Bridging the Gap

by Black Eyed Peas

Bridging the Gap cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 26 September 2000
  • Label: Interscope
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:00:06
  • Community rating: 2.97/5 from 3 ratings

Artists on this release: Planet Swan, Peter Kim, J. Curtis, Kim Hill, Miles Tackett, Brian Lapin, Red Foo, Will Adams, Dawn Beckman, Matt Nabours, Paul Poli, Tommy O., Ingrid Dupree, Einstein Brown, Terence Yoshiaki, C-Los, Darell Cross, Kevin Feyen, Sierra Swan, Mike Fratantuno

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Released prior to the group's massive commercial pivot, 'Bridging the Gap' remains firmly rooted in alternative and conscious rap traditions. The album enlists high-profile guests including Macy Gray and Wyclef Jean, integrating live instrumentation alongside classic sampling techniques. It captures the Los Angeles crew balancing underground sensibilities with accessible, party-oriented grooves.

Genres

Descriptors: sampling, party, conscious, rhythmic, rap, funky, diverse, genre-blending

Tracklist

  1. B.E.P. Empire (4:40)
  2. Weekends (4:47)
  3. Get Original (2:52)
  4. Hot (4:05)
  5. Cali To New York (4:47)
  6. Lil' Lil' (4:10)
  7. Release (5:08)
  8. Bridging The Gaps (4:56)
  9. Go Go (4:53)
  10. Rap Song (3:33)
  11. Bringing It Back (3:34)
  12. Tell Your Momma Come (3:14)
  13. Request + Line / Empire Strikes Black (9:21)

Credits

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