The song was later released as a part of Mood Muzik 4.5. Budden stated that he and J.Cardim were not able to clear a sample from the track, leading to it being scrapped from the album. On January 29, 2010, Budden released a now-scrapped track for the album named 'Downfall' via his Twitter page. On August 31, 2009, a potential single for the album named 'No Competition' featuring R&B singer Emanny was leaked unto the internet. It features Ab-Soul, Royce da 5'9' and Kobe, among others. On NovemJoe Budden released the mixtape ' A Loose Quarter' to positive critical feedback. Budden says this album will show his maturity and growth as an artist. At the end of 2012 Joe Budden embarked on the Second First Impression Tour. In September 2010, Budden signed to E1 Music, so the album was not released under Amalgam Digital. Budden said that Escape Route would give fans a taste of what to expect from him on his third studio effort. On August 11, 2009, Amalgam Digital and Budden released a digital-only album entitled Escape Route, the third piece of the four album concept. Budden has stated that the album is actually the final piece of the four album concept, which includes Halfway House, Padded Room and Escape Route, as he finally finds salvation and freedom from a sense of confinement that had been pervading his life and career.

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