Life Of The Infamous: The Best Of Mobb Deep

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  • Artist: Mobb Deep (See All Albums by Mobb Deep)

  • Date Released: Oct 31, 2006

  • Genre: Hip-Hop/R&B, Style: Rap, Hip-Hop

  • Label: LOUD/Legacy

  • Copyright: (P) 1993 The Island Def Jam Music Group, 1995 BMG Music, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2001 Loud Records LLC, 2004 Zomba Recording LLC, 2006 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

Total Tracks: 17   Total Length: 69:47

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