| Metamorphosis | ||||
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| Released | 1 May 1998 | |||
| Recorded | August - December 1997 | |||
| Genre | Eurodance | |||
| Label | Columbia COL 489915 6 | |||
| Producer | Frank Bülow, Matiz, Nino Tielman, Perky Park, Peter Gräber | |||
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Metamorphosis is the fourth studio album by Culture Beat. [1] It was released by Columbia Records on 1 May 1998. [2] The record includes three singles.
Producer – Frank Bülow (tracks: 9), Matiz (tracks: 11), Nino Tielman* (tracks: 1 to 4, 12), Perky Park (tracks: 5 to 8, 10), Peter Gräber (tracks: 1 to 4, 9, 12)
Peter Zweier (tracks: 11)
Vocals – Kim Sanders
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