The Platform
Dilated Peoples · 2000
64 min · 16 tracks · hip-hop
A dynamic blend of intricate lyricism and hard-hitting beats that captures the essence of early 2000s hip-hop.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- steady, consistent energy levels
- layered, dense sonic textures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2000, 'The Platform' was Dilated Peoples' sophomore album, following their debut 'The Focused Album' from 1998. By this point, they were carving their niche in the underground hip-hop scene, building on their reputation for thoughtful lyrics and polished production, which would solidify their presence in the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jurassic 5· A Tribe Called Quest· Blackalicious
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 So May I Introduce to You 0:47
- 2 The Platform 4:37
- 3 No Retreat 5:20
- 4 Guaranteed 3:52
- 5 Right On 4:55
- 6 The Main Event 2:33
- 7 Service 3:16
- 8 Ear Drums Pop 4:08
- 9 Years in the Making 3:10
- 10 Annihilation 3:58
- 11 Expanding Man 2:52
- 12 The Last Line of Defense 4:42
- 13 Triple Optics 4:13
- 14 The Shape of Things to Come 5:04
- 15 Work the Angles 4:00
- 16 Ear Drums Pop (remix) 6:53
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