Authorship Breakdown 14 / 14 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 14 tracks with documented writers, by whether Black Eyed Peas carries a lyricist or composer credit.
14 trackswritten by Black Eyed Peas
0 tracksoutside writers
Black Eyed Peas's roles on this album
Share of the 14 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer86%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
14
Tracks
35
Lyricists
6
Producers
2000
Released
Data Insight
Bridging the Gap was the Black Eyed Peas' second album and their last before Fergie joined, with will.i.am handling the bulk of the production alongside apl.de.ap and outside contributors like DJ Premier, Wyclef Jean, and Rhett Lawrence. The record leaned on live instrumentation and guest verses, pulling in De La Soul, Mos Def, Chali 2na, and Wyclef Jean across the tracklist. Lead single "Request + Line" featured Macy Gray and became the group's first real chart presence, topping out at number 2 on the US Hot Rap Songs chart, while "Weekends" with Esthero followed as a second single. Most songs were co-written by William Adams and Allan Pineda, often with George Pajon Jr. and other band collaborators.
Bridging the Gap is Black Eyed Peas' second studio album, released September 26, 2000. Still a three-piece group, the album continued the alternative hip-hop direction of the debut while expanding stylistically. It featured guest appearances from Macy Gray, De La Soul, and Les Nubians. will.i.am handled the bulk of production, with apl.de.ap co-producing several tracks and DJ Premier and Wyclef Jean contributing one each.
Track Listing & Credits 14 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
BEP Empire
|
will.i.amapl.de.apTabooChristopher MartinCurtis Mayfield | William AdamsAllan PinedaJaime GomezChristopher MartinCurtis Mayfield | DJ Premier | will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals) |
| 2 |
Weekends
#34
|
will.i.amapl.de.apTabooTony ButlerSylvester Stewart | William AdamsAllan PinedaJaime GomezTony ButlerSylvester Stewart | will.i.am | will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals)Esthero (Featured Vocals) |
| 3 |
Get Original
|
will.i.amapl.de.apGeorge Pajon Jr.Charles StewartMethod ManAldane Browne | William AdamsAllan PinedaGeorge Pajon Jr.Charles StewartClifford SmithAldane Browne | will.i.am | will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals)Chali 2na (Featured Vocals) |
| 4 |
Hot
|
will.i.amapl.de.ap | William AdamsAllan Pineda | apl.de.ap | will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals)Kim Hill (Featured Vocals) |
| 5 |
Cali to New York
|
will.i.amKelvin MercerDave JolicoeurDaisey AgeGeorge Pajon Jr. | William AdamsKelvin MercerDave JolicoeurDaisey AgeGeorge Pajon Jr. | will.i.am | will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals)De La Soul (Featured Vocals) |
| 6 |
Lil' Lil
|
will.i.amapl.de.apGeorge Pajon Jr.Michael Fratantuno | William AdamsAllan PinedaGeorge Pajon Jr.Michael Fratantuno | will.i.am | will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals) |
| 7 |
On My Own
|
will.i.amapl.de.apHelene FaussartCelia FaussartMos DefKim Hill | William AdamsAllan PinedaHelene FaussartCelia FaussartDante Terrell SmithKim Hill | will.i.am | will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals)Les Nubians (Featured Vocals)Mos Def (Featured Vocals) |
| 8 |
Release
|
will.i.amapl.de.apTaboo | William AdamsAllan PinedaJaime Gomez | apl.de.ap | will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals) |
| 9 |
Bridging the Gaps
|
will.i.amapl.de.apGeorge Pajon Jr.John CollinsBill Withers | William AdamsAllan PinedaGeorge Pajon Jr.John CollinsBill Withers | apl.de.ap | will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals) |
