Księga Tajemnicza. Prolog Explained

Księga Tajemnicza. Prolog
Type:Studio
Artist:Kaliber 44
Cover:Księga Tajemnicza. Prolog cover.jpg
Recorded:1995–1996
Genre:Hip-hop
Label:S.P. Records
Producer:Kaliber 44, Rahim, Jajonasz
Next Title:W 63 minuty dookoła świata
Next Year:1998

Księga Tajemnicza. Prolog is the debut album of Polish hip-hop group Kaliber 44, released in 1996, on S.P. Records. The album is one of the most influential releases in the history of Polish hip-hop.

The album was entirely recorded and produced by members of Kaliber 44, except two tracks which were produced by Rahim from 3xKlan and Jajonasz. The sound of Księga Tajemnicza. Prolog is dark and minimalist, taking influences from psychedelic hip hop. The group called themselves "the Knights of Mary" ("Mary" being slang for marijuana).

The group was inspired by the sound and style of such groups as Gravediggaz and Wu-Tang Clan.

Track list

TitleTitle translationProducerSample / notesTime
1"Wejście" "Entrance"
  • Dialogue from "Poszukiwacze złota"
0:19
2"Nasze mózgi wypełnione są Marią""Our Brains Are Filled with Mary"Jajonasz, Mag Magik I3:50
3"Usłysz mój głos""Hear My Voice"Mag Magik I2:07
4"Brat nie ma już miłości dla mnie""Brother Has No More Love For Me"Mag Magik I 4:04
5"Psychoza""Psychosis"Lord MM Dab
  • Scratches by DJ Feel-X
4:12
6"To czyni mnie innym od was wszystkich""What Makes Me Different From You All"Lord MM Dab
  • Scratches by DJ Feel-X
4:23
7"Więcej szmalu 2""More Cash Pt. 2"Mag Magik I
  • Scratches by DJ Feel-X
3:58
8"Do boju zakon Marii" "To Fight, the Order of Mary"Jajonasz, Mag Magik I 3:56
9"Bierz mój miecz i masz""Take My Sword and Have It"Jajonasz, Mag Magik I
  • Dialogue from "Thumbelina"
  • Scratches by DJ Feel-X
4:15
10"+ i -""+ and -"Mag Magik I4:55
11"Moja obawa (bądź a klęknę)""My Anxiety (Be and I'll Kneel)"Rahim4:01
12"Psychodela" (feat. 3xKlan)"Psychedelia"Rahim5:48
13"Bez wyjścia""No Way Out"
  • Dialogue from "Poszukiwacze złota"
0:31