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A mostly successful refinement of their debut, Expansion Team finds Dilated Peoples attempting to broaden their lyrical outlook somewhat, while taking advantage of a bigger budget to experiment with a varied cast of producers. Thanks to the latter, Expansion Team is arguably an even better-sounding album than its accomplished predecessor, boasting endless subtleties and imaginative touches in its backing tracks. And if the record is still heavy on the battle rhymes, Evidence and Iriscience are turning their attention elsewhere, particularly to the perils of fame and success (or of being just on the verge of both). "Trade Money" and "Proper Propaganda" take on money and the media, respectively, and there's also a brewing social consciousness on the brief "War," which is set to a rattling snare-drum march beat. Plus, there are plenty of lyrical assurances that Dilated will stay true to its underground, purist approach; the group even takes pride in the fact that that's what's gotten them where they are now. There's a turntablist showcase for members of the Beat Junkies on "Dilated Junkies," and guest spots from Tha Liks and the Roots' Black Thought; meanwhile, the array of production talent includes DJ Premier, Da Beatminerz, the Roots' ?uestlove, and DJ Babu himself. The Alchemist, however, shines just as brightly as on the debut, helming the excellent lead single "Worst Comes to Worst." Dilated Peoples still don't sound as transcendent as some would have -- they're never quite as unstudied or breezy as Jurassic 5 -- but Expansion Team indicates that they're continuing to grow, which means the fundamentals of hip-hop are in good hands.
© Steve Huey /TiVo
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Babú, Mixer, Samples, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Bernie Grundman, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - The Alchemist, Producer - Rakaa Taylor, ComposerLyricist - Dilated Peoples, MainArtist - Michael Perretta, ComposerLyricist - Kieran Walsh, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Alan Maman, ComposerLyricist - Leo "Swift" Morris, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Kevin Bergman, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 2001 Capitol Records, Inc.. All rights reserved. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, California 90028. Unauthorized Reproduction is a Violation of Applicable Laws. ℗ 2001 Capitol Records, LLC
Booker T. Jones, ComposerLyricist - Eddie Sancho, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Guru, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - The Alchemist, Producer - William Bell, ComposerLyricist - Rakaa Taylor, ComposerLyricist - Dilated Peoples, MainArtist - ALBERT JOHNSON, ComposerLyricist - Michael Perretta, ComposerLyricist - Alan Maman, ComposerLyricist - Kejuan Waliek Muchita, ComposerLyricist - Leo"Swift" Morris, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 2001 Capitol Records, Inc.. All rights reserved. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, California 90028. Unauthorized Reproduction is a Violation of Applicable Laws. ℗ 2001 Capitol Records, Inc.
Babú, Mixer, Samples, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Bernie Grundman, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Chris Martin, ComposerLyricist - Eddie Sancho, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Norty Cotto, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - DJ Premier, Producer, Mixer, Samples, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Rakaa Taylor, ComposerLyricist - Dilated Peoples, MainArtist - Michael Perretta, ComposerLyricist
(C) 2001 Capitol Records, Inc.. All rights reserved. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, California 90028. Unauthorized Reproduction is a Violation of Applicable Laws. ℗ 2001 Capitol Records, LLC
W. Dewgarde, ComposerLyricist - Babú, Mixer, Samples, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Bernie Grundman, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Rakaa Taylor, ComposerLyricist - Dilated Peoples, Recording Engineer, MainArtist, StudioPersonnel - Michael Perretta, ComposerLyricist - Kieran Walsh, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Da Beatminerz, Producer - Dexter Thibou, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Ewalt Dewgarde, ComposerLyricist - Evil Dee, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Cokni O'Dire, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 2001 Capitol Records, Inc.. All rights reserved. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, California 90028. Unauthorized Reproduction is a Violation of Applicable Laws. ℗ 2001 Capitol Records, LLC