| 10 |
Go Go
|
will.i.amapl.de.apMichael FratantunoArthur BakerJohn RobieKevin DonovanRobert AllenEllis WilliamsRalf HütterEmil Schult | William AdamsAllan PinedaMichael FratantunoArthur BakerJohn RobieKevin DonovanRobert AllenEllis WilliamsRalf HütterEmil Schult | will.i.am | will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals) |
| 11 |
Rap Song
|
will.i.amapl.de.apTabooWyclef JeanJerry DuplessisJames BrownCharles BobbitBob Byrd | William AdamsAllan PinedaJaime GomezWyclef JeanJerry DuplessisJames BrownCharles BobbitBob Byrd | Wyclef JeanJerry Duplessis | will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals)Wyclef Jean (Featured Vocals) |
| 12 |
Bringing It Back
|
will.i.amapl.de.ap | William AdamsAllan Pineda | will.i.am | will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals) |
| 13 |
Tell Your Mama Come
|
will.i.amapl.de.apTabooGeorge Pajon Jr. | William AdamsAllan PinedaJaime GomezGeorge Pajon Jr. | will.i.am | will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals) |
| 14 |
Request + Line
#2
|
will.i.amapl.de.apMichael FratantunoGeorge Pajon Jr.Rhett LawrenceNatalie Hinds | William AdamsAllan PinedaMichael FratantunoGeorge Pajon Jr.Rhett LawrenceNatalie Hinds | Rhett Lawrencewill.i.am | will.i.am (Vocals)apl.de.ap (Vocals)Taboo (Vocals)Macy Gray (Featured Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 46 contributors
W
will.i.am
Writer · Producer · Vocals
WA
William Adams
Writer
A
apl.de.ap
Writer · Producer · Vocals
AP
Allan Pineda
Writer
GP
George Pajon Jr.
Writer
JG
Jaime Gomez
Writer
T
Taboo
Writer · Vocals
MF
Michael Fratantuno
Writer
JD
Jerry Duplessis
Writer · Producer
RL
Rhett Lawrence
Writer · Producer
WJ
Wyclef Jean
Writer · Producer · Vocals
AB
Aldane Browne
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions Bridging the Gap
Was Fergie on Bridging the Gap?
No. Bridging the Gap (2000) was the last Black Eyed Peas album before Fergie joined. At this point the group was will.i.am, apl.de.ap, and Taboo, with vocal features handled by guests such as Kim Hill, Esthero, and Macy Gray.
What was the lead single from Bridging the Gap?
"Request + Line," featuring Macy Gray, was the lead single. It reached number 2 on the US Hot Rap Songs chart and number 63 on the Billboard Hot 100, the group's strongest charting song to that point.
Who produced Bridging the Gap?
will.i.am produced most of the album, working with apl.de.ap. Outside producers included DJ Premier, Wyclef Jean, and Rhett Lawrence, who co-produced "Request + Line" with will.i.am.
Which artists are featured on Bridging the Gap?
Guests include De La Soul on "Cali to New York," Mos Def and Les Nubians on "On My Own," Chali 2na on "Get Original," Wyclef Jean on "Rap Song," Esthero on "Weekends," Kim Hill on "Hot," and Macy Gray on "Request + Line."
Who wrote "Request + Line"?
"Request + Line" was written by William Adams (will.i.am), Allan Pineda (apl.de.ap), Mike Fratantuno, George Pajon Jr., Rhett Lawrence, and Natilie Hinds. It was produced by Rhett Lawrence and will.i.am.
How did "Weekends" perform on the charts?
"Weekends," featuring Esthero, peaked at number 34 on the US Hot Rap Songs chart and number 73 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. It was a modest commercial success.
When was Bridging the Gap released?
Bridging the Gap was released on September 26, 2000, on Interscope Records. It was the Black Eyed Peas' second studio album, following Behind the Front (1998).
Did Bridging the Gap chart well?
The album reached number 67 on the Billboard 200. It earned generally favorable reviews but only became a strong commercial breakthrough with the group's next album, Elephunk (2003).