Can I Keep This Pen? is the third album from New York-based rap trio Northern State . The album saw a slight departure in song styling, with some obvious pop/indie influences, and as many pop songs as traditional rap songs.
Title 1. "Mic Tester" 1:47 2. "Better Already" 2:57 3. "Oooh Girl" 2:57 4. "Mother May I?" (feat. Chuck Brody) 3:15 5. "Away Away" 3:35 6. "Good Distance" 3:25 7. "Iluvitwhenya" 3:16 8. "Sucka Mofo" 3:12 9. "Cold War" 2:26 10. "Run Off the Road" 2:33 11. "Things I'll Do" 3:26 12. "Cowboy Man" 3:41 13. "Three Amigas" (feat. Murray Hill) 3:41 14. "Fall Apart" (feat. Kaki King ) 3:51
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