The Danger Zone is the fifth and final studio album and fourth posthumous album by American hip hop artist Big L , released May 31, 2011 on RBC Records.[ 1] L's brother Donald Phinazee produced most of the album and other production came from DJ Phantom. The album was originally announced on April 12, 2011,[ 2] and features artists such as Gang Starr , O.C. , Herb McGruff , A.G. , Roc Raida , Lord Finesse as well as other D.I.T.C. members. It is the second album that contains unreleased and unheard tracks and freestyles.[ 3] [ 4] after Return of the Devil's Son .[ 5]
The Danger Zone Released May 31, 2011 (2011-05-31 ) Recorded 1994–1999 Genre Length 69 :50 Label Producer
The album received positive reviews and Andres Vasquez calls the album a "must have".[ 6]
Title 1. "8 Iz Enuff" (demo version featuring Terra, Herb McGruff , Buddah Bless, Big Twan, Killa Cam , Trooper J & Mike Boogie) 4:20 2. "Harlem N.Y.C." (Beats 2 Blow remix) (featuring Bootsie and Herb McGruff ) 4:46 3. "You Know What I'm About" (featuring Lord Finesse ) 4:26 4. "98 Halftime Radio" 3:39 5. "Yours" (featuring O.C. ) 4:10 6. "Work, Part II" (featuring Gang Starr ) 3:05 7. "Tru Master" 4:40 8. "Cluemanati" (featuring Herb McGruff) 4:59 9. "5 Fingas of Death" (featuring Lord Finesse , A.G., Fat Joe , Diamond D ) 4:53 10. "Let Me Find Out" 2:34 11. "We All Can't Ball" (featuring Liz Lucci and Richie Thums) 3:55 12. "S.K.I.T.S." (Remix featuring D.I.T.C. ) 4:05 13. "Live in Amsterdam" (featuring A.G. and Roc Raida ) 20:18 Total length: 69:50
Deluxe edition Title 14. "Raw & Ready" (featuring Party Arty ) 2:09 15. "Thick" (remix) 3:37 Total length: 75:36
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