The Bricks | ||||
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Released | June 19, 2001 [1] | |||
Recorded | 2000–2001 | |||
Genre | Hardcore hip hop | |||
Length | 54:48 | |||
Label | Ruffhouse | |||
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Outsidaz chronology | ||||
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AllMusic | [2] |
Vibe | [3] |
The Bricks is the second studio album by American rap group the Outsidaz. It was released on June 19, 2001 [4] via Rufflife Records. The record featured guest appearances from Method Man, Redman and Kelis. Audio production was handled by Rockwilder, Mr. Porter, Young Zee, DJ Twinz, Hotrunner, Gov Mattic, Self-Service, with Chris Schwartz served as executive producer. [5] The Bricks peaked at number 68 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, number 48 on the Top Heatseekers and number 29 on the Independent Albums charts.
No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Intro" | Dukewon Exculabre Productions | 1:31 |
2. | "Keep On" | Rockwilder | 3:43 |
3. | "Who You Be" (featuring Method Man & Redman) | DJ Twinz | 4:29 |
4. | "Interlude" | 0:43 | |
5. | "I'm Leavin'" (featuring Kelis) | Hotrunner | 4:46 |
6. | "State To State" |
| 3:58 |
7. | "Interlude" | 0:47 | |
8. | "Sign Of The Power" | Govmattic | 5:22 |
9. | "Hell Yeah" | Govmattic | 3:37 |
10. | "Rehab" | Self-Service | 4:15 |
11. | "We Be The O's" | Self-Service | 4:32 |
12. | "Music" | Bamba Nazar | 4:39 |
13. | "Interlude/Yo Doe Doe" |
| 4:31 |
14. | "The Bricks" | Young Zee | 4:14 |
15. | "Money, Money, Money (Remix)" (remixed by Rugged Ness) | 3:41 | |
Total length: | 54:48 |
Outsidaz
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Chart (2001) | Peak position |
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US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) [6] | 68 |
US Independent Albums (Billboard) [7] | 29 |
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard) [8] | 48 |
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