Bridging the Gap [Import]

Bridging the Gap [Import]

Track Listings
1. Bep Empire
2. Weekend
3. Get Orginal
4. Hot
5. Cali To New York
6. Lil' Lil'
7. On My Own
8. Release
9. Brioging The Gaps
10. Go Go
11. Rap Song
12. Bringing It Back
13. Tell Your Mama Come
14. Request Line
15. Magic
16. Bridging The Gaps (Version 2)

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Japanese Version featuring Three Bonus Tracks: Magic, Bridging the Gaps (Version 2), and Empire Strike Black (Hidden Track)

Bridging the Gap,Black Eyed Peas,Universal,Rap

Bridging the Gap
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Great album
  • Before Change, Emphasizing Love for Hip Hop
  • Better Then...Forget Now
  • Close to a classic
  • THIS IS THE BLACK EYED PEAS
 Bridging the Gap
Black Eyed Peas
Manufacturer: Interscope Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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  1. Behind the Front
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ASIN: B00004Y5Y5
Release Date: 2000-09-26

Tracks:

  1. BEP Empire
  2. Weekends
  3. Get Original
  4. Hot
  5. Cali To New York
  6. Lil' Lil'
  7. On My Own
  8. Release
  9. Bridging The Gaps
  10. Go Go
  11. Rap Song
  12. Bringing It Back
  13. Tell Your Mama Come
  14. Request + Line

Amazon.com

Once upon a time, hip-hop was about having a good time and (brace yourselves) getting down! The Black Eyed Peas are bringing that mentality back to the future. They reinvigorated blasé dance floors and seduced discriminating heads with their debut, Behind the Front, and they do it again on Bridging the Gap. In the open-minded old-school tradition of producers like Afrika Bambaataa, the album is diverse and delicious, a grab bag of influences from reggae to drum & bass and beyond. Songs like "BEP Empire," produced by Gang Starr's notorious DJ Premier, give the Peas a harder-edged beat to roll with, which they rock rapturously. Then "Weekends," featuring Toronto down-tempo diva Esthero, is a fun dance floor number. And these two tracks are just the tip of the iceberg. Bridging the Gaps is a listen-all-the-way-through album. Every drum roll is vivacious, rollicking, and the judicious sample choices meld beautifully with the organic beats. Similarly open-minded, talented guests such as Macy Gray, De La Soul, and Mos Def also stop by to bless the mic. As James Brown would say, "Get up off of that thing, and dance 'til you feel better." --Lizz Mendez Berry

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great album.......2006-09-09

Thank you BEP for your first two albums. They are classics and can be played forever. As for the pop albums, Elephunk is wack and Monkey Business is incredibly mainstream but well done. You made it brother's and that's all that matters, right? Wrong. Get back to being real.

3 out of 5 stars Before Change, Emphasizing Love for Hip Hop.......2006-08-06

In their second album, Bridging The Gap, Black Eyed Peas emphasize their love and commitment to hip hop more than they did in the previous album--opening with "This is the hip hip hip, the hop hop hop" ("BEP Empire"), then making a twisted homage to Afrika Bambaataa's "Planet Rock" ("Go Go," which may be the album's most unforgettable track to long-term hip hop fans), and listing names of hip hop giants ("Rap Song"). The excess may get some audience's nerve, knowing their directional change afterwards. Guest appearances of Primo, De La, and Mos Def prove the scene's positive reaction to their debut, though none of them does remarkable job here.

4 out of 5 stars Better Then...Forget Now.......2006-07-15

Before THE BIG SELLOUT, B.E.P. were a very enjoyable hip-hop combo along the lines of De La Soul (jr.).
Their early stuff is fun, creative and INTELLIGIBLE.
Lately they've become the mass-media posterchildren for Old Money to point to and say "See WHY those BLACKS don't deserve equality?!!! JUST LOOK AT THEM !!! HE'S JUMPING AROUND LIKE A MONKEY , BARKING LIKE A DOG (oh look at the white girl I guess she's sexy that'll sell records!) THAT's WHY hah hah ha"

AT least they USED to make decent records.
And I thank them for that.
It's just too bad they lost faith.