Eric Brooks, ComposerLyricist - James Robinson, ComposerLyricist - Rico Smith, ComposerLyricist - Tha Liks, MainArtist - Babú, Mixer, Samples, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Bernie Grundman, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Evidence, Producer - TROY STATON, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Rakaa Taylor, ComposerLyricist - Dilated Peoples, MainArtist - James McCrone, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Perretta, ComposerLyricist - Joey Chavez, Music Production, AssociatedPerformer - Shae Fiol, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 2001 Capitol Records, Inc.. All rights reserved. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, California 90028. Unauthorized Reproduction is a Violation of Applicable Laws. ℗ 2001 Capitol Records, LLC
Babú, Mixer, Samples, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Bernie Grundman, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Eddie Sancho, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Rakaa Taylor, ComposerLyricist - Dilated Peoples, MainArtist - Michael Perretta, ComposerLyricist - JuJu, Producer - Jason Vescio, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - J. Tineo, ComposerLyricist
(C) 2001 Capitol Records, Inc.. All rights reserved. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, California 90028. Unauthorized Reproduction is a Violation of Applicable Laws. ℗ 2001 Capitol Records, LLC
J. Smith, ComposerLyricist - Babú, Producer, Mixer, Samples, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Bernie Grundman, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Dilated Peoples, MainArtist - Anton Pukshansky, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Chris Oroc, ComposerLyricist - Phil Da Agony, MainArtist
(C) 2001 Capitol Records, Inc.. All rights reserved. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, California 90028. Unauthorized Reproduction is a Violation of Applicable Laws. ℗ 2001 Capitol Records, LLC
C. Johnson, ComposerLyricist - Babú, Producer, Mixer, Recording Engineer, Samples, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Bernie Grundman, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Rakaa Taylor, ComposerLyricist - Dilated Peoples, MainArtist - Kieran Walsh, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Chris Oroc, ComposerLyricist - J. Brown, ComposerLyricist - T. McQueen, ComposerLyricist - E. Schell, ComposerLyricist
(C) 2001 Capitol Records, Inc.. All rights reserved. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, California 90028. Unauthorized Reproduction is a Violation of Applicable Laws. ℗ 2001 Capitol Records, LLC
Babú, Producer, Mixer, Samples, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Bernie Grundman, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Evidence, Producer - Rakaa Taylor, ComposerLyricist - Dilated Peoples, Recording Engineer, MainArtist, StudioPersonnel - Anton Pukshansky, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Perretta, ComposerLyricist - Chris Oroc, ComposerLyricist - Melo-D, MainArtist - DJ Rhettmatic, MainArtist - J-Rocc, MainArtist
(C) 2001 Capitol Records, Inc.. All rights reserved. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, California 90028. Unauthorized Reproduction is a Violation of Applicable Laws. ℗ 2001 Capitol Records, LLC
Babú, Mixer, Samples, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Bernie Grundman, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Eddie Sancho, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - The Alchemist, Producer - Jason Bacher, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Dilated Peoples, MainArtist - Michael Perretta, ComposerLyricist - Alan Maman, ComposerLyricist
(C) 2001 Capitol Records, Inc.. All rights reserved. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, California 90028. Unauthorized Reproduction is a Violation of Applicable Laws. ℗ 2001 Capitol Records, LLC
Babú, Producer, Mixer, Samples, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Bernie Grundman, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Rakaa Taylor, ComposerLyricist - Dilated Peoples, MainArtist - Chris Oroc, ComposerLyricist - Braden Winslow, Mixer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 2001 Capitol Records, Inc.. All rights reserved. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, California 90028. Unauthorized Reproduction is a Violation of Applicable Laws. ℗ 2001 Capitol Records, LLC
Babú, Mixer, Samples, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Bernie Grundman, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Evidence, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - TROY STATON, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Dilated Peoples, MainArtist - Michael Perretta, ComposerLyricist - Joey Chavez, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Noelle Scaggs, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 2001 Capitol Records, Inc.. All rights reserved. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, California 90028. Unauthorized Reproduction is a Violation of Applicable Laws. ℗ 2001 Capitol Records, LLC
