Foundation is the fourth album by hip hop group Brand Nubian.[2] It was released on September 29, 1998, via Arista.[3] The album marked the reunion of the four original members, Grand Puba, Sadat X, Lord Jamar and DJ Alamo, who hadn't released an album together since their 1990 debut One for All.
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Studio album by Brand Nubian | ||||
Released | September 29, 1998 | |||
Recorded | 1997-1998 | |||
Genre | Conscious hip hop[1] | |||
Length | 67:43[1] | |||
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Singles from Foundation | ||||
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Foundation saw the group regain their past success, critically and commercially. The single "Don't Let It Go to Your Head" became their biggest Billboard Hot 100 hit, in 1998, and was remixed by The Neptunes as the 12" single "Take It To Your Head" in the same year.
Unlike previous releases, Foundation mostly features outside production, resulting in an updated sound. DJ Premier, O.Gee, C.L. Liggio and the D.I.T.C. members Lord Finesse, Diamond D and Buckwild all supplied beats for the album. The album is now out of print.
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RapReviews | 9/10[5] |
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Credits adapted from Discogs.[1]
All tracks are performed by Grand Puba, Sadat X and Lord Jamar expect where noted.
No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Here We Go" (interlude) |
| 0:21 |
2. | "The Return" |
| 4:00 |
3. | "Shinin' Star" |
| 3:40 |
4. | "The Beat Change" |
| 2:26 |
5. | "Migraine" (interlude) | 0:24 | |
6. | "Don't Let It Go to Your Head" |
| 4:04 |
7. | "Brand Nubian" |
| 4:01 |
8. | "Maybe One Day" (performed by Grand Puba and Common) |
| 4:40 |
9. | "Let's Dance" (also performed by Busta Rhymes) |
| 4:06 |
10. | "Back Up Off the Wall" (also performed by Loon) |
| 4:10 |
11. | "Black on Black Crime" (interlude) | 0:48 | |
12. | "I'm Black & I'm Proud" |
| 3:15 |
13. | "Sincerely" |
| 3:50 |
14. | "Probable Cause" (also performed by DJ Alamo) |
| 5:13 |
15. | "The Ghetto" (interlude) | 0:41 | |
16. | "Love vs. Hate" |
| 4:31 |
17. | "Too Late" (also performed by Sherene) |
| 4:45 |
18. | "Straight Outta Now Rule" |
| 4:39 |
19. | "Foundation" |
| 3:52 |
20. | "U For Me" (also performed by Petawane) |
| 4:17 |
Total length: | 67:43 |
Notes
Chart (1998) | Peak position |
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US Billboard 200[7] | 59 |
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[8] | 12 |
Year | Song | Chart positions | ||
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Billboard Hot 100 | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | Hot Rap Singles | ||
1998 | "Don't Let It Go To Your Head" | 54 | 24 | 3 |
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