Kollage (album)

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Kollage
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Studio album by
ReleasedMarch 19, 1996 (1996-03-19)
Recorded1994–1995
Studio
Genre
Length46:39
Label
Producer
Bahamadia chronology
Kollage
(1996)
BB Queen
(2000)
Singles from Kollage
  1. "Total Wreck"
    Released: 1994
  2. "Uknowhowwedu"
    Released: 1995
  3. "I Confess"
    Released: 1996
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [2]
Robert Christgau Five Pointed Star Solid.svg Five Pointed Star Solid.svg Five Pointed Star Solid.svg [3]
Muzik Star full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [4]
Spin 6/10 [5]
The Source Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svg [6]

Kollage is the debut studio album by the American hip-hop artist Bahamadia. It was released on March 19, 1996, via Chrysalis Records. The recording sessions took place at Firehouse Studio, D&D Studios, Studio G and Battery Studios, in New York. The album was produced by DJ Premier, Da Beatminerz, GuRu, N.O. Joe, DJ Red Handed, Ski Beatz, and the Roots. It features guest appearances from Lil' Cess, DJ Red Handed, Karen Bernod, K-Swift, Mecca Star, Nou, P.A.N., Ski Beatz and X-Cetra.

Contents

The album peaked at number 126 on the Billboard 200, number 13 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and number 3 on the Heatseekers Albums charts in the United States. It was supported with three singles: "Total Wreck", "Uknowhowwedu" and "I Confess".

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Intro" Chris Martin DJ Premier 0:50
2."Wordplay" GuRu 3:17
3."Spontaneity" (featuring Lil' Cess and P.A.N.) Da Beatminerz 4:08
4."Rugged Ruff"
  • Reed
  • Martin
DJ Premier3:08
5."Interlude"MartinDJ Premier0:29
6."I Confess" (featuring X-Cetra) N.O. Joe 4:06
7."Uknowhowwedu" (featuring DJ Red Handed and Ski Beatz)
3:35
8."Interlude"
  • W. Dewgarde
  • E. Dewgarde
Da Beatminerz1:09
9."Total Wreck"
  • Reed
  • Elam
GuRu3:26
10."Innovation"
  • Reed
  • W. Dewgarde
  • E. Dewgarde
Da Beatminerz3:23
11."Da Jawn" (featuring Nou)
5:19
12."Interlude"
  • W. Dewgarde
  • E. Dewgarde
Da Beatminerz1:05
13."True Honey Buns (Dat Freak Shit)" (featuring Lil' Cess)
  • Reed
  • Martin
DJ Premier3:41
14."3 the Hard Way" (featuring K-Swift and Mecca Star)
  • Reed
  • Martin
DJ Premier4:12
15."Biggest Part of Me" (featuring Karen Bernod and Lil' Cess)
  • Reed
  • Johnson
N.O. Joe4:51
Total length:46:39
Bonus track
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
16."Path to Rhythm"
  • JFK
  • Lee Miles
  • Richard Blask
3:21
Sample credits

Personnel

Charts

Chart (1996)Peak
position
US Billboard 200 [7] 126
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) [8] 13
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard) [9] 3

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