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N.O.R.E. – Close Encounters (2011) | Track profile | Dork

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N.O.R.E.
Big Pun Tribute (Mixtape)
Close Encounters

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Close Encounters

Release date: 7th February 2011

From Big Pun Tribute (Mixtape)

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"Close Encounters" is a track by N.O.R.E., from the album Big Pun Tribute (Mixtape), released 7th February 2011.

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N.O.R.E.

N.O.R.E.

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From Big Pun Tribute (Mixtape)

2011

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Big Pun Tribute (Mixtape)

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2011

—Where Ya At (Remix)
—Big Pun Tribute (Interlude)
—John Blaze (Original Version)
—Fire
—Stretch Armstrong & Bobbito Freestyle on Hot 97
—Close Encounters
—Big Pun Tribute (Intro)
—Big Pun Tribute (Interlude)
—BX To BK
—Mamma (Original Version)
—King MC
—Loco Bananas
—Resurrection
—Still Not A Player (Demo)
—Rhyme for Rhyme
—Round and Round (Brooklyn Funk R&B Bump Mix)
—Stretch Armstrong & Bobbito Freestyle on WKCR (’95)

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