Black Eyed Peas

Editor's Review:

Though there is no question as to the musical prowess of this Los Angeles-based trio (especially in the live setting), they represent the distasteful personification of the major label view of "underground" hip-hop. The problem with this kind of stuff is that it isn't at all original - it doesn't have to be super ground-breaking to be impressive, but this album is full of the sort of palliative hip-hop clichés that contribute to the dilution of the genre. From standard guest spots to played out hip-hop aesthetics, it's obvious that Black Eyed Peas follow the industry guide to making hip-hip records - flavorless and predictable.

- Max Sidman


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Record Label Interscope Released September 2000

Tracks 1. The BEP Empire 2. Weekends 3. Get Original 4. Hot 5. Cali To New York 6. Lil' Lil' 7. On My Own 8. Release 9. Bridging The Gaps 10. Go Go 11. Rap Song 12. Bringing It Back 13. Tell Your Mama Come 14. Request + Line