Janelle Monáe – The ArchAndroid
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Wondaland – 7567-89898-3 |
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Genre: |
Pop |
Style: |
Contemporary R&B |
Tracklist
I | Suite II Overture | 2:31 | |
II | Dance Or Die | 3:12 | |
III | Faster | 3:19 | |
IV | Locked Inside | 4:16 | |
V | Sir Greendown | 2:14 | |
VI | Cold War | 3:23 | |
VII | Tightrope | 4:23 | |
VIII | Neon Gumbo | 1:37 | |
IX | Oh, Maker | 3:47 | |
X | Come Alive (The War Of The Roses) | 3:22 | |
XI | Mushrooms & Roses | 5:42 | |
XII | Suite III Overture | 1:41 | |
XIII | Neon Valley Street | 4:11 | |
XIV | Make The Bus | 3:19 | |
XV | Wondaland | 3:36 | |
XVI | 57821 | 3:16 | |
XVII | Say You'll Go | 6:01 | |
XVIII | BabopbyeYa | 8:47 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Bad Boy Records, LLC
- Copyright © – Bad Boy Records, LLC
- Manufactured By – Atlantic Recording Corporation
- Distributed By – Atlantic Recording Corporation
- Record Company – Warner Music Group
- Pressed By – Cinram GmbH
- Published By – Jane Lle Publishing
- Published By – Thesaurus Rex
- Published By – Tang Nivri Publishing
- Published By – Ink Is An Instrument Publishing
- Recorded At – Wondaland Studio
- Mixed At – Wondaland Studio
- Mixed At – Soapbox Studios
- Mastered At – COS Mastering
- Produced For – Wondaland Productions
- Mixed At – Farmhouse Studios, Atlanta, GA
- Published By – Chrysalis Music
- Published By – Polar Bears Toe Nails
- Mastered At – Wondaland Studio
- Published By – Daddy Kellis Publishing
- Published By – Williamson Music
- Published By – WB Music Corp.
Credits
- A&R [A&R Direction], Coordinator [A&R Coordination] – Mitch Martin (3)
- [A&R istration] – Lanre Gaba
- Booking – Paradigm Talent Agency
- Costume Designer [Costume Designed By] – Chad Weatherford
- Costume Designer [Crown / Armor Built By] – Jessee Clarkson
- Costume Designer [Gown Built By] – Jeff Gillies
- Creative Director, Art Direction – Chuck Lightning
- Executive-Producer – Sean "Diddy" Combs*
- Executive-Producer [Co-Executive Producer] – Antwan "Big Boi" Patton*
- Legal [Legal Representation For The Wondaland Arts Society] – Jonathan E. Leonard
- Liner Notes – Max Stellings
- Management [Management For Ms. Monáe] – Lord Rico Rodriguez
- Marketing [Marketing] – Eric Wong (2)
- Mastered By – Larry Anthony (tracks: I to VII, IX to XVIII)
- Photography By – Andrew Zaeh
- Product Manager [Packaging Production] – Carolyn Tracey
Notes
Track I
Inspired by Princess Leia's cinnamon buns hairstyle, Tim Burton's "Blue Girl With Wine", and rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2
Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Thesaurus Rex (Roman Irvin publishing designee)/ Tang Nivri Publishing (ASCAP)/ Ink Is An Instrument (ASCAP)
Recorded at Wondaland Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mixed by Nate Wonder & Roman GianArthur at Wondaland Studios and Phil Tan for RiotProof Productions at Soapbox Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA
* Based on the songs "Say You'll Go", "Cold War", "Ba Bop Bye Ya", and "57821"
Track II
Inspired by Li'l Ze from City of God, Fela's cigarettes, and Bob Marley's smile
Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Tang Nivri Publishing (ASCAP)/ Ink Is An Instrument (ASCAP)/ Saul Williams publishing designee
Produced for Wondaland Productions
Recorded at Wondaland Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mixed by Phil Tan for RiotProof Productions at Soapbox Studios, Atlanta, GA and Christopher Carmouche at Farmhouse Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA
Horn arrangement for Hornz Unlimited
Track III
Inspired by Chuck Lightning's Rollercoaster Romantic Escapades and Cindi's Malfunctioning Emotion Engine
Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Tang Nivri Publishing (ASCAP)/ Ink Is An Instrument (ASCAP)
Produced for Wondaland Productions
Recorded at Wondaland Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mixed by Phil Tan for RiotProof Productions at Soapbox Studios, Atlanta, GA and Christopher Carmouche at Farmhouse Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA
Track IV
Inspired by the collage in Stevie Wonder's mirrored sunglasses (see the Music of My Mind LP)
Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Tang Nivri Publishing/ Chrysalis Music (ASCAP)
Produced for Wondaland Productions
Recorded at Wondaland Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mixed for RiotProof Productions at Soapbox Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA
