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Alphagene

Kollegah · 2007

72 min · 20 tracks · hip-hop

A bold blend of braggadocio and intricate lyricism, wrapped in booming beats and a confident delivery.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • confident, motivational atmosphere
  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • long, immersive listening sessions

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — Established Kollegah's reputation in German rap, showcasing his unique style and lyrical skill.
Themes
German hip-hop bravado· ambition in adversity
Career context
'Alphagene' marks Kollegah's second studio album, released after his debut 'Zuhältertape' (2005) propelled him into the spotlight. At this stage, he was solidifying his unique style within the German hip-hop scene, blending clever wordplay with themes of success and resilience.
Stylistic neighbors
Farid Bang· Sido· Bushido
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Chronik 1 — Continues the bold lyricism and confident delivery while expanding on themes.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Neue Deutsche Welle by Fler — Shares a similar braggadocio and aggressive delivery, reflecting the ambition in the German rap scene.
Late Registration by Kanye West — Combines intricate lyricism with bold production, exploring themes of success and personal struggle.
Electro Ghetto by Bushido — Features a confident flow and themes of resilience, blending sharp wordplay with hard-hitting beats.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "Veni, Vidi, Vici".

  • 1 Intro 2:31
  • 2 Veni, Vidi, Vici Start here 2:26
  • 3 Alphagene 3:24
  • 4 Showtime III 4:35
  • 5 24/7 3:55
  • 6 Kuck auf die Goldkette 2007 3:51
  • 7 Endlevel 4:35
  • 8 Dealer (Prelude) 1:00
  • 9 Vom Dealer zum Star 3:51
  • 10 Star (Afterlude) 2:30
  • 11 Der Boss hängt voll Gold 4:06
  • 12 Sie hassen uns 3:52
  • 13 Alles was ich hab 3:47
  • 14 Selfmade Endbosse 4:28
  • 15 Machomannstyle 3:57
  • 16 Legenden 3:42
  • 17 Der Einzelkämpfer 3:14
  • 18 Ein Junge weint hier nicht 4:26
  • 19 Pokerfacekönig 4:15
  • 20 Outro 3:46

What to play next

This album is considered a Breakthrough in Kollegah's catalog. Established Kollegah's reputation in German rap, showcasing his unique style and lyrical skill.

Chronik 1
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Chronik 1

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Continues the bold lyricism and confident delivery while expanding on themes.
Boss der Bosse
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Boss der Bosse

2006

Sets the stage with a similar sound and energy leading into Alphagene.
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