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Black Eyed Peas Album: “Behind the Front [PA]”
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Black Eyed Peas: Will.I.Am., Apl.de.Ap., Taboo.
<p>Additional personnel: Mike Fratantuno (guitar, bass); J. Curtis, Kevin Feyen (guitar); Matt Nabours (violin); Miles Tackett (cello, bass); Tommy O. (flute); Will Adams (M.P.C. 3000, Fender Rhodes, Hammond B3 organ, Moog synthesizer, marimba, Theremin, melody phone); Brian Lapin (Fender Rhodes, Hammond B3 organ, Moog synthesizer, bass); Carlos Guaico (Fender Rhodes, bass); Peter Kim (bass); Terence Yoshiaka (drums, percussion); Motives, D.J. Drez, Paul Poli (scratches); Darell Cross (drums); Sierra Swan, Planet Swan, Macy Gray, Red Foo, Ingrid Dupree, Einstein Brown, Dawn Beckman, Kim Hill (background vocals).
<p>Producers: Will Adams, Paul Poli, C-Los, Brian Lapin.
<p>Engineers: Brian Lapin, David Haines, Lou Michaels.
<p>Black Eyed Peas: Will.I.Am., Apl.de.Ap., Taboo.
<p>Additional personnel: Mike Fratantuno (guitar, bass); J. Curtis, Kevin Feyen (guitar); Matt Nabours (violin); Miles Tackett (cello, bass); Tommy O. (flute); Will Adams (M.P.C. 3000, Fender Rhodes, Hammond B3 organ, Moog, marimba, Theremin, melody phone); Brian Lapin (Fender Rhodes, Hammond B3 organ, Moog synthesizer, bass); Carlos Guaico (Fender Rhodes, bass); Peter Kim (bass); Terence Yoshiaka (drums, percussion); Darell Cross (drums); Motives, D.J. Drez, Paul Poli (scratches); Sierra Swan, Planet Swan, Macy Gray, Red Foo, Ingrid Dupree, Einstein Brown, Dawn Beckman, Kim Hill (background vocals).
<p>Producers: Will Adams, Paul Poli, C-Los, Brian Lapin.
<p>Engineers: Brian Lapin, David Haines, Lou Michaels.
<p>This clever crew of MCs--main mic man Will.I.Am, acrobatic Apl.de.AP and the hypnotizing Taboo--brings different cultural backgrounds and styles into a mix of hip-hop, soul, and funk. With Native American, African-American, Mexican and Filipino influences, it's no wonder their album is filled with 16 songs that are all widely varied in style. "Joints and Jams" has funky jeep-thumping beats that move at a commercial radio pace. It is also featured on the BULWORTH soundtrack.
<p>The diversity of Black Eyed Peas' songs, from the melodic soul sound of "The Way You Make Me Feel" to the Latin Soul vibes of "Karma," bring a fresh sound to the sometimes monotonous world of Hip- Hop. Along the lines of De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest and the Roots, BEP show a unique vision, sound and artistry on BEHIND THE FRONT. Other notables are the opening cut, "Fallin' Up," which has a hip-hop steady, head-nodding drum track, the smooth R&B-flavored "Duet" and the Spanish/urban/reggae amalgam "Que Dices?".
<p>This clever crew of M.C's; main mic man Will.I.Am, acrobatic Apl.de.AP and the hypnotizing Taboo, brings different cultural backgrounds and styles into a mix of hip-hop, soul and funk. With Native American, African-American, Mexican and Filipino influences, it's no wonder their album is filled with 16 songs that are all widely varied in style. "Joints and Jams" has funky jeep-thumping beats that move at a commercial radio pace. It is also featured on the BULWORTH soundtrack.
<p>The diversity of Black Eyed Peas' songs, from the melodic soul sound of "The Way You Make Me Feel" to the Latin Soul vibes of "Karma," bring a fresh sound to the sometimes monotonous world of Hip- Hop. Along the lines of De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest and the Roots, BEP show a unique vision, sound and artistry on BEHIND THE FRONT. Other notables are the opening cut, "Fallin' Up," which has a hip-hop steady, head-nodding drum track, the smooth R&B-flavored "Duet" and the Spanish/urban/reggae amalgam "Que Dices?".
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Behind the Front [PA] |
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UPC:606949015220
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Format:CD
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Type:Performer
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Genre:R&B - Underground/Alt Rap
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Artist:Black Eyed Peas
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Guest Artists:Macy Gray; Planet Swan; Sierra Swan
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Label:Interscope Records (USA)
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Distributed:Universal Distribution
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Release Date:1998/06/30
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Original Release Year:1998
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Discs:1
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Mono / Stereo:Stereo
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Studio / Live:Studio
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
- Da' Peas Pre-Fergie Debut and One Of Their Best To Date!
