What makes Expansion Team by Dilated Peoples notable?

'Expansion Team' received significant acclaim for its lyrical depth and production quality, further establishing Dilated Peoples as a force in hip-hop. The album peaked at number 41 on the Billboard 200 chart and was praised for its contribution to the West Coast hip-hop landscape during a time when mainstream attention was shifting towards other regions. Released in 2001, 'Expansion Team' is Dilated Peoples' second studio album, following their critically acclaimed debut 'The Platform' from 2000. At this point in their career, the group was solidifying their presence in the underground hip-hop scene, gaining momentum with their unique sound and energetic performances.

Who is Expansion Team for?

Expansion Team works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, steady, consistent energy levels and long, immersive listening sessions.

How many songs are on Expansion Team?

Expansion Team has 16 tracks, running approximately 60 minutes.

Expansion Team

Dilated Peoples · 2001

60 min · 16 tracks · hip-hop

A dynamic blend of gritty beats and sharp lyricism that encapsulates early 2000s hip-hop.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic emotional journeys
steady, consistent energy levels
long, immersive listening sessions
engaging lyrical storytelling

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 2001, 'Expansion Team' is Dilated Peoples' second studio album, following their critically acclaimed debut 'The Platform' from 2000. At this point in their career, the group was solidifying their presence in the underground hip-hop scene, gaining momentum with their unique sound and energetic performances.
Stylistic neighbors: Jurassic 5· A Tribe Called Quest· Blackalicious

Tracklist

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

1 Live on Stage 4:41
2 Worst Comes to Worst 3:36
3 Clockwork 3:48
4 Trade Money 5:38
5 Heavy Rotation 5:15
6 Self Defense 3:36
7 Phil da Agony Interlude 0:42
8 Proper Propaganda 3:56
9 Dilated Junkies 4:12
10 Panic 3:49
11 Pay Attention 3:24
12 Night Life 4:14
13 War 1:32
14 Hard Hitters 3:56
15 Defari Interlude 1:50
16 Expansion Team Theme 6:38

What to play next

Listen next

Neighborhood Watch

2004

Go back to

The Platform

2000

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