Babú, Mixer, Samples, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Bernie Grundman, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jeff Chestek, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - A. Thompson, ComposerLyricist - Scott Oyster, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Rakaa Taylor, ComposerLyricist - Dilated Peoples, MainArtist - ?uestlove, Producer
(C) 2001 Capitol Records, Inc.. All rights reserved. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, California 90028. Unauthorized Reproduction is a Violation of Applicable Laws. ℗ 2001 Nerve Deafness Recordings
R. Williams, ComposerLyricist - T. Trotter, ComposerLyricist - Black Thought, MainArtist - Babú, Producer, Mixer, Samples, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Bernie Grundman, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - David Porter, ComposerLyricist - Rakaa Taylor, ComposerLyricist - Dilated Peoples, Recording Engineer, MainArtist, StudioPersonnel - Michael Perretta, ComposerLyricist - Kieran Walsh, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Chris Oroc, ComposerLyricist
(C) 2001 Capitol Records, Inc.. All rights reserved. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, California 90028. Unauthorized Reproduction is a Violation of Applicable Laws. ℗ 2001 Capitol Records, LLC
Bernie Grundman, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Evidence, Producer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Dilated Peoples, MainArtist - Anton Pukshansky, Mixer, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel, Bass (Vocal) - Michael Perretta, ComposerLyricist - DJ Revolution, Mixer, Samples, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Duane Johnson Jr., ComposerLyricist
(C) 2001 Capitol Records, Inc.. All rights reserved. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, California 90028. Unauthorized Reproduction is a Violation of Applicable Laws. ℗ 2001 Capitol Records, LLC
Babú, Mixer, Samples, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Bernie Grundman, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Rakaa Taylor, ComposerLyricist - Dilated Peoples, Recording Engineer, MainArtist, StudioPersonnel - Anton Pukshansky, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Perretta, ComposerLyricist - Joey Chavez, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Metis Cole, Producer, Co-Producer
(C) 2001 Capitol Records, Inc.. All rights reserved. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, California 90028. Unauthorized Reproduction is a Violation of Applicable Laws. ℗ 2001 Capitol Records, LLC
Album review
A mostly successful refinement of their debut, Expansion Team finds Dilated Peoples attempting to broaden their lyrical outlook somewhat, while taking advantage of a bigger budget to experiment with a varied cast of producers. Thanks to the latter, Expansion Team is arguably an even better-sounding album than its accomplished predecessor, boasting endless subtleties and imaginative touches in its backing tracks. And if the record is still heavy on the battle rhymes, Evidence and Iriscience are turning their attention elsewhere, particularly to the perils of fame and success (or of being just on the verge of both). "Trade Money" and "Proper Propaganda" take on money and the media, respectively, and there's also a brewing social consciousness on the brief "War," which is set to a rattling snare-drum march beat. Plus, there are plenty of lyrical assurances that Dilated will stay true to its underground, purist approach; the group even takes pride in the fact that that's what's gotten them where they are now. There's a turntablist showcase for members of the Beat Junkies on "Dilated Junkies," and guest spots from Tha Liks and the Roots' Black Thought; meanwhile, the array of production talent includes DJ Premier, Da Beatminerz, the Roots' ?uestlove, and DJ Babu himself. The Alchemist, however, shines just as brightly as on the debut, helming the excellent lead single "Worst Comes to Worst." Dilated Peoples still don't sound as transcendent as some would have -- they're never quite as unstudied or breezy as Jurassic 5 -- but Expansion Team indicates that they're continuing to grow, which means the fundamentals of hip-hop are in good hands.
© Steve Huey /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 16 track(s)
- Total length: 01:00:46
- Main artists: Dilated Peoples
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Capitol Records
- Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap
© 2001 Capitol Records Inc. ℗ 2001 Capitol Records Inc.
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