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M-Dot & Confidence – Library Of Sound (2025)

Artist: M-Dot & Confidence

Album: Library Of Sound

Tracklisting:

  1. No Bail Out
  2. Rashad Opens The Curtain
  3. The Consistency
  4. Rollercoaster
  5. Roadwork (ft. Alexander Padei)
  6. The Reign (ft. Alexander Padei)
  7. Three Story Building
  8. Breathe In
  9. The Run Around (ft. Kore)
  10. Primavera (ft. Big Shug and Royal Flush)
  11. 24 to 1
  12. Don’t Know Why (ft. EMS)
  13. Connect The Dots (ft. G-Dot)

Notes:

His sound and words have resonated through these pages for a decade plus. His struggles and successes have in many ways inspired me to keep going…keep pressing. His sound and lyricism are for the people. It’s for the streets…it’s for those in their 9 to 5s…it’s for those who can celebrate their successes…and for those who take their losses. This is who M-Dot is.

With all that being said, M-Dot has made some amazing music over the years. He’s had some fantastic songs. He’s had game changing collaborations that one could only dream about. He has a lot to hang his hat on by the end of the day. But has he made his opus? Has he made the album where everyone says unequivocally: “That’s his best work!” Now enter producer, Confidence, and their latest album, Library Of Sound.

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