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Bridging the Gap

Black Eyed Peas · 2000

67 min · 15 tracks · hip-hop · alternative hip-hop · pop rap

A vibrant fusion of hip-hop and pop that seamlessly blends genres with infectious rhythms and clever wordplay.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • energetic workout motivation
  • layered, dense sonic textures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on September 26, 2000, 'Bridging the Gap' was Black Eyed Peas' second studio album, following their debut 'Behind the Front' (1998). At this point in their career, they were transitioning from underground alternative hip-hop towards more mainstream appeal, positioning themselves for greater success in the early 2000s.
Stylistic neighbors
Cypress Hill· Pitbull· J Balvin

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 BEP 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 On My Own 3:52
  • 8 Release 5:08
  • 9 Bridging the Gaps 4:56
  • 10 Go Go 4:53
  • 11 Rap Song 3:33
  • 12 Bringing It Back 3:34
  • 13 Tell Your Mama Come 3:14
  • 14 Request + Line 3:51
  • 15 Magic / Empire Strikes Black 9:10

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