The Bricks (album)

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The Bricks
Studio album by
Outsidaz
ReleasedJune 19, 2001[1]
Recorded2000–2001
GenreHardcore hip hop
Length54:48
LabelRuffhouse
Producer
  • Chris Schwartz (exec.)
  • Young Zee
  • Govmattic
  • Self-Service
  • Dukewon Exculabre Productions
  • Rocwilder
  • DJ Twinz
  • Hotrunner
  • Bamba Nazar
  • Mr. Porter
Outsidaz chronology
Night Life
(2000) 		The Bricks
(2001)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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.

Track listing[edit]

No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Intro"Dukewon Exculabre Productions1:31
2."Keep On"Rockwilder3:43
3."Who You Be" (featuring Method Man & Redman)DJ Twinz4:29
4."Interlude" 0:43
5."I'm Leavin'" (featuring Kelis)Hotrunner4:46
6."State To State"
3:58
7."Interlude" 0:47
8."Sign Of The Power"Govmattic5:22
9."Hell Yeah"Govmattic3:37
10."Rehab"Self-Service4:15
11."We Be The O's"Self-Service4:32
12."Music"Bamba Nazar4:39
13."Interlude/Yo Doe Doe"
4:31
14."The Bricks"Young Zee4:14
15."Money, Money, Money (Remix)" (remixed by Rugged Ness) 3:41
Total length:54:48

Personnel[edit]

Outsidaz

  • Tyree Smith (Axe) - rap (tracks 1, 6, 12, 14-15)
  • Aubrey King (Az Izz) - rap (tracks 1, 9-10, 12, 15)
  • Brian Bostic (D.U.) - rap (tracks 4, 6, 8-10, 13-15)
  • Denton Dawes (Denzy) - rap (tracks 1, 6, 11-12, 15)
  • Aubrey Polk (DJ Spunk) - scratches (track 1)
  • Nathaniel Longchamp (Nawshis) - rap (tracks 1, 6, 10, 14-15)
  • Jerome Hinds (Pace Won) - rap (tracks 1-3, 5, 8-13)
  • Rashia Tashan Fisher (Rah Digga) - rap (tracks 1, 5, 12)
  • Larry Cooper (S.A.S.S.) - rap (track 7)
  • Salih Ibn Al Bayyinah Scaife (Slang Ton) - rap (track 1)
  • Shakir Nur-al-din Abdullah (Yah Yah) - rap (tracks 1, 6-9, 12-14)
  • Dewayne Battle (Young Zee) - rap (tracks 1-5, 8-9, 11-13, 15)

Additional credits

  • Aubrey Williams - producer (tracks 8-9)
  • Bamba Nazaar - producer (track 12)
  • Chris Schwartz - executive producer
  • Clifford Smith - rap (track 3)
  • Dana Stinson - producer (track 2)
  • Denaun Porter - producer (track 6)
  • Edward Hinson - producer (tracks 10-11)
  • Kelis Rogers - vocals (track 5)
  • Reggie Noble - rap (track 3)
  • Robert 'Shea' Taylor - producer (track 13)
  • Terrance Lovelace - producer (track 5)
  • Vincent Carroll - vocals (track 15)

Charts[edit]

Chart (2001) Peak
position
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[6] 68
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[7] 29
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[8] 48

References[edit]

  1. ^ "The Bricks by Outsidaz".
  2. ^ DiBella, M.F. "The Bricks - Outsidaz". AllMusic. Retrieved November 25, 2011.
  3. ^ Mariani, Anthony (July 2001). "Outsidaz 'Outsidaz'". Vibe. 9 (7). Vibe Media: 134. ISSN 1070-4701. Retrieved November 26, 2016.
  4. ^ "The Bricks by Outsidaz".
  5. ^ "Outsidaz - The Bricks (Album Advance)". Discogs. Retrieved 2016-12-25.
  6. ^ "Outsidaz Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
  7. ^ "Outsidaz Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
  8. ^ "Outsidaz Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
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