4 out of 5 stars Close to a classic .......2006-01-25

Man this is what I'm talking about. This is the kind of BEP that i used to love before they turned to the mainstream life. I got this album as a Christmas gift last December and I'm quite thankful to have it in my collection. The lyrics on here are really stellar and the production is amazing. Real Hip-Hop still exists in society but people fail understand that. Easily the best BEP release besides "Behind The Front".

5 out of 5 stars THIS IS THE BLACK EYED PEAS.......2005-12-12

THIS IS THE HIP HIP THE HOP HOP HOP, THEY KEEP IT KEEP IT GOIN NON NON STOP, BLACK EYED PEAS THEY KEEP IT MOVIN'.......LISTEN TO THE FIRST TRACK AND IT WILL MAKE MORE SENSE. THIS IS THE BEST OF THEIR ALBUMS. MUCH BETTER THAN THE MORE MAINSTREAM ALBUMS ELEPHUNK & MONKEY BUSINESS. GREAT LYRICS, GOOD BEATS, AND IT JUST FLAT OUT SOUNDS GOOD. WORTH YOUR MONEY.
Bridging The Gap
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Bridging the Gap & Testimony CDs
  • outstanding!
  • 'Absolutely' Amazing!!!
  • Outstanding, boy you knock me out...!
  • You can listen to this one the whole way through!
 Bridging The Gap
Charlie Wilson , and Charlie Wilson (R&B)
Manufacturer: Interscope Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000051W9F
Release Date: 2000-11-14

Tracks:

  1. Absolutely
  2. Another Man
  3. Without You
  4. Would You Mind
  5. Big Pimpin'
  6. Can I Take You Home
  7. For Your Love
  8. Now Ya Sayin' Bye
  9. Him Or Me
  10. Sweet Love
  11. Come Back My Way
  12. Wonderful One, A
  13. Charlie's Angel

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Bridging the Gap & Testimony CDs.......2004-10-03

This is my favorite CD in the house! Why this outstanding soulman is not played more often in the past years on ANY radio station in Canada & US, is beyond me!!!He deserves many golden awards for his high quality voice & style!
TESTIMONY was bought for under $3.00 at a Walmart store here in Canada! THIS CD ROCKS JUST AS MUCH AS THE NEWER ONE! THE GAP BAND & CHARLIE ARE THE BEST OF THE OLD SCHOOL ERA, 90'S & MILLINNIUM TO PARTY TO!
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK CHARLIE & GAP BAND!
WE NORTHERN CANADIANS LOVE YOU!

5 out of 5 stars outstanding!.......2002-12-10

Where has Charlie been hiding? I love his voice! This is one of the best CD's I've heard in a while. It's definitely on my top ten list. Charlie's vocals coupled with very talented background singers and exceptional musical arrangements gives this CD five stars without a doubt. The songs are beautiful! Love, love, love just oozes from this CD...I highly recommend it!

5 out of 5 stars 'Absolutely' Amazing!!!.......2002-03-29

I don't understand why Charlie Wilson was never that popular. Some of his songs, like 'Absolutely' have #1 potential, and I don't know why he never released them. When I first heard 'Absolutely' I fell in love with it, and 'Without You' is a nice, slow ballad. If you're thinking of getting this album, believe me, you WILL NOT be let down. It is amazing - much more than I expected having only heard a couple of his songs.
In a couple of words - BUY IT!!!!!!!!!

5 out of 5 stars Outstanding, boy you knock me out...!.......2001-08-21

Long time Gap band fan, since high school days in the 80s. Now that I'm 30 something, really enjoying the vocals of Charlie Wilson's, skillful, mature and smooth vocals [he was doing vocal runs before they became a fad! :-)] to mellow tunes. Reflections of classic "Soul" music with a touch of contemporary R&B. Add to your collection. I have. Enjoy.

