Track Listing

1. Fallin' Up - Black Eyed Peas, Brian Lapin, Planet Swan, Sierra Swan, William Adams
2. Clap Your Hands - Black Eyed Peas, William Adams, Tim Latham, Dawn Beckman
3. Joints & Jam - Black Eyed Peas, Ingrid Dupree, Paul Poli, Tim Latham, William Adams
4. The Way U Make Me Feel - Black Eyed Peas, C-Los, Kim Hill, Tim Latham, William Adams
5. Movement - Black Eyed Peas, Tim Latham, William Adams
6. Karma - Black Eyed Peas, Einstein Brown, Tim Latham, William Adams
7. Be Free - Black Eyed Peas, William Adams, Tim Latham, Kim Hill
8. Say Goodbye - Black Eyed Peas, Dawn Beckman, Tim Latham, William Adams
9. Duet - Black Eyed Peas, Brian Lapin, Red Foo, Tim Latham, William Adams
10. Communication - Black Eyed Peas, Brian Lapin, William Adams
11. What It Is - Black Eyed Peas, Kim Hill, Tim Latham, William Adams
12. ?Que Dices? - Black Eyed Peas, Brian Lapin, William Adams
13. A8 - Black Eyed Peas, Tim Latham, William Adams
14. Love Won't Wait - Black Eyed Peas, Dave "Hard Drive" Pensado, Macy Gray, William Adams
15. Head Bobs - Black Eyed Peas, Brian Lapin, Tim Latham, William Adams
16. Positivity - Black Eyed Peas, Brian Lapin, William Adams

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5406 in Music
• Released on: 2009-10-07
• Number of discs: 1
• Format: Explicit Lyrics
• Dimensions: .22 pounds
• Running time: 74 minutes

Amazon.co.uk Review
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-flavoured "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

CD Description
This clever crew of MCs--main mic man Will.I.Am, acrobatic Apl.de.AP and the hypnotising Taboo--brings different cultural backgrounds and styles into a mix of hip-hop, soul, and funk. With Native American, African-American, Mexican and Filipino influences, it's no wonder their album is filled with 16 songs that are all widely varied in style. "Joints and Jams" has funky jeep-thumping beats that move at a commercial radio pace. It is also featured on the BULWORTH soundtrack.
The diversity of Black Eyed Peas' songs, from the melodicsoul sound of "The Way You Make Me Feel" to the Latin Soul vibes of "Karma", bring a fresh sound to the sometimes monotonous world of Hip- Hop. Along the lines of De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest and the Roots, BEP show a unique vision, sound and artistry on BEHIND THE FRONT. Other notables are theopening cut, "Fallin' Up", which has a hip-hop steady, head-nodding drum track, the smooth R&B-flavoured "Duet" and theSpanish/urban/reggae amalgam "Que Dices?".

Customer Reviews

Legendary Hip Hop
What can I say, I've probably got up to 100 hip hop records, but this album was the best buy I've ever made. Yeah, its hip hop, but its calm, relaxing and groovy. Yet somehow you still find yourself literally jumping around the place with the beats. I love this record and want to marry it. Its the album for driving around town impressing ladies and it never leaves my car. Big up and respect to the peas! it's a shame the new album 'bridging the gap' just aint as good and original.

Now THIS is the Peas.
The only place people have heard of the Black Eyed Peas at the moment is with Fergie in the group and the dropping of all they portray on this album, which is rap music and hip hop culture. Not dwelling on that issue too much, this is arguably the best of their first two albums (i.e. pre-Elephunk)

It runs low on guest appearances, which works both to the album's adavantage (you get a real feel of the Peas work) and to a slight disadvantage (collaborations with emcees like Mos Def and De La Soul give variety to the music) However, it is undoubtedly something special and held in high esteem in my collection. This album has some fantastic beats thanks to Will.i.am, and the Peas raps are flawless in both content and sound.

You need to hear this album if you are truly into rap music. Sellout chart acts like DMX and 50 Cent are not the only artists in the genre and this album is a fantastic oppurtunity to hear what rap music is really about, instead of the warped image these gangster rappers give to people in their songs. If you buy this album (which you need to) and like what you hear (which you have to) you should definitely try something like Jurassic Five's "J5" or A Tribe Called Quest's "Midnight Marauders". If you get into this type of rap music (it's essential you do if you claim to like rap music) I can guarantee you will never go back.

You will see how pathetic emcees like 50 Cent and DMX really are and realise that they are not REAL, their music and lyrics are WACK. And these artists are representing rap music and even black culture? It's wrong, buy albums by rappers like Mos Def, Talib Kweli and Aceyalone and you will see the light.

A style beyound styles
Black eye peas can only truely be described as prolific, and the next step to elevating rap to a new level.This is done through the peas successful development and delivery of a rap style which reflects both pure interlect and inate talent. Add to this beats which will make your head nod invoultarily,and a sound so fresh and funky you'll feel like you just placed your head in a bucket of cold water,and you've got an album which continues and develops the interlectual/herbal rap styles of groups like de la soul,a tribe called quest, and Gang starr, but adds a real soulfull and funky vibe. In short black eyed peas are superior. Peace