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M-Dot – Daze Of Greed (2024)

Artist: M-Dot

Album: Daze Of Greed

Tracklisting:

  1. Greed Intro (prod. by Victor Keys)
  2. Willows Weep (prod. by M-Dot)
  3. Can’t Decide (prod. by Elliot the Producer)
  4. Hand In Hand (prod. by Pauly Cicero)
  5. Run Along (ft. Grand Puba) (prod. by The Might V.I.C)
  6. The Enemy Is Everywhere (prod. Vinny Idol)
  7. Certifiable (ft. Kore) (prod. Rawmatik)
  8. Close (prod. by Gajos)
  9. Essence Lifted (ft. Estee Nack & Ty Farris) (prod. by B Leafs)
  10. Unexpcted (ft. Big Shug) (prod. by Apollo Brown)
  11. Running Shoes (prod. by Roccwell)
  12. You And You (ft. Revalation) (prod. by M-Phazes)
  13. Avenues (ft. R.I.Q & Jay Cruz) (prod. by 88-Keys)
  14. Mic Check (prod. by Chill-ILL)

Review:

M-Dot is consistently featured on the site because he personifies what this site is about. It’s hard work, dedication, perseverance, and an uncompromising talent. Lots of trends and artists have come and gone in the last decade plus, meanwhile M-Dot is here with Daze Of Greed, showing once again that his way is the only way he walks.

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