The first time I ever saw The Black Eyed Peas incredible
live show was in the summer of 1998 in NYC, and the
next day I was at the Virgin Megastore buying this album.."Behind The Front"!!
I was hooked and turned everyone I knew on to them!
This was (to me) when "Da' Peas" were at their best...
before the addition of Fergie and that sing-songy
commercial BS that they do now!
I love everything on this CD, including the little
game-show-like snipets which link the songs together.
It was funky, funny, trippy, hip-hop and even though
alot of people say they had too much "Tribe Called Quest"
in their sound at the time, if you had seen them live back
then you would've known that "Da' Peas" had their own
thing brewin' in a big way!
I would take this one and their follow-up
"Bridging The Gap" over their new stuff any
day of the week!
Okay--"Elephunk" was cool for the most part,
but they were already diluting their funk by then
and were actively seeking a pop audience.
From the new set, aptly named "Monkey Business",
the only one that really moves me is "Don't Lie"
but the rest puts me to sleep!
4-Real!--If you want to feel what BEP was about,
then "Behind The Front" and "Bridging The Gap"
are the ones baby!
Incidentally, there were some hot videos from those
two CD's which got little airplay on MTV, BET or VH-1.
Why do you have to sell your artistic soul and dull
your creativity these days to get acceptance in the pop world?
12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
- criminally underrated album
The Black Eyed Peas (before they became huge) used to be good. Really good. 'Behind the Front' is quite simply one of the best pure hip-hop albums I've heard in my lifetime. The beats are incredibly catchy, yet they're not the typical kind of recycled beat garbage you hear on their Elephunk and Monkey Business albums. These beats are fresh, lively. I would heartily recommend this album to ANYONE. Not just lovers of hip hop. Anyone who enjoys really groovy beats and adequate lyrics will love this album.
I suppose I can't blame BEP for selling out. Their first two albums were great, but they were getting no exposure, so they did what needed to be done (added Fergie and started putting out garbage) in order to make money. I'll just always wonder what might have been....
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
- This IS what Hip Hop really is!
This IS what Hip Hop really is! Many people confuse Hip Hop with RAP and this is Hip Hop! I was really getting worried for the future of Hip Hop. Back in the day the leaders of Hip Hop where pretty much De La Soul, Tribe Called Quest and others... BEP falls into this category. I have no problem putting these guys on the same level of excellence. Great linguistics and a good sense of humor. Hip Hop has a future and these guys are keeping that alive! "gaz-l" (Sacramento) - May 16, 2000
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
- Not for the closed minded
For anyone to comapre BEP to the Roots is like comparing Grant Hill to Jordan. Great in its own right, but not dominating. If you look at it like that, this is great album from the Peas. The whole disc might not bump in your stereo forever, but some of the songs will. The first four songs on the disc are tight and on point, highlighted by the best song on the album, The Way You Make Me Feel. The next song is okay, followed up by Karma (solid), and the Peas only mistake on the album: Be Free. The Peas just aren't strong enough lyrically to hold up a song wihtout their dazzling instrumentals and oragnic sound. the rest of the album featuring Duet. Love won't Wait, and Positivity. The puzzling thing was that the Peas inject in so much pesonality inot this record, with so little lyrical power. That's when it dawned that they were talking about positive things, a surpise nowdays. The Peas might not ever be Tribe, or the Fugees, the Roots, or Common. But they will never be the Peas. And with more spunky, ultra-creative releases like the Behind the front, the Peas will definatley carve their own niche in the world of "alternative" rap and hopfully in rap as a whole. Customer review - August 29, 2000
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
- Dope, but could have been a little bit better.
I have been a Black Eyed Peas fan for about two years. When I first bought the album I immediately got into it. What I liked most about this album is the consciousness and positive messages that they emphasized. The lyrics were dope to me and the music was cool, but there were one or two songs that were not that good like "Be Free," and "Love Won't Wait." After reviewing opinions of the other reviewers I noticed that people kept saying "they are not the Roots or ATCQ." Of course there not you idiots. They are Black Eyed Peas. If you were disappointed by their first album just give them a chance to redeem themselves on their next lp. I believe in them, and if you are a true hip hop head, then you will at least give them one grace album. I'm sure they are aware of what they need to do to make their second album better. Even the best of emcees can stand some improving. For example, consider the Canibus album. I felt the production on his first album was below average, but he came back stronger with his second lp, and I was satisfied completely. My main point is this; don't count BEP out just yet. |
