20/20

by Dilated Peoples

Overview

According to some pre-release interviews, Dilated Peoples member Evidence sees 20/20 as one of the more casual full-lengths from the crew. The album wasn't built as a traditional album, but rather a collection of tracks, or as Evidence puts it, 20/20 was "made on a 12'' mentality." It's a great analogy really, since the track list bounces between outstanding and hypothetical A-sides -- the body-moving "Back Again," the fiery "Alarm Clock Music," and "Kindness for Weakness," which features guest Talib Kweli along with some of DJ Babu's fiercest scratches -- and the more word-filled, almost freestyle B-sides that could accompany them. 20/20 flows like a compilation of street tracks, which is quite an achievement when you consider the group is still signed to major label Capitol. Only two tracks feature the work of producer Alchemist -- "Back Again" and the title track -- which might be a disappointment for some, but Evidence and Babu are up to the challenge of an increased workload and offer lean loops that recall their debut. Unfortunately, a team-up with Capleton feels forced, as the reggae revolutionary isn't given much to do. For hardcore fans, it's the lone disappointment, and while 20/20 might be a shade too unambitious for casual listeners expecting another Expansion Team, DP heads looking to kick back and listen get plenty of pure underground to devour. ~ David Jeffries

Product Details

Release Date:	12/02/2022
Label:	Music On Vinyl
UPC:	0600753948118
Rank:	6669

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Dilated Peoples   Primary Artist
Capleton   Primary Artist,Rap,Guest Artist,Featured Artist
Dr. Greenthumb   Primary Artist,Featured Artist
Krondon   Primary Artist,Featured Artist
Talib Kweli   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Rap,Featured Artist
Defari   Primary Artist,Featured Artist
Rita Capelton   Primary Artist
Phil Da Agony   Vocals
Jeff Babko   Bass,Keyboards
Kenny Morrison   Vocals
Noelle   Vocals
Simon Rex   Vocals
Dodee Westbeach   Vocals

Technical Credits

Babu   Audio Production
The Alchemist   Audio Production
Troy Staton   Mixing
Steve Davis   Management
Clifton Bailey   Composer
James Banks   Composer
Talib Kweli   Composer
Eddie Marion   Composer
Joey Chavez   Composer
Defari   Composer
Dilated Peoples   Mixing,Engineer,Executive Producer
Brian Gardner   Mastering
Richard Huredia   Mixing
Michael Stewart   Engineer
Jared Robbins   Assistant Engineer
Scott Elgin   Assistant Engineer
Manny Marroquin   Mixing
Henderson Thigpen   Composer
Joe Chavez   Engineer,Producer
T.J. Graham   Composer
Robert Montes   Assistant Engineer
J.M. Banks   Composer
Brian Protheroe   Composer
Charles McCloud   Composer
J.R. Chavez   Composer
Tavish Graham   Composer
Beni B.   Executive Producer
Ian Suddarth   Assistant Engineer
Porse 1   Producer
Marvin Jones   Composer
Evidence   Producer
Bravo   Producer
Rakaa Taylor   Composer
William Toles   Composer
Alan Maman   Composer
Michael Perretta   Composer
Chris Oroc   Composer
David Straume   Composer