A Son Unique

A Son Unique is the third and final studio album by Ol' Dirty Bastard. It was supposed to be released after ODB's death in 2004 but was eventually shelved. It was meant to be distributed by label owner Damon Dash. However, label issues prevented the album's release. Despite this, it has been available as a digital download and promo CDs had been circulating on the resale market.

Background

On the day of its planned release, A Son Unique was made available on iTunes. The release was eventually cancelled by ODB's label, Roc-A-Fella. The album was finally going to be released in November 2009 to commemorate the fifth anniversary of ODB's death, but eventually got delayed again. As of 2025, A Son Unique has never been physically released, but available on digital music distribution services.
Before releasing A Son Unique, ODB changed his stage name from Ol' Dirty Bastard to Dirt McGirt. The working title for the album was Dirt McGirt.

Track listing

Possible Leftover Songs

- “Why You Build Me Up?”. Was later released on Rhymefest’s 2006 album “Blue Collar” only appearing singing the chorus.
- “Osirus”
2 versions of the song were released. • Lyrical Virus released on Osirus: The [Official Mixtape|Osirus : The Official Mixtape]. • Osirus was Released on O.D.B.’s compilation album “Message to the [Other Side – Osirus Part 1]”.
- “Coochie Banging”
Remixed Version released on The Black Keys 2009 album “BlackRoc”
- “No More ”
Produced By : Unknown
- “High In The Clouds”
Released on Osirus : The Official Mixtape.
- “Dirty, Dirty”
Released on Osirus : The Official Mixtape.
- “Who Can Make It Happen Like Dirt”
Released on Osirus : The Official Mixtape.
- "Welcome Home" was one of the first songs he recorded when he got released from Prison. shares the same beat as Lumidee's 2003 song "Never Leave You "