{"product_id":"bahamadia_kollage_2026_lba","title":"Kollage","description":"The album Kollage, Bahamadia's debut opus released in 1996, is rightly considered one of the greatest rap albums of the 90s. For the very first time, Be With presents the definitive double vinyl edition of this timeless hip-hop classic, including the legendary track \"Path To Rhythm\", previously unavailable on the original album and on any other vinyl format. An album with irresistible energy from start to finish, Kollage showcases Bahamadia's smooth and precise flow, carried by swirling rhymes and incisive confidence, over a series of smooth, jazzy, and punchy beats. Naturally cool and funky, it is a must-have for fans of 90s hip-hop.The entirety of the Kollage album was recorded at D\u0026amp;D Studios, and the influence of Gang Starr is palpable. DJ Premier produced five tracks, in addition to the punchy tracks Guru had already produced with her. Collaborating with the cream of the mid-90s East Coast scene, Kollage is, as a result, an album that demonstrates eclectic musical taste, drawing influences from diverse fields.With intelligent and poetic lyrics, and a laconic verbal style imbued with warm texture and surprising energy, Bahamadia's flow draws as much from Aretha Franklin and Nancy Wilson as from Q-Tip, Schoolly D, and Lady B. From the first notes of \"WordPlay\", Bahamadia confidently deploys her talent for old-school rhyme battles over a Guru beat, carried by an irresistibly driving bassline, sensual jazz brass, and a vocal sample from Jeru for the chorus. Next comes \"Spontaneity\", a track both understated and rawly beautiful, which captivates with its enchanting atmosphere.As expected, despite a very favorable critical reception upon its release, Kollage suffered from disappointing sales. For years, and far too long, it remained an unjustly overlooked album, an increasingly forgotten gem. We hope that this double vinyl reissue - both visually and audibly exceptional - will help to correct this situation.This 2024 reissue from \"Be With\" was mastered for vinyl by Simon Francis, cut by Cicely Balston, and pressed at Record Industry.","brand":"Bahamadia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57307670282584,"sku":null,"price":20260522.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0898\/4943\/0360\/files\/4251804144131.jpg?v=1779009981","url":"https:\/\/vinyles.com\/en\/products\/bahamadia_kollage_2026_lba","provider":"Vinyles.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}