{"product_id":"bridging-the-gap-1","title":"Bridging the Gap","description":"Black Eyed Peas: Will.i.am (vocals, Fender Rhodes piano, Clavinet, Hammond B-3 organ, Moog synthezizer, programming); Apl.de.ap (programming); Taboo.\u003cbr\u003eAdditional personnel includes: Wyclef Jean (vocals, guitar); De La Soul,\u003cbr\u003eMos Def, Macy Gray, Les Nubians, Chali 2Na, Esthero, Kim Hill (vocals); Michaelangelo Fratantuno (guitar); Kevin Torfeh, Susanna Giordano, Roberto Cani, Susan Chatman (strings); Pritz Board (trumpet, Hammond B-3 organ, Moog synthesizer); Jose Espinoza, Eulises Bella, Asoru Sierra (horns); Jerry Duplessis, Miles Taket (bass); DJ Motive (cuts).\u003cbr\u003eProducers includes: Will Adams, DJ Premier, Wyclef Jean, Rhett Lawrence, Apl.de.ap.\u003cbr\u003eEngineers include: Eddie Sancho, Dexter Thibeau, Dejuana Richardson.\u003cbr\u003ePersonnel: Kim Hill (vocals); Wyclef Jean (guitar); Suzanna Giordono, Roberto Cani, Susan Chatman (strings); Printz Board (trumpet, keyboards).\u003cbr\u003eAudio Mixers: Dave Pensado; Dexter Thibou.\u003cbr\u003eRecording information: Cutting Room Studio, Newyork, NY; D\u0026amp;D Studios, New York, NY; D\u0026amp;D Studios, NY, NY; Encore Studios, Burbank, CA; Paramont Studios, Los Angeles, CA; Paramount Studios, Los Angeles, CA; Stewchia, Los Angeles, CA; Stewchis, Los Angeles, CA.\u003cbr\u003eBlack Eyed Peas represent the kind of progressive hip-hop approach associated with bands such as A Tribe Called Quest or the Roots. While their straight-up rapping skills are indisputable, it's the group's quirky arrangements, production style, and preference for live tracks instead of pre-programmed ones that sets them apart from the pack.\u003cbr\u003eThroughout BRIDGING THE GAP, the trio makes it clear that they're on a mission to take hip-hop to a smarter, more sophisticated place. This is accomplished almost as much by what they don't do as by what they do. They spend a lot of time talking about unification and other high-minded ideals, and distancing themselves from any notions of violence. They also take care to collaborate with artists they consider like-minded, including De La Soul, Wyclef, and Macy Gray. BRIDGING THE GAP's mix of funk, rap, pop, and soul is a strong brew when combined with the Black Eyed Peas' often-heady lyrical sentiments.","brand":"MovieMars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51231521440031,"sku":"606949066123","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/7833\/0399\/files\/8e8ffbc4adf117537c7b3b9bbdf20733_5b3f4a63-3137-410c-a342-b8e82aa10d62.jpg?v=1778588312","url":"https:\/\/www.moviemars.com\/products\/bridging-the-gap-1","provider":"MovieMars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}