| Subcategories |
 |
Rap & Hip-Hop |
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Behind the Front
Participated by Black Eyed Peas
Studio : Interscope Records
by Interscope Records
Release Date : 1998-06-30
Publisher : Interscope Records
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
EAN : 0606949015220
UPC : 606949015220
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 64 reviews)
List Price : $13.98
Our Price : $8.31
|
|
| |
|
Marketadvisory.com |
|
The Black Eyed Peas' debut, Behind the Front, may sound thoroughly familiar: like A Tribe Called Quest, they sprout positive, deftly delivered lyrics out of their light jazz, R&B, and funk tracks; like the Roots, this multi-ethnic outfit's three MCs drop science in front of a live band that builds its grooves organically; and at their best, such as on the pop and reggae-flavored "Karma," the group can out-Fugee the Fugees. For some reason, though, the mostly mild, largely scratchless and sample-free record can--at times--be downright tepid. But for the most part, it works--sometimes brilliantly--and as a break from the mostly belligerent voices in hip-hop's mainstream, we can definitely use more of what the Peas have to offer. --Roni Sarig |
| |
|
| |
|
Oh the irony... |
Like a lot of other people here, I first heard about the Black Eyed Peas when I listened to their first single off of Elephunk, "Where Is the Love?". I thought it was a great song and a fresh change of pace from that gangsta rap crap of the time like 50 Cent and Chingy, so I bought Elephunk.
It wasn't until five years later did I decide to check out their very first album, Behind the Front. I have heard of it before when browsing the Wikipedia article on the band, but never considered listening to it. I really regret neglecting it for so long. Behind the Front is BEP's best album, in my humble opinion. From the mellow beats and jazzy instrumentation to feel-good lyrics and occasional blasts against mainstream rap, I enjoyed almost everything the BEP had brought on this album.
After listening to this and their second album, Bridging the Gap, countless times, I sort of feel sad that they had to go abandon their stances against mainstream music and become assimilated into it. Ironic that they call down rappers who "might as well be rhyming in a Pringle commercial" when they are now doing the same thing, e.g. the Target ads with "I Gotta Feeling." It's a real darn shame that the BEP had to sell out in order to succeed, otherwise I would continue following them and their future endeavors.
Recommended Tracks:
-Joints and Jam
-Karma
-Fallin' Up
-What It Is
-Say Goodbye |
| |
|
the sent him broke |
|
i love the black eyed peas but the ship is bad, the corner came broken and the lid too |
| |
|
Even Raw, Better Group Emerged from Underground |
|
Another better group got the deal from the underground, where conscious and dedicated artists have always been since the birth of the hip hop--simply, that was the first impression of Black Eyed Peas when they released their first album, Behind The Front, in 1998. The scene enjoyed their attitude trying to inherit the hip hop sprit, criticizing the superficial image--"I see you try to diss our function by stating that we can't rap. Is it cause we don't wear Tommy Hilfiger or baseball caps" ("Falling Up"). However, the album is monotonous and raw due to lack of variety in MC styles and beats. Fast and plain raps on light funk continue without significant changes in contents and moods. Skits, which would disappear in next album and later, make it more tiresome. |
| |
|
As bad as the food its name is derived from |
Black Eyed Peas have been making a name for themselves by selling to the non-intellectuals, with dumbed down lyrics, lame beats, and annoying vocals. Only in America is this the formula for certain success. Just when you thought that no band could cause an aneurysm more than Gwen Stefani, it looks like Black Eyed Peas has become number one.
|
| |
|
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.... |
| |
|
|
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Black Friday Shopping on Electronics, Flat Screen TV, LCD Panels, DVDs, Applicances, Baby Clothes, Apparel, Jewelry with Fast Shipping |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Black Friday Deals ! - Discount prices, fast delivery on Music Black Friday Deals ! - Behind the Front only $8.31 at marketadvisory.com products. |
|
