Station Identification (album) explained

Station Identification
Type:Studio
Artist:Channel Live
Cover:Station Identification.jpg
Recorded:1993–94
Genre:Hip hop
Label:Capitol
Next Title:Armaghetto
Next Year:2000

Station Identification is the first studio album by American hip hop duo Channel Live. It was released on March 21, 1995, via Capitol Records. The recording sessions took place at The Crib in New York City and at Palm Tree Studios. It was produced by KRS-One, Salaam Remi, and Rheji Burrell. The album debuted at number 58 on the Billboard 200 and number 9 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.

The album is best known for its lead single, "Mad Izm", which was a collaboration with KRS-One. The song became Channel Live's biggest hit, peaking at number 54 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number three on the Hot Rap Singles. The track was remixed by D.I.T.C.'s Buckwild for his 2007 compilation album Rare Studio Masters as track one on disc one. "Reprogram" reached number 31 on the Maxi-Singles chart.

Charts

Chart (1995)Peak
position
US Billboard 200[1] 58
US Top R&B Albums (Billboard)[2] 9

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Billboard 200 Chart: Week of April 8, 1995. November 15, 2020. Billboard.
  2. April 8, 1995. Top R&B Albums. Billboard. en. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.. 21. 0006-2510. November 15, 2020.