''Incognegro'' is the independent and debut

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by American rapper

Ludacris Christopher Brian Bridges (born September 11, 1977), known professionally as Ludacris (, homophonous with 'ludicrous' in American English), is an American rapper, actor, record producer and record executive. Born in Champaign, Illinois, Ludac ...

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

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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 production was provided by

Jermaine Dupri Jermaine Dupri Mauldin (born September 23, 1972) is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, record executive, entrepreneur, and DJ. Early life Jermaine Dupri Mauldin was born on September 23, 1972, the son of Tina (Mosley) and Michael ...

and Organized Noize, among others. The album was supported by two singles: "Ho" (produced by Bangladesh), and " What's Your Fantasy" (featuring

Shawnna Rashawnna Guy (born January 3, 1978), better known by her stage name Shawnna, is an American rapper. She was the first female artist signed to Def Jam South through Ludacris' Disturbing tha Peace Records. She is a former member of the female Chi ...

, produced by Bangladesh). Every track would later appear on his second album except for "Intro", "It Wasn't Us", "Midnight Train", & "Rock and a Hard Place".

Singles

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

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

, while the production was also provided by Bangladesh.

Critical reception

Track listing

Chart positions

References

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