Bossaura is the third studio album by German rapper Kollegah, released on 14 October 2011 through the Düsseldorf-based label Selfmade Records. The album belongs to the German hip-hop genre and was recorded in Osnabrück during 2010 and 2011.
The album marked an important stage in Kollegah’s early career. It followed his previous releases and preceded the highly successful collaborative album Jung, brutal, gutaussehend 2, which he recorded with Farid Bang.
What Is Bossaura?
Bossaura is a German hip-hop album created by Kollegah during his period with Selfmade Records. The record contains 18 tracks in its standard edition, while other versions included additional material.
The album was produced by several producers, including Jay-Ho, Abaz, X-Plosive, 2Bough, Böse Beatz, Saabiza, GeeFuturistic, DirtyDasmo, and others. Kollegah worked closely with Sun Diego during the album’s creation, with Sun Diego involved in the creative process and mixing.
Release of Bossaura
Selfmade Records released Bossaura on 14 October 2011. It was made available physically in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland as well as digitally for international listeners.
Before its official release, the album had been announced under a different title.
On 12 August 2011, Selfmade Records announced the project as Flex, Sluts, Rock ‘n’ Roll. The title was later changed to Bossaura in September 2011.
The change became part of the album’s release story and helped establish Bossaura as the project’s definitive name.
Recording and Production
The recordings for Bossaura took place in Osnabrück, Germany.
According to accounts of the album’s production, Kollegah began collecting ideas for the project in 2010 before production officially began in March 2011. The production process lasted approximately four months. During the recording period, around 30 songs were created, after which Kollegah selected material for the final album and added several new tracks.
The selection process was intended to create a coherent and consistent album rather than simply release every song recorded during the sessions.
Collaboration With Sun Diego
Sun Diego played an important role in the creation of Bossaura.
The two artists had established a studio together in Osnabrück, where much of the album’s work was carried out. According to the German-language account of the album’s production, Sun Diego was involved throughout the creative process and later handled the album’s mixing.
Sun Diego also appears as a collaborator on material connected with the album.
His involvement illustrates the collaborative nature of the production despite Bossaura being a Kollegah solo album.
Producers Behind Bossaura
A number of producers contributed to the album.
Jay-Ho produced many of the tracks, including songs such as Für immer (Intro), Spotlight, Jetlag, Mondfinsternis, Billionaire’s Club, Kobrakopf, and Flex, Sluts, Rock’n Roll. He also worked on material associated with the limited deluxe edition.
Abaz was another important contributor, working on tracks including Cosmopolit and the title track Bossaura, with X-Plosive also involved in some of these productions. Other producers contributed to individual songs and collaborations.
The involvement of multiple producers gave the album a broad production base while maintaining its overall German hip-hop identity.
Tracks and Editions
Bossaura was released in several versions.
The standard edition contained 18 tracks. A limited edition added bonus material, including Internationaler Player Reloaded, Entertainment, and Cosmopolit. The limited version also included merchandise such as a T-shirt and poster.
An iTunes edition included 2 Sexy as an additional bonus track along with a digital cover and videos for Mondfinsternis and Business Paris.
The different editions gave collectors and fans access to material that was not included on the standard release.
Bossaura’s Chart Performance
The album performed strongly on the German-speaking European music charts.
In Germany, Bossaura reached number five on the album chart. It reached number 19 in Austria and number 14 in Switzerland.
These chart results placed the album among Kollegah’s notable releases from his Selfmade Records period.
The album’s performance also helped establish the foundation for the later stages of his career, when subsequent releases achieved even higher chart positions.
Bossaura Street-EP
The Bossaura project continued beyond the original album release.
At the end of December 2011, Selfmade Records released the Bossaura Street-EP as a free download. It contained eight songs from the album with alternative productions by Abaz.
The tracks included:
- Immer noch
- Billionaire’s Club
- Bossaura
- Flex, Sluts, Rock ’n’ Roll
- Drugs in den Jeans
- Undercover
- Kobrakopf
- Mondfinsternis
Some guest appearances from the original versions were removed from the new versions, while additional producers also contributed to the reworked material.
The Street-EP provided another way for listeners to experience songs from Bossaura through alternative beats and arrangements.
Bossaura in Kollegah’s Discography
Bossaura occupies a significant position in Kollegah’s early discography.
It came after his 2008 self-titled album and the projects he released during his early Selfmade Records period. It was followed by the collaborative album Jung, brutal, gutaussehend 2 with Farid Bang in 2013.
Later in his career, Kollegah released albums including King, Imperator, and La Deutsche Vita, among numerous other projects.
Looking at his broader discography, Bossaura represents an early point in the development of the artist’s long-running solo career.
Selfmade Records and Bossaura
Selfmade Records played a central role in Bossaura‘s release.
The German record label had previously released several Kollegah projects and was responsible for other important German hip-hop releases during the period. Bossaura appeared in the label’s 2011 release schedule alongside other projects from its roster.
The album therefore belongs not only to Kollegah’s discography but also to the history of Selfmade Records and its role in German hip-hop during the late 2000s and early 2010s.
Artwork and Visual Presentation
The visual presentation of Bossaura was also part of the album’s identity.
The cover photograph was taken by Laion, while Jacob Roschinski was responsible for the design and layout of the artwork. The booklet also included photographs from various trips made by the rapper.
The artwork helped give the physical release its own visual identity and complemented the album’s packaging.
Why Bossaura Is Notable
Bossaura is notable for several reasons.
First, it represents an important stage in Kollegah’s development as a solo artist. Second, it brought together a large group of producers and collaborators, particularly Sun Diego, who played an important role in its creation.
The album also performed well commercially, reaching the top five in Germany and charting in Austria and Switzerland.
Its associated Street-EP further extended the project and demonstrated how alternative productions could give previously released songs a different presentation.
Conclusion
Bossaura is the third studio album by German rapper Kollegah, released on 14 October 2011 by Selfmade Records. Recorded in Osnabrück, the album was created through an extensive production process involving Kollegah, Sun Diego, and numerous producers.
The album was released in several editions, including standard, limited, and iTunes versions, with additional tracks and material available depending on the edition. It reached number five in Germany, number 19 in Austria, and number 14 in Switzerland.
With its extensive production team, multiple editions, accompanying Street-EP, and position within Kollegah’s early discography, Bossaura remains a notable release from the German hip-hop scene of 2011.