The Underground EP is the debut EP

Extended play

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 by D12

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, released in 1997. The album was recorded and produced from late 1996 to mid 1997, with help from the Bass Brothers

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. The Underground EP is the only release by D12 that deceased member Bugz was featured in. The Underground EP included the original line-up of D12 which included Bizarre

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, Proof

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, Bugz, DJ Head

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, Eminem

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, Swifty McVay

Swifty McVay

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, Kon Artis

Kon Artis

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, Eye-Kyu, Fuzz Scoota, and Kuniva.

Track listing

1. "6 Reasons" - 4:18
2. "Art of War" - 5:24
3. "Derelict Theme" - 4:31
4. "Chance To Advance" - 5:12
5. "Activity As Phuctivity" - 6:05
6. "Filthy" - 3:17
7. "Fuck Battlin'" - 5:57
8. "Cock and Squeeze" - 5:05
9. "Bring Our Boys" - 4:35
10. "Bad News" - 4:09