5 out of 5 stars You can listen to this one the whole way through!.......2001-08-17

I love this whole CD. There are not many CDs around that you can listen to all the way through. I have my favorites, of course, like Without You, Can I Take You Home, and Come Back My Way, but every song is worth listening to. I know he may sound like the "old guy in the club" at times, but Charlie is an original playa and he's just living up to that image by being very straightforward and letting the ladies know what he is about. I relate to many of his songs and appreciate the things he has to say. I recommend this CD to R&B old/new school lovers everywhere.
Bridging the Gap
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Bridging the Gap
  • Curtis and Nasir Jones
  • Brilliant
 Bridging the Gap
Nas
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00063MB1W
Release Date: 2004-11-02

Tracks:

  1. Bridging the Gap [Album Version]
  2. Bridging the Gap [Instrumental]

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Bridging the Gap.......2005-02-17

this is great with nas and his dad doing this cause it sounds good and hasn't really done before by anyone. the chorus is:

I was born In Mississipi I was young and runnin wild
when I moved to New York City
And I had my first child
I called the boy Nasir
All the boys called him Nas
When he was young I told him
He'll be the greatest man alive

Yeah this is a dope track and Nas fans'll like it. All of Nas music is good and he is one of my top 10 rappers

5 out of 5 stars Curtis and Nasir Jones.......2004-11-05

There collabo where both of them perform vocals.Curtis alias Olu Dara does the hook to perfection and even does a better performance then his son Nas. The album comes out in 28 Days.

5 out of 5 stars Brilliant.......2004-10-06

This is a perfect example of how rap music should be done. "Bridging the Gap", the 2nd single off Nas' upcoming album, "Street's Disciple", is a mix of blues and rap, and it works to perfection. The harmonica-based beat is reminiscent of the Outkast's "Rosa Parks", and Nas' flow & lyrics are on-point, as usual. Nas even has his own father on the hook. "Bridging the Gap" even has a little bit of radio appeal, and will definately be making "Street's Disciple" a hot commodity when it finally does come out.
Bleached
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Bleached
    Cathy Rivers
    Manufacturer: Horsethief Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B0007ZWQPK
    Release Date: 2003-02-18

    Tracks:

    1. Fast Girl
    2. Arms of Mexico
    3. What's Her Name
    4. Rain Song
    5. Twister
    6. Martyr
    7. Nobody's Baby
    8. Shotgunromance
    9. You Break My Heart Every Time
    10. Fate Walks in the Room
    11. Blank Track
    12. Blank Track
    13. Thirteen
    Bridging the Gap
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • Oh Jeez-Here We Go Again!
    		 Bridging the Gap
    Roger
    Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000008K67
    Release Date: 1991-10-29

    Tracks:

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    2. Take Me Back
    3. Curiosity
    4. You Should Be Mine
    5. Emotions
    6. Break Through
    7. Love Incorporated
    8. Victim of Love
    9. Who-La-Boola
    10. Hurry Up

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Oh Jeez-Here We Go Again!.......2005-01-30

    Here's a familiar story:an 80's era funkster goes right for the New Jack swing jugular and fails to attract the attention of the young listeners.Why?Because they sounded great to start with and didn't need to pander to teeny boppers.What makes Roger's album better then most?He married the style to decent songs and didn't really overdo the new jackisms.So enjoy this if you can get a cheap cutout.Otherwise stick with his classic 80's solo albums and his Zapp material because those are classics-the FAR lamer Zapp V not withstanding of course.
    Bridging the Gap
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Somebody who knows!
    • ONE OF THE BEST MALE VOCALIST AROUND
    • No one does it better.
    • The Gap has been bridged
    • Uncle Charlie
    		 Bridging the Gap
    Charlie Wilson
    Manufacturer: Interscope Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00005KBBE
    Release Date: 2001-06-12

    Tracks:

    1. Absolutely
    2. Another Man
    3. Without You
    4. Would You Mind
    5. Big Pimpin'
    6. Can I Take You Home
    7. For Your Love
    8. Now Ya Sayin' Bye
    9. Him Or Me
    10. Sweet Love
    11. Come Back My Way
    12. A Wonderful One
    13. Charlie's Angels

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Somebody who knows!.......2005-11-23

    Im a cat who attended Langston University when Charlie was there, and even then it was clear that he was going to be a musical talent that wasnt going anywhere soon! The entire cd is "tight", and well worth your investment. As we said then..."right-on, Charlie, right-on".

