| Product Summary | | Label: Uni/interscope | | UPC: 00606949066123 | | Release Date: 9/26/2000 | | Buy.com Sku: 60438494 | | Item#: MXDYKK | Format:  CD |
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(P) 2000 Interscope Records
(C) 2000 Interscope Records
| The Black Eyed Peas album, BRIDGING THE GAP, is their sophomore effort after making the jump from hip hop dancers to rescpected rap trio. Guests on BRIDGING THE GAP include Macy Gray, Mos Def, Les Nubian, De La Soul, Esthero, Chali 2NA, and Wyclef Jean.
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Notes & Personnel Info |  | Black Eyed Peas: Will.i.am (vocals, Fender Rhodes piano, Clavinet, Hammond B-3 organ, Moog synthezizer, programming); Apl.de.ap (programming); Taboo. | | Additional personnel includes: Wyclef Jean (vocals, guitar); De La Soul, | | Mos Def, Macy Gray, Les Nubians, Chali 2Na, Esthero, Kim Hill (vocals); Michaelangelo Fratantuno (guitar); Kevin Torfeh, Susanna Giordano, Roberto Cani, Susan Chatman (strings); Pritz Board (trumpet, Hammond B-3 organ, Moog synthesizer); Jose Espinoza, Eulises Bella, Asoru Sierra (horns); Jerry Duplessis, Miles Taket (bass); DJ Motive (cuts). | | Producers includes: Will Adams, DJ Premier, Wyclef Jean, Rhett Lawrence, Apl.de.ap. | | Engineers include: Eddie Sancho, Dexter Thibeau, Dejuana Richardson. | | Personnel: Kim Hill (vocals); Wyclef Jean (guitar); Suzanna Giordono, Roberto Cani, Susan Chatman (strings); Printz Board (trumpet, keyboards). | | Audio Mixers: Dave Pensado; Dexter Thibou. | | Recording information: Cutting Room Studio, Newyork, NY; D&D Studios, New York, NY; D&D Studios, NY, NY; Encore Studios, Burbank, CA; Paramont Studios, Los Angeles, CA; Paramount Studios, Los Angeles, CA; Stewchia, Los Angeles, CA; Stewchis, Los Angeles, CA. | | Is this the real thing or a substitute? In 1998, Black Eyed Peas released their debut, Behind the Front, and by most accounts, it snugly filled a hole left behind by the absent, optimistic talents of A Tribe Called Quest and De La Soul. So in the same year that Jurassic 5 complete their first proper release and De La Soul finally return, is there any room for a group like BEP anymore? Well, maybe. While the album fails in its titular intention of bringing together the two exclusionary worlds of rap and rock, it still diligently follows in the footsteps of its predecessor's highs. Maybe one might have to look toward Kim Hill -- the group's backing vocalist -- who seems to have a larger impact this time. Hill hovers over terrific sun-streaked ditties like "Tell Your Mama Come" and the irrepressible "Hot" without a hitch. The other collaborations follow her lead too. From Macy Gray to Les Nubians to Mos Def to, yes, even Jurassic 5 and De La Soul, none of these guest artists feel out of place or contrived. Undoubtedly, this second release finally proves that BEP get to mark their own territory in the history of old-school, soulful -- and playful -- hip-hop. Because Bridging the Gaps is a terrific follow-up full of warmth. Unlike what the advertisements might say, this is a multi-ethnic, multi-faceted substitute that should be accepted immediately. ~ Dean Carlson | | Black Eyed Peas represent the kind of progressive hip-hop approach associated with bands such as A Tribe Called Quest or the Roots. While their straight-up rapping skills are indisputable, it's the group's quirky arrangements, production style, and preference for live tracks instead of pre-programmed ones that sets them apart from the pack. | | Throughout BRIDGING THE GAP, the trio makes it clear that they're on a mission to take hip-hop to a smarter, more sophisticated place. This is accomplished almost as much by what they don't do as by what they do. They spend a lot of time talking about unification and other high-minded ideals, and distancing themselves from any notions of violence. They also take care to collaborate with artists they consider like-minded, including De La Soul, Wyclef, and Macy Gray. BRIDGING THE GAP's mix of funk, rap, pop, and soul is a strong brew when combined with the Black Eyed Peas' often-heady lyrical sentiments. |
Producer: Rhett Lawrence; Will Adams; Wyclef Jean |
Musical Guests | | Macy Gray | | Les Nubians | | Mos Def | | Esthero | | De La Soul | | Wyclef Jean | | Chali 2NA |
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| | Technical Info | | Release Date : 09/26/2000 | | Original Release Date : 2000 | | Catalog ID : 490661 | | Label : Interscope Records (USA) | | Number of Discs : 1 | | Studio/Live : Studio | | Mono/Stereo : Stereo | | SPAR Code : n/a | | UPC : 00606949066123 |
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| | Professional Reviews | | Rolling Stone (10/12/00, p.90)
- 3 stars out of 5 - "...A more organic-feeling representation of their considerable skills and vision. Uncluttered but muscular production, deft samples and smart rhymes ensure repeated listenings..."Q (11/00, p.101)
- 3 stars out of 5 - "...Right-on rapping....their Hispanic-flavored style constantly edges between sounding cool and simply withdrawn..." Mixmag (9/00, p.169)
- 3 out of 5 - "...Original, funked-up music....BRIDGING THE GAPS is another little gem..." The Source (12/00, pp.240-2)
- 3 stars out of 5 - "...BEP fine-tune their aesthetic. They integrate coffee-shop soul with disco-ball grooves, using spacey electronics and soft analog samples to interlace their aural space. the sound is familair and still refreshingly original..." |
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