''Heavy Metal Payback'' is the sixth solo album by German rapper

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, released 10 October 2008 under the record label

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. The title of the album was taken from an earlier song titled "Heavy Metal Payback" from ''Aggro Ansage Nr. 2''. Three singles were released: "Ching Ching", "

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Karel Gott ) Sinatra of the East( cs, Sinatra Východu, link=no)Divine Charlie Kennst du die Stars "Kennst du die Stars" (German: "Do you know the Stars") is the third single by German rapper Bushido featuring comedian Oliver Pocher, from his album, ''Heavy Metal Payback''. The song based on a hip-hop beat and a horns loop. Lyrical context ...

" (feat.

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). The album sold over 100,000 copies and received gold status in Germany.

Production

The album was co-produced by Bushido. Most of the songs were produced by Martin Stock and Beatlefield (DJ Stickle &

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). Bushido organized an orchestra and a choir to record them. The orchestra was recorded in the great hall of slowakish radio and the recordings were mixed by DJ Stickle in the studio. Martin Stock conducted the orchestra.

Track listing

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