    5 out of 5 stars ONE OF THE BEST MALE VOCALIST AROUND.......2005-06-21

    BUY THE CD AS QUICKLY AS YOU CAN !!!!! REAL MUSIC WITH REAL SINGING..... SUCH A RICH VOICE IT PUTS YOU IN A EASY MOOD, AND WONDERFUL STATE OF MIND.. GREAT LISTENING FOR EVERYTHING FROM CLEANING THE HOUSE ON SAT MORNING TO MAKING LOVE ON FRIDAY NITE... THIS SMOOTH SINGING MAN HAS BEEN GREATING OVERLOOKED IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY..........
    SINCERELY,
    ONE OF CHARLIE'S ANGELS

    5 out of 5 stars No one does it better........2003-10-07

    Just when you think music gets damp here comes the Gap man himself to heat it up.I honestly can say this is a collectors item a rare gem in the music industry.The song Without You has to be the most beautiful song ever made.Charlie Wilson's voice is so smooth and sweet it can melt your soul whether your a man or woman.Anyone who wants a break from the fake soul singers and want a taste of sweetness buy this you wont be sorry.

    5 out of 5 stars The Gap has been bridged.......2003-02-28

    I got this cd shortly after it came out and while checking to see if he had anything new coming out soon...I decided to write this review to give major props and respect to this man's work. I grew up and was graced with hearing songs by The Gap Band and fell in love with Charlie's voice. I heard it again throughout my years in other compilations including "Pretty Lady" with Mint Condition (Life's Aquarium). I heard "Big Pimpin'" and sat in aw as I heard this gorgeous voice tear every line up- and the presence of the all-star Snoop Dogg only made the song more of a hit to me. I quickly went out and got "Bridging the Gap" and was immediately impressed from the first track.
    "Come Back My Way" will always be one of my favorite songs...it's simply gorgeous and I think just about anyone can feel and relate to the lyrics and honesty of the track.
    For anyone who is skeptical about this cd-maybe thinking it will be a bad Gap Band comeback...don't think twice about it- this is truly soul at it's finest.

    5 out of 5 stars Uncle Charlie.......2003-02-06

    Man look, this man clearly has one of the most distinctive voices in the industry coupled with the most lackluster record label. It pains me to see that he did not get the accolades as that a non-singer like Ashanti got. Clive Davis, I hope you read this and sign Charlie Wilson to J-Records. I guarantee you he will go at least double platinum when you give him some name recognition and up to par producers such as Rodney Jerkins.
    Bridging The Gap
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Bridging The Gap
      Rev. Dan Willis
      Manufacturer: Junkyard Distribution (www.jydist.com)
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      Release Date: 2006-02-14

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      2. Stop for A Moment
      3. Never Gonna Look Back
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      8. We Serve A Good God
      9. Willing
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      Bridging the Gap
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        		Bridging the Gap
        Nas
        Manufacturer: Sbme Import
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B00067ZKPW
        Release Date: 2004-12-14

        Tracks:

        1. Bridging The Gap (Album Version)
        2. Doo Rags (Explicit Version)
        3. World Is Yours (Album Version)
        4. Bridging The Gap (Instrumental)

        Album Details

        The First Track from the Late 2004 Album "Street's Disciple" Comes with an Instrumental as Well as the Enhanced Video of the Title Track.
        Bridging the Gap
        Average customer rating: Not rated
          		Bridging the Gap
          Kristen Nash
          Manufacturer: M S Distributing Co.
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
          ASIN: B000005CKE
          Release Date: 1997-08-26

          Tracks:

          1. It's Crazy Out There
          2. Touch of the Human Kind
          3. Only the Angels
          4. There'd Be No World Without You
          5. Please, Please Me
          6. Down in the Ghetto
          7. Still Calling Mama
          8. You'd Have to Be Blind
          9. Dance 'Till Your Daddy Comes (Home)
          10. Better Days
          11. Ode to Popeye
          Swing... Bridging The Generation Gap
          Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
          • Swing... Bridging The Generation Gap
          		 Swing... Bridging The Generation Gap

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          ASIN: B0006TI9K8

          Customer Reviews:

          5 out of 5 stars Swing... Bridging The Generation Gap.......2004-11-29

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