''Incognegro'' is the debut

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by American rapper

Ludacris Christopher Brian Bridges (born September 11, 1977), known professionally as Ludacris (, spoken as "ludicrous" in American English), is an American rapper and songwriter. Born in Champaign, Illinois, Ludacris moved to Atlanta, Georgia, at age ...

. It was released on August 17, 1999, by Ludacris' newly founded independent

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, DTP Entertainment. Recording sessions took place from 1998 to 1999, with Ludacris serving as the record's

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, while the additional

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was provided by

Jermaine Dupri Jermaine Dupri Mauldin (born September 23, 1972) is an American rapper and record producer. Raised in Atlanta, Georgia as the son of Columbia Records executive Michael Mauldin, he began his career in music at the age of nine. He discovered th ...

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and

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, among others. The album was supported by two

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s produced by Bangladesh: "Ho" and " What's Your Fantasy" (featuring

Shawnna Rashawnna Guy (born January 3, 1978), better known by her stage name Shawnna, is an American rapper and singer from Chicago, Illinois. She is best known for her guest appearances on Ludacris' 2000 single " What's Your Fantasy", as well as his 2 ...

). Eleven tracks would later appear on his second album.

Singles

The lead

for his untitled independent album, called "Ho" was released on July 15, 1998. The song was produced by American

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. The second single, " What's Your Fantasy", was released on September 12, 2000. The song features guest verse from American rapper

, while the production was also provided by Bangladesh.

Track listing

Chart positions

References

{{Authority control 2000 debut albums Ludacris albums Albums produced by Bangladesh (record producer) Albums produced by Jermaine Dupri