''Popular Demand'' is the second solo album by

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. It was released on March 13, 2007, which may be a reference to Detroit's area code,

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. The album features guest appearances from numerous Detroit-based artists, including Slum Village's current members T3 and Elzhi and former member Baatin as well as many of Slum Village's close affiliates, most notably

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, Phat Kat, Que D, and

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). As of July 3, 2009, ''Popular Demand'' has sold 10,679 units according to Soundscan.

Track listing

Bonus CD

:Bonus disc containing three tracks from the '' Broken Wax'' EP as well as six instrumentals. {{Authority control Albums produced by Black Milk 2007 albums Black Milk albums Fat Beats Records albums