Track V
Inspired by Destino by Walt Disney and Salvador Dali
Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Tang Nivri Publishing (ASCAP)/ Ink Is An Instrument (ASCAP)
Produced for Wondaland Productions
Recorded at Wondaland Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mixed at Wondaland Studios, Atlanta, GA
Additional mixing by Phil Tan for RiotProof Productions and Christopher Carmouche
Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA
Track VI
Inspired by the atomic bombs in Muhammad Ali's fists and Martin McKnight's famous "I Have A Scream" speech
Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Tang Nivri Publishing (ASCAP)/ Ink Is An Instrument (ASCAP)
Produced for Wondaland Productions
Documented at Wondaland Studios, Atlanta, GA
Footage edited by Nate Wonder at Wondaland Studios and Phil Tan for RiotProof Productions at Soapbox Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA
Track VII
Inspired by Philippe Petit, Jame's Brown's Cape, and Cindi's Talk Talk interview (June 9, 2719)
Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Tang Nivri Publishing (ASCAP)/ Ink Is An Instrument (ASCAP)/ Polar Bears Toe Nails (BMI)
Produced for Wondaland Productions
Recorded at Wondaland Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mixed by Phil Tan for RiotProof Productions at Soapbox Studios, Atlanta, GA and Christopher Carmouche at Farmhouse Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA
Big Boi appears courtesy of LaFace Records
Track VIII
Inspired by the "She's Crying. It's Backwards." scene in Purple Rain
Produced for Wondaland Productions
Recorded at Wondaland Studio, Atlanta, GA
Mixed and mastered at Wondaland Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA
Track IX
Inspired by Frankenstein's monster, Rabbi Loew's Golem, and Katharine Burnheart's Alpha Platinum 9000 journals
Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Tang Nivri Publishing (ASCAP)/ Ink Is An Instrument (ASCAP)
Produced for Wondaland Productions
Recorded at Wondaland Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mixed for RiotProof Productions at Soapbox Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA
Track X
Inspired by a primal scream therapy session at The Palaca of the Dogs
Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Inkis An Instrument (ASCAP)/ Tang Nivri (ASCAP)/ Daddy Kellis Publishing (BMI)
Produced for Wondaland Productions
Recorded at Wondaland Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mixed by Nate "Rocket" Wonder & Roman GianArthur at Wondaland Studios and Chris Carmouche at Farmhouse Recording Studio, Atlanta, GA
Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA
Track XI
Inspired by a Stage Dive at the Bonnaroo Festival and Jack White's mustache
Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Tang Nivri Publishing (ASCAP)/ Ink Is An Instrument (ASCAP)
Produced for Wondaland Productions
Recorded at Wondaland Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mixed by Nate "Rocket" Wonder & Roman GianArthur at Wondaland Studios, Atlanta, GA and Christopher Carmouche at Farmhouse Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA
Track XII
Inspired by Fantasia, Mary Poppins, Peter Pan, and Cindi Mayweather's glowing heart
Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Thesaurus Rex (Roman Irvin publishing designee)/ Tang Nivri Publishing (ASCAP)/ Ink Is An Instrument (ASCAP)
Recorded at Wondaland Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mixed by Phil Tan for RiotProof Productions at Soapbox Studios, Nate Wonder & Roman GianArthur at Wondaland Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA
* Based on the songs "Mushrooms & Roses", "Sir Greendown", "Ba Bop Bye Ya", and "Oh, Maker"
Track XIII
Inspired by Cindi's last thoughts before entering cybertronic purgatory (July 18, 2719)
Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Tang Nivri Publishing (ASCAP)/ Ink Is An Instrument (ASCAP)/ Williamson, Music, An Imagem Company (ASCAP) / WB Music Corp. (ASCAP)
Produced for Wondaland Productions
Recorded / mixed at Wondaland Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA
Contains interpolations from "With A Song In My Heart" written by Richard Rodgers & Lorenz Hart ASCAP
Track XIV
Inspired by PKD, PRN, SS, EAW, WSB, GC and Sunlandic Summer
Recorded at Wondaland Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mixed for RiotProof Productions at Soapbox Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA
Of Montreal appears courtesy of Polyvinyl Records Co.
