Penitentiary Philosophy (track)
by Erykah Badu

Penitentiary Philosophy by Erykah Badu
Year: 2000
From the album Mama's Gun (track #1)
Average Rating: 
84/100 (from 49 votes)
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Average Rating: 
84/100 (from 49 votes)
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