The Bootleg of the Bootleg EP
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The Bootleg of the Bootleg EP was released as Jean Grae
's second album in 2003. After this album was released, The Roots
as well as others realized Jean Grae's talent and gave her guest appearances on their albums. She is now part of the OkayPlayer
artist collective.
After track 6, "Chapter One: Destiny", the tracklisting indicates the rest of the album consists of 'hidden bootleg tracks'. You'll only see six tracks on any player, but there are in fact seventeen. The hidden tracks are known as "45 Minute Megamix" and many sample beats from prominent rappers like Jay-Z
and Nas
.
Jean Grae
Jean Grae , born November 26, 1976 is an American hip hop artist who hails from South Africa. She rose to prominence in the underground hip-hop scene in New York City, and has since built an international fanbase.- Early life :...
's second album in 2003. After this album was released, The Roots
The Roots
The Roots is an American hip hop/neo soul band formed in 1987 by Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter and Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are famed for beginning with a jazzy, eclectic approach to hip hop which still includes live instrumentals...
as well as others realized Jean Grae's talent and gave her guest appearances on their albums. She is now part of the OkayPlayer
Okayplayer
Okayplayer.com is an online hip-hop and alternative music website and community, described by Rolling Stone as a "tastemaker" and "an antidote to dull promotional Web sites used by most artists". The group was co-founded by The Roots' drummer Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson as a loose musical...
artist collective.
Track listing
- "Hater's Anthem"
- "Take Me"
- "Swing Blades"
- Featuring Cannibal OxCannibal OxCannibal Ox, also known as CanOx, is an abstract hip hop duo from Harlem, New York City. Its members include Vast Aire and Vordul Mega. They are often accompanied by DJ Cip-One...
- Featuring Cannibal Ox
- "My Crew"
- "Code Red"
- Featuring Block McCloud and Pumpkinhead
- "Chapter One: Destiny"
- "Breathe Easy"
- Samples beat from "Lyrical Exercise" by Jay-ZJay-ZShawn Corey Carter , better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $450 million as of 2010...
- Samples beat from "Lyrical Exercise" by Jay-Z
- "A Little Story"
- Samples beat from "Day One" by D.I.T.C.
- "You Don't Want It"
- Samples beat from "Role Model" by EminemEminemMarshall Bruce Mathers III , better known by his stage name Eminem or his alter ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter and actor. Eminem's popularity brought his group project, D12, to mainstream recognition...
- Samples beat from "Role Model" by Eminem
- "Excuse Me Sir"
- Samples beat from "Excuse Me Miss" by Jay-ZJay-ZShawn Corey Carter , better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $450 million as of 2010...
- Samples beat from "Excuse Me Miss" by Jay-Z
- "High"
- Samples beat from "Purple" by NasNasNasir bin Olu Dara Jones, who performs under the name Nas , formerly Nasty Nas, is an American rapper and actor. He is regarded as one of the most important figures in hip hop and one of the most skilled and influential rappers of all-time...
- Samples beat from "Purple" by Nas
- "Keep Livin"
- Samples beat from "On My Block" by ScarfaceScarface (rapper)Brad Terrence Jordan , better known by his stage name Scarface, is an American rapper, and recording artist from Houston, Texas and a member of the Geto Boys. He is originally from South Park, Houston.-Life and career:...
- Samples beat from "On My Block" by Scarface
- "You Don't Know"
- Samples beat from "U Don't Know" by Jay-ZJay-ZShawn Corey Carter , better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $450 million as of 2010...
- Samples beat from "U Don't Know" by Jay-Z
- "Bum Deal"
- Featuring Natural Resource
- "Negro Baseball League"
- Featuring Natural Resource
- "Dichotomy"
- "Spittin' Bars"
After track 6, "Chapter One: Destiny", the tracklisting indicates the rest of the album consists of 'hidden bootleg tracks'. You'll only see six tracks on any player, but there are in fact seventeen. The hidden tracks are known as "45 Minute Megamix" and many sample beats from prominent rappers like Jay-Z
Jay-Z
Shawn Corey Carter , better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $450 million as of 2010...
and Nas
Nas
Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones, who performs under the name Nas , formerly Nasty Nas, is an American rapper and actor. He is regarded as one of the most important figures in hip hop and one of the most skilled and influential rappers of all-time...
.