• Alpha Rowen – Tell Me Teacher
    • Alpha Rowen – Tell Me Teacher (Version)
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    • 2. Tell Me Teacher (Version)

    90s business by Owen "Alpha" Rolex. This is the heavy hitting first cut with conscious lyrics, expressive vocals and sparsed out dub on the flip.


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