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The Rundown: Ghostface Killah, 36 Seasons - Tiring of hip hop music's drug dealer-as-hero scenario, Ghostface Killah marks his return with a blaxploitation-inspired LP in the vein of Foxy Brown or Sweet Jesus, Preacherman. Instead of pushing dope, Ghost's character emerges from a nine-year stretch with a desire to rid his neighborhood of the stuff. Joining him is a cast of rap luminaries, inlcuding Kool G Rap and AZ, and R&B up-and-comer Kandace Springs, who plays his former girlfriend Bamboo. Check out this track-by-track synopsis of Ghost's new cinematic vision.  (Photo: Salvation Music/Tommy Boy Records)

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"The Battlefield" featuring Kool G Rap, AZ and Tre Williams - Ghost squads up with Tre Williams and rap vets Kool G Rap and AZ to decry the deterioration of the streets over a banging, soul music-fueled beat. "Staten Island ain't the same, s**t is lame," Ghost observes. "No familiar faces, son. I'm dodgin' the game." (Photos from Left: Kevin Winter/Getty Images, Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

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Love Don’t Live Here No More feat. Kandace Springs - A fan of classic love R&B, Ghost kicks yet another ballad flow to his girl Bamboo, who he left nine years prior to complete a Rikers Isle bid. She says she's moved on, but when Ghost spits the rhyme, we see that it's only a temporary condition.  (Photos from Left: Matthew Peyton/Getty Images for Microsoft, Bryan Steffy/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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"Here I Go Again" feat. AZ and Rell - Having squared away business with his former wifey, Ghost steps into the old neighborhood where he meets up with his crime partner (AZ) who's now a police officer. With new crews running the block, the two hatch a plan to clean up their community. "The blocks corrupt and it's time to choose," spits Ghost. "There's some n***a runnin' drugs that can't be touched. I want you to handle the dirt it would mean so much." (Photo: Stefan Hoederath/Redferns via Getty Images) 

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"Loyalty" feat. Kool G. Rap and Nems - At this point in the narrative, Ghost teams with Kool G and Nems to plot hits on their rivals. "My intuition is my position to stay loyal," rhymes Nems. "You ain't got to get your hands dirty. I'll do it for you."  (Photo: Owen Richasrds/Corbis)

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"It’s a Thin Line Between Love and Hate" feat. The Revelations - Ghost steps out of the story to let The Revelations jump in to sing an updated rendition of this 1971 soul classic by The Persuaders. (Photo: Lloyd Bishop/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank)

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"The Dogs of War" featuring Shawn Wigs and Kool G Rap - "We gone ambush, blow out the windows. Set flames turn the pilots on," Ghost instructs. "Set up bombs by the main. Tie n****s up by the radiator." Joining with G Rap and Shawn Wigs, Ghost makes his move on the local kingpins.  (Photo: Maureen Vana/ZUMA Press/Corbis)

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"Emergency Procedure" feat. Pharoahe Monch - The drama factor is raised when Ghost is shot and seriously wounded in his mission. But he's taken care of by an off-the-grid doctor, who patches Tony Starks up and gets him back on his way.  (Photos from Left: Brad Barket/PictureGroup, Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

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"Double Cross" feat. AZ - Back on the block, Ghost celebrates the positive outcome of his vigilante work. "Cleaned up now I got to find Bamboo. I changed s**t and got rid of the fools," Ghost declares. "Things'll be different, no need to feel pressured. No more drug houses. Children can be treasured." However, by mid-song he's been arrested and double crossed by his police buddy/co-conspirator AZ. (Photos from Left: Andrew Marks/PictureGroup, AZ via Instagram)

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"Bamboo’s Lament" feat. Kandace Springs - This next track cuts to a brief refrain sung by Bamboo, who's feeling regret for how things played out with Ghost.  (Photo: Scott Gries/Getty Images)

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"Pieces of the Puzzle" feat. AZ - But wait. The story gives way to yet another layer as Ghost, while once again locked down, figures out over a steam-piston rhythm that Bamboo's man is the double-dealing cop.  (Photo: Robb D. Cohen/ Retna ltd./Corbis) 

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"Homicide" feat. Nems and Shawn Wigs - Unfolding to an ethereal boom bap rhythm, this track tells the part of the plot where the former kingpin's goons seek revenge on Ghost, first killing his brother and then going after him. (Photo: Johnny Louis/WENN.com)

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"Blood in the Streets" feat. AZ - "Gas mask down, it's revenge mode," Ghost decares. "I gotta level my lead so I let it explode. I gotta stay focused, put on my killer face. Figure out how to get them all in the same place." You guessed it: it's G.F.K.'s revenge.  (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

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"Call My Name" - If you've seen your share of blaxploitation flicks, this track sets up this scenario: a triumphant Ghost surveys his transformed hood, which sports a new memorial to his brother, and Bamboo appoaches to reconcile their relationship. Basically, Ghost is back, stretch Cadillacs and fruit cocktails.(Photo: Fergus McDonald/Getty Images)

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"I Love You for All Seasons" feat. The Revelations - Ghost concludes this hood tale with a soul music instrumental (like during film credits) done by The Revelations. Now you can put your popcorn and drink down and exit the theater.  (Photo: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images)