Track XV
Inspired by The Factory and various Wondaland mating rituals
Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Tang Nivri Publishing (ASCAP)/ Ink Is An Instrument (ASCAP)
Produced for Wondaland Productions
Recorded at Wondaland Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mixed by Phil Tan for RiotProof Productions at Soapbox Studios, Atlanta, GA and Christopher Carmouche at Farmhouse Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA
Track XVI
Inspired by Arthur Lee, The Hero With A Thousand Faces, and the blue of Luke's lightsaber
Produced for Wondaland Productions
Recorded at Wondaland Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mixed by Phil Tan for RiotProof Productions at Soapbox Studios, Atlanta, GA and Christopher Carmouche at Farmhouse Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA
Track XVII
Inspired by The Exodus (See the Metropolis Droid Control Orion Tapes) and Stevie's drum innovations on "Girl Blue"
Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Tang Nivri Publishing (ASCAP)/ Ink Is An Instrument (ASCAP)/ Thesaurus Rex (Roman Irvin publishing designee)
Produced for Wondaland Productions
Recorded at Wondaland Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mixed for RiotProof Productions at Soapbox Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA
Contains an interpolation of "Clair de Lune", the third movement of Suite bergamasque by Claude Debussy
Track XVIII
Inspired by the 1976 composition "BabopbyeYa" by Dr. Nathaniel Irvin II
Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Thesaurus Rex (Roman Irvin publishing designee)/ Tang Nivri Publishing (ASCAP)/ Ink Is An Instrument (ASCAP)
Recorded / mixed at Wondaland Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA
℗ © 2010 Bad Boy Records, LLC. Manufactured and Distributed by Atlantic Recording Corporation, a Warner Music Group Company. 1290 Avenue Of The Americas, New York, NY 10104.
Manufactured in the E.U.
Inspired by Princess Leia's cinnamon buns hairstyle, Tim Burton's "Blue Girl With Wine", and rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2
Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Thesaurus Rex (Roman Irvin publishing designee)/ Tang Nivri Publishing (ASCAP)/ Ink Is An Instrument (ASCAP)
Recorded at Wondaland Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mixed by Nate Wonder & Roman GianArthur at Wondaland Studios and Phil Tan for RiotProof Productions at Soapbox Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA
* Based on the songs "Say You'll Go", "Cold War", "Ba Bop Bye Ya", and "57821"
Track II
Inspired by Li'l Ze from City of God, Fela's cigarettes, and Bob Marley's smile
Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Tang Nivri Publishing (ASCAP)/ Ink Is An Instrument (ASCAP)/ Saul Williams publishing designee
Produced for Wondaland Productions
Recorded at Wondaland Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mixed by Phil Tan for RiotProof Productions at Soapbox Studios, Atlanta, GA and Christopher Carmouche at Farmhouse Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA
Horn arrangement for Hornz Unlimited
Track III
Inspired by Chuck Lightning's Rollercoaster Romantic Escapades and Cindi's Malfunctioning Emotion Engine
Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Tang Nivri Publishing (ASCAP)/ Ink Is An Instrument (ASCAP)
Produced for Wondaland Productions
Recorded at Wondaland Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mixed by Phil Tan for RiotProof Productions at Soapbox Studios, Atlanta, GA and Christopher Carmouche at Farmhouse Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA
Track IV
Inspired by the collage in Stevie Wonder's mirrored sunglasses (see the Music of My Mind LP)
Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Tang Nivri Publishing/ Chrysalis Music (ASCAP)
Produced for Wondaland Productions
Recorded at Wondaland Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mixed for RiotProof Productions at Soapbox Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA
Track V
Inspired by Destino by Walt Disney and Salvador Dali
Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Tang Nivri Publishing (ASCAP)/ Ink Is An Instrument (ASCAP)
Produced for Wondaland Productions
