in Me | 00:00 | 2007 |
All Said & Done | 00:00 | 2007 |
Line of Scrimmage | 00:00 | 2007 |
Look for the Evidence | 00:00 | 2007 |
Hot & Cold | 00:00 | 2007 |
Album
- Artists
Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang
Composer
2011The College Dropout
Composer
2004- Production
Honkey Kong
Record producer
2011Cats & Dogs
Record producer
2011The Weatherman LP
Record producer
2007Reality Rap
Record producer
200720/20
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2006Black Magic
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2006Firewater
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2006No Days Off
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2006Street Music
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2006Neighborhood Watch
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2004The College Dropout
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2004Odds & Evens
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2003Expansion Team
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2001Monsters in the Closet
Record producer
The Layover EP
Record producer
Music track
- Artists
Butter Knives
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2011Snake Pond
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2011Crane Style
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2011Rock 'N Roll
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2011Molasses
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2011Rich & Black
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2011The Scroll
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2011From the Hills
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2011Masters of Our Fate
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2011Last Trip to Scotland
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2011Wu Chant
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2011Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang
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2011Ferry Boat Killaz
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2011Every Soldier in the Hood
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2011Dart School
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2011Silver Rings
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2011Chop Chop Ninja
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2011Never Let Me Down
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2004Graduation Day
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2004Family Business
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2004School Spirit Skit 1
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2004Get Em High
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2004Last Call
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2004All Falls Down
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2004School Spirit
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2004Workout Plan
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2004I'll Fly Away
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2004Lil' Jimmy Skit
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2004The New Workout Plan
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2004Spaceship
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2004Intro
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2004Two Words
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2004Slow Jamz
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2004Jesus Walks
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2004We Don't Care
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2004Through the Wire
Composer
2004Breathe In Breathe Out
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2004- Production
God Bless that Man
Record producer
2011Sleep Deprivation
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2011Who Got Da Juice
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2011Fame
Record producer
2011Good Times
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2011It’s Only Hip Hop
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2011James Hendrix
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2011Same Folks
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2011I Dedicate This to You
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2011Late for the Sky
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2011All I Think About
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2011Crash
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2011Honkey Kong
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2011Never Say Never
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2011The Liner Notes
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2011Where You Come From?
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2011Holy Ghost
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2011Albino Gorillas
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2011Strangers
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2011...
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2011The Villain
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2011Peace Connecticut
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2011The Red Carpet
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2011To Be Continued...
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2011Check to Check
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2011Army of the Godz
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2011It Wasn't Me
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2011Falling Down
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2011Stop What Ya Doin’
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20111:52am
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2011I Don't Need Love
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2011Well Runs Dry
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2011The Recipe
Record producer
2011You
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2011The Epilogue
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2011Fear Itself
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2011Look for the Evidence
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2007Blauu!
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2007Born in LA
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2007Handle Ya Business
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2007All Said & Done
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2007Get It Poppin
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2007Hustle Hard
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2007Perfect Storm
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2007Streetz of NY
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2007Chase the Clouds Away
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2007Music 4 the User
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2007NC to CA
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2007We Here
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2007I Know
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2007Evidence Is Everywhere
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2007That Smell
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2007Weather Report 1
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2007Capitol Q
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2007Things You Do
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2007Reality Rap
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2007Mr Slow Flow
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2007Who Can You Trust
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2007Biggest Belgium Fan
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2007The Cypher
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2007Letyourselfgo
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2007Borderline
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2007Hot & Cold
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20074/20
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2007Down in New York City
Record producer
2007Betti Bye Bye
Record producer
2007Line of Scrimmage
Record producer
2007Double-El
Record producer
2007Moment in Time
Record producer
2007It's a Gift
Record producer
2007Believe in Me
Record producer
2007Closer
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2007The Bizness
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2006The Eyes Have It
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2006Congratulations
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2006Don't Be Mad At Me
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2006Satellite Radio
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2006Peace and Gangsta
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2006Firepower
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2006Make My Own
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2006Green Trees
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2006The One And Only
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2006West West
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2006Back Again
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200620/20
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2006We've Been Doin' This
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2006You Can't Hide, You Can't Run
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2006Burn Big
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2006Alarm Clock Music
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2006Barwork
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2006Olde English
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2006Deepest Regards
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2006Kindness For Weakness
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2006People Trip
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2006Another Sound Mission
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2006Hardworker
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2006Clowns
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2006Rapid Transit
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2006Either Dead or in Jail
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2006Graduation Day
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2004Family Business
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2004World On Wheels
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2004School Spirit Skit 1
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2004Marathon
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2004Get Em High
Record producer
2004Closed Session
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2004All Falls Down
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2004Last Call
Record producer
2004Neighbourhood Watch
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2004This Way
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2004School Spirit
Record producer
2004Tryin' to Breathe
Record producer
2004Workout Plan
Record producer
2004DJ Babu in Deep Concentration
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2004I'll Fly Away
Record producer
2004Caffeine
Record producer
2004Lil' Jimmy Skit
Record producer
2004Who's Who
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2004The New Workout Plan
Record producer
2004Spaceship
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2004Poisonous
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2004Intro
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2004Two Words
Record producer
2004Reach Us
Record producer
2004Slow Jamz
Record producer
2004Jesus Walks
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2004Big Business
Record producer
2004We Don't Care
Record producer
2004Through the Wire
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2004Love & War
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2004Breathe In Breathe Out
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2004Never Let Me Down
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20041580
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2004Self Defence
Record producer
2001Phil Da Agony
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2001Proper Propaganda
Record producer
2001Dilated Junkies
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2001Panic
Record producer
2001Pay Attention
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2001Live On Stage
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2001Night Life
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2001Worst Comes To Worst
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2001War
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2001Clockwork
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2001Hard Hitters
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2001Trade Money
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2001Defari
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2001Heavy Rotation
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2001Expansion Team Theme
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2001
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