Tracklist Hide Credits

1	So May I Introduce To You Engineer [Mix] – Sean FreehillMixed By – Evidence Producer – Evidence Written-By – M. Perretta*	0:48
2	The Platform Engineer – Kieran WalshMixed By – The Alchemist*Producer – The Alchemist*Written-By – A. Maman*, M. Perretta*, R. Taylor*	4:37
3	No Retreat Featuring – B Real*Mixed By – Anton Puchansky*Producer – T-RayWritten-By – L. Freese*, M. Perretta*, R. Taylor*, T. Ray*	5:20
4	Guaranteed Engineer – Kurt MatlinMixed By – The Alchemist*Producer – The Alchemist*Written-By – A. Maman*, M. Perretta*, R. Taylor*	3:52
5	Right On Engineer – Sean FreehillFeaturing – Tha AlkaholiksProducer – E-SwiftWritten-By – E. Brooks*, J. Robinson*, M. Perretta*, R. Taylor*, R. Smith*	4:55
6	The Main Event Engineer – Kurt MatlinMixed By – The Alchemist*Producer – The Alchemist*Written-By – A. Maman*, E. Sermon*, M. Perretta*, P. Smith*	2:32
7	Service Engineer [Mix] – Sean FreehillMixed By – BabuProducer – BabuWritten-By – C. Oroc*, M. Perretta*, R. Taylor*	3:17
8	Ear Drums Pop Engineer [Mix] – Sean FreehillMixed By – Evidence Producer – Evidence Written-By – M. Perretta*, R. Taylor*	4:08
9	Years In The Making Producer – Joey ChavezRecorded By, Mixed By – Joey Chavez, Sean FreehillWritten-By – J. Chavez*, M. Perretta*	3:11
10	Annihilation Engineer [Mix] – Kieran WalshMixed By – The Alchemist*Producer – The Alchemist*Recorded By – Sean FreehillWritten-By – A. Maman*, J. Sebastian*, K. Jenkins*, K. Saunders*, M. Smart*, M. Sebastian*, M. Perretta*, P. Blenman*, R. Taylor*, S. Boone*, T. Trotter*	3:58
11	Expanding Man Engineer [Mix] – Sean FreehillMixed By – Evidence Producer – Evidence Written-By – M. Perretta*, R. Taylor*	2:51
12	The Last Line Of Defense Engineer – Djinji BrownMixed By – The Alchemist*Producer – The Alchemist*Written-By – A. Maman*, J. Brown*, M. Perretta*, P. Rock*	4:42
13	Triple Optics Co-producer – Beni BEngineer – Kurt MatlinMixed By – Evidence Producer – Evidence Written-By – Beni B, M. Perretta*, R. Taylor*	4:13
14	The Shape Of Things To Come Engineer [Mix] – Sean FreehillFeaturing – AceyaloneMixed By – Evidence , Joey ChavezProducer – Evidence , Joey ChavezRecorded By – Jesse "Biz" StewartWritten-By – E. Hayes*, J. Chavez*, M. Perretta*, R. Taylor*	5:04
15	Work The Angles Engineer [Recording] – Kurt MatlinMixed By – Kut Masta KurtProducer – Kut Masta KurtWritten-By – A. Muhammad*, K. Fareed*, K. Gordy*, K. Matlin*, M. Taylor*, M. Perretta*, R. Taylor*	4:00
16	Ear Drums Pop (Remix) Featuring – Defari, Phil Tha Agony*, Planet Asia, White E. FordProducer – Joey ChavezRecorded By, Mixed By – Joey Chavez, Sean FreehillWritten-By – D.A. Johnson, Jr.*, E. Schrody*, J. Green*, J. Smith*, J. Chavez*, M. Perretta*, R. Taylor*	6:50

Companies, etc.

• Marketed By – EMI
• Distributed By – EMI
• Manufactured By – EMI Uden
• Phonographic Copyright (p) – Capitol Records, Inc.
• Copyright (c) – Capitol Records, Inc.
• Published By – Double Vinyl
• Published By – Alchemist Music
• Published By – Triclops Media
• Published By – T. Ray Music
• Published By – L. Freese
• Published By – Hits From The Bong
• Published By – BMG Songs, Inc.
• Published By – E-Swift Music
• Published By – Chrysalis
• Published By – Alkanoniks
• Published By – Golden Cougar
• Published By – 337 Music LLC
• Published By – Paricken Music Inc.
• Published By – Dilated Junky Music
• Published By – J. Chavez
• Published By – Careers-BMG Music Publishing, Inc.
• Published By – Loop Assassins
• Published By – Alley Music
• Published By – Trio Music
• Published By – Mark Sebastian Music
• Published By – Pete Rock Music
• Published By – Dynatone Publishing Co.
• Published By – Unichappell Music, Inc.
• Published By – Veoris Music
• Published By – Chavez
• Published By – That Kind Of Music
• Published By – S.K. Gordy
• Published By – Solid Funk Music
• Published By – Zomba Enterprises, Inc.
• Published By – Jazz Merchant Music
• Published By – Bleedy Eyes Music
• Published By – Roland Wells Music
• Published By – Herut Music
• Published By – Irish Intellect Music
• Published By – T-Boy Music LLC
• Recorded At – Audio X
• Recorded At – D&D Studios
• Recorded At – Can-Am Recorders
• Recorded At – Threshold Sound + Vision
• Mixed At – D&D Studios
• Mixed At – Skip Saylor Recording
• Mixed At – Threshold Sound + Vision
• Mixed At – Audio X
• Mastered At – Sterling Sound

Credits

• A&R – Ron Laffitte
• Design [Logo], Art Direction – Brent Rollins
• Executive-Producer – Dilated Peoples
• Legal [Sample Clearance] – Pat Shannahan
• Mastered By – Tom Coyne
• Photography By [Front And Back Cover] – B+*
• Photography By [Inside] – Block
• Scratches [Cuts] – The Alchemist* (tracks: 6, 12), Babu (tracks: 1 to 5, 7 to 11, 13, 14, 16), DJ Revolution (tracks: 15)

Notes

Issued in a jewel case with clear tray and 12-page booklet. Similar to The Platform but the ℗ does appear on the back cover.

"All movements begin underground." (statement on back cover)

Track 6 contains a sample from "Strictly Snappin' Necks" by EPMD
Track 10 contains an element from "Clones" by The Roots
Track 12 contains elements from "Tru Master" by Pete Rock
Track 15 contains a portion