Foundation

by Brand Nubian

Foundation cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 29 September 1998
  • Label: Arista Records
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:07:55
  • Community rating: 3.43/5 from 3 ratings

Artists on this release: Drew Dixon, Alamo, Adeka, Thomas Bart, Shelene Thomas, Keon Bryce, Brooklyn Starr, Rebbie Jackson, Swade Puma, Jeff Dixon, Chris Liggio, Lord Finesse, Buckwild, Grand Puba, Petawane

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Reuniting their legendary original lineup for the first time since their seminal 1990 debut, the alternative hip-hop trio successfully revived their classic chemistry. The highly praised record features premium boom-bap production from DJ Premier and Buckwild, serving as a platform for their socially conscious, Five-Percenter teachings and effortless vocal interplay.

Genres

Descriptors: Conscious, conscious, rap, soulful, sampling, funky

Tracklist

  1. Here We Go (0:21)
  2. The Return (4:00)
  3. Shinin' Star (3:40)
  4. The Beat Change (2:26)
  5. Migraine - Interlude (0:24)
  6. Don't Let It Go To Your Head (4:04)
  7. Brand Nubian (4:01)
  8. Maybe One Day (feat. Common) (4:40)
  9. Let's Dance (feat. Busta Rhymes) (4:06)
  10. Back Up Off The Wall (feat. Loon) (4:10)
  11. Black On Black Crime - Interlude (0:48)
  12. I'm Black And I'm Proud (3:17)
  13. Sincerely (3:50)
  14. Probable Cause (5:13)
  15. The Ghetto - Interlude (0:41)
  16. Love Vs. Hate (4:31)
  17. Too Late (4:45)
  18. Straight Outta Now Rule (4:39)
  19. Foundation (3:52)
  20. U For Me (4:17)

Credits

  • Im'age (Le Look) - stylist [grooming]
  • Yolanda Campbell - stylist [grooming]
  • Groovey Lew - stylist [styling]
  • Groovey Styles - stylist [styling]
  • Keon Bryce - backing vocals
  • Common - featuring
  • Adeka - backing vocals
  • Rebbie Jackson - backing vocals

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