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2001 studio album by Outsidaz
The Bricks
Studio album by Outsidaz
ReleasedJune 19, 2001
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
Vibe

The Bricks is the second studio album by American rap group the Outsidaz. It was released on June 19, 2001 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. 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

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

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

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

References

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  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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