''Tronic'' is the third solo album by
hip hop producer
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rapper
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Black Milk
Curtis Eugene Cross (born August 14, 1983), better known by his stage name Black Milk, is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer.
Career
In addition to Slum Village, Black Milk has worked with J Dilla, Elzhi, Phat Kat, Frank-N-Dan ...
, released on October 28, 2008 through Fat Beats Records. The album was produced by Black Milk, and features guest appearances from
DJ Premier
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,
Pharoahe Monch
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,
Sean Price
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,
Royce da 5'9"
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and
Dwele
Andwele Gardner (born February 14, 1978), better known by his stage name Dwele, is an American R&B singer, rapper, songwriter and record producer from Detroit, Michigan.
Biography
Gardner was raised on the west side of Detroit in a musical fam ...
. The album's lead single was "Give the Drummer Sum".
Black Milk feat. DJ Premier, Pharoahe Monch, Sean Price - 'Give the Drummer Sum/The Matrix' (12" Vinyl Single) Detail - Underground Hip Hop - Store
/ref> This album is produced entirely by Black Milk except for "Without U" which is produced by Colin Munroe.
Track listing
#"Long Story Short"
#*Horns: Dwele
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Biography
Gardner was raised on the west side of Detroit in a musical fam ...
#* Contains sample of "I Got Some" performed by Billy Garner
#"Bounce"
#"Give the Drummer Sum"
#"Without U" (prod by Colin Munroe)
#*Featuring Colin Munroe
#"Hold It Down"
#*Contains sample of "The Aircrash Bureau" performed by Gary Numan
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#"Losing Out"
#*Featuring Royce da 5'9"
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#*Contains sample of "Let's Talk About Me" performed by The Alan Parsons Project
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#"Hell Yeah"
#*Featuring Fat Ray
#"Overdose"
#*Contains sample of "W.O.L.V.E.S." performed by Krumbsnatcha feat. M.O.P.
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#*Contains sample of "Language" performed by Suzanne Vega
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#"Reppin For U"
#*Featuring AB
#*Contains samples from "O Holy Night" performed by the Moog Machine
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's album ''Christmas Becomes Electric''
#"The Matrix"
#*Featuring Pharoahe Monch
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& Sean Price
Sean Duval Price (March 17, 1972August 8, 2015) was an American rapper and member of the hip hop collective Boot Camp Clik. He was one half of the duo Heltah Skeltah, performing under the name Ruck, along with partner Rock.
Early life and educati ...
#* Scratches: DJ Premier
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#*Contains sample of "Invisible Limits" performed by Tangerine Dream
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#*Contains sample of "Excuse Me Miss" performed by Jay-Z
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#*Contains sample of "Real Hip Hop" performed by Das Efx
#*Contains sample of "Inspiration" performed by Da Ranjahz
#"Try"
#*Contains sample of "Who Do You Think You're Fooling" performed by The Symphonic Four
#"Tronic Summer" nstrumental#"Bond 4 Life"
#*Featuring Melanie Rutherford
#"Elec (Outro)" nstrumental#"Dub Rock" Tunes Bonus Track
Charts
References
External links
The album
at Fat Beats Records
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