Recorded at Wondaland Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mixed at Wondaland Studios, Atlanta, GA
Additional mixing by Phil Tan for RiotProof Productions and Christopher Carmouche
Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA
Track VI
Inspired by the atomic bombs in Muhammad Ali's fists and Martin McKnight's famous "I Have A Scream" speech
Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Tang Nivri Publishing (ASCAP)/ Ink Is An Instrument (ASCAP)
Produced for Wondaland Productions
Documented at Wondaland Studios, Atlanta, GA
Footage edited by Nate Wonder at Wondaland Studios and Phil Tan for RiotProof Productions at Soapbox Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA
Track VII
Inspired by Philippe Petit, Jame's Brown's Cape, and Cindi's Talk Talk interview (June 9, 2719)
Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Tang Nivri Publishing (ASCAP)/ Ink Is An Instrument (ASCAP)/ Polar Bears Toe Nails (BMI)
Produced for Wondaland Productions
Recorded at Wondaland Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mixed by Phil Tan for RiotProof Productions at Soapbox Studios, Atlanta, GA and Christopher Carmouche at Farmhouse Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA
Big Boi appears courtesy of LaFace Records
Track VIII
Inspired by the "She's Crying. It's Backwards." scene in Purple Rain
Produced for Wondaland Productions
Recorded at Wondaland Studio, Atlanta, GA
Mixed and mastered at Wondaland Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA
Track IX
Inspired by Frankenstein's monster, Rabbi Loew's Golem, and Katharine Burnheart's Alpha Platinum 9000 journals
Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Tang Nivri Publishing (ASCAP)/ Ink Is An Instrument (ASCAP)
Produced for Wondaland Productions
Recorded at Wondaland Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mixed for RiotProof Productions at Soapbox Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA
Track X
Inspired by a primal scream therapy session at The Palaca of the Dogs
Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Inkis An Instrument (ASCAP)/ Tang Nivri (ASCAP)/ Daddy Kellis Publishing (BMI)
Produced for Wondaland Productions
Recorded at Wondaland Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mixed by Nate "Rocket" Wonder & Roman GianArthur at Wondaland Studios and Chris Carmouche at Farmhouse Recording Studio, Atlanta, GA
Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA
Track XI
Inspired by a Stage Dive at the Bonnaroo Festival and Jack White's mustache
Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Tang Nivri Publishing (ASCAP)/ Ink Is An Instrument (ASCAP)
Produced for Wondaland Productions
Recorded at Wondaland Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mixed by Nate "Rocket" Wonder & Roman GianArthur at Wondaland Studios, Atlanta, GA and Christopher Carmouche at Farmhouse Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA
Track XII
Inspired by Fantasia, Mary Poppins, Peter Pan, and Cindi Mayweather's glowing heart
Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Thesaurus Rex (Roman Irvin publishing designee)/ Tang Nivri Publishing (ASCAP)/ Ink Is An Instrument (ASCAP)
Recorded at Wondaland Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mixed by Phil Tan for RiotProof Productions at Soapbox Studios, Nate Wonder & Roman GianArthur at Wondaland Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA
* Based on the songs "Mushrooms & Roses", "Sir Greendown", "Ba Bop Bye Ya", and "Oh, Maker"
Track XIII
Inspired by Cindi's last thoughts before entering cybertronic purgatory (July 18, 2719)
Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Tang Nivri Publishing (ASCAP)/ Ink Is An Instrument (ASCAP)/ Williamson, Music, An Imagem Company (ASCAP) / WB Music Corp. (ASCAP)
Produced for Wondaland Productions
Recorded / mixed at Wondaland Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA
Contains interpolations from "With A Song In My Heart" written by Richard Rodgers & Lorenz Hart ASCAP
Track XIV
Inspired by PKD, PRN, SS, EAW, WSB, GC and Sunlandic Summer
Recorded at Wondaland Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mixed for RiotProof Productions at Soapbox Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA
Of Montreal appears courtesy of Polyvinyl Records Co.
Track XV
Inspired by The Factory and various Wondaland mating rituals
Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Tang Nivri Publishing (ASCAP)/ Ink Is An Instrument (ASCAP)
Produced for Wondaland Productions
Recorded at Wondaland Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mixed by Phil Tan for RiotProof Productions at Soapbox Studios, Atlanta, GA and Christopher Carmouche at Farmhouse Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA
Track XVI
Inspired by Arthur Lee, The Hero With A Thousand Faces, and the blue of Luke's lightsaber
Produced for Wondaland Productions
Recorded at Wondaland Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mixed by Phil Tan for RiotProof Productions at Soapbox Studios, Atlanta, GA and Christopher Carmouche at Farmhouse Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA
Track XVII
Inspired by The Exodus (See the Metropolis Droid Control Orion Tapes) and Stevie's drum innovations on "Girl Blue"
Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Tang Nivri Publishing (ASCAP)/ Ink Is An Instrument (ASCAP)/ Thesaurus Rex (Roman Irvin publishing designee)
Produced for Wondaland Productions
Recorded at Wondaland Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mixed for RiotProof Productions at Soapbox Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA
Contains an interpolation of "Clair de Lune", the third movement of Suite bergamasque by Claude Debussy
Track XVIII
Inspired by the 1976 composition "BabopbyeYa" by Dr. Nathaniel Irvin II
Jane Lle Publishing (ASCAP)/ Thesaurus Rex (Roman Irvin publishing designee)/ Tang Nivri Publishing (ASCAP)/ Ink Is An Instrument (ASCAP)
Recorded / mixed at Wondaland Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA
Mastered at COS Mastering, Atlanta, GA
℗ © 2010 Bad Boy Records, LLC. Manufactured and Distributed by Atlantic Recording Corporation, a Warner Music Group Company. 1290 Avenue Of The Americas, New York, NY 10104.
Manufactured in the E.U.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Scanned): 075678989834
- Barcode (Text): 0 75678 98983 4
- Rights Society: GEMA/BIEM
- Label Code: LC 00121
- Matrix / Runout: [Warner 'W' logo] 756789898-3.2 V01 GNK
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI L017
- Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI 056T
- Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI 05M8
- Mould SID Code (Variant 3): IFPI 05M9
- Mould SID Code (Variant 4): IFPI 05N7
- Mould SID Code (Variant 5): IFPI 05R4
- Mould SID Code (Variant 6): IFPI 05M6
- Mould SID Code (Variant 7): IFPI 0762
- Mould SID Code (Variant 8): IFPI 053Z
- Mould SID Code (Variant 9): IFPI 0598
- Mould SID Code (Variant 10): IFPI 05R1
- Mould SID Code (Variant 11): IFPI 05L3
Other Versions (5 of 14)
View AllTitle (Format) | Label | Cat# | Country | Year | |||
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The Archandroid (2×LP, Album, Gatefold) | Wondaland | 512256-1 | US | 2010 | ||
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The ArchAndroid (Suites II And III) (CD, Album, WM Green) | Wondaland | 512256-2 | US | 2010 | ||
New Submission
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The ArchAndroid (CD, Album) | Wondaland | 4670001547482 | Russia | 2010 | ||
The Archandroid (2×LP, Album, Gatefold) | Wondaland | 7567-89246-0 | Europe | 2010 | |||
Recently Edited
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The ArchAndroid (CD, Album) | Bad Boy Entertainment | 2-512256 | Canada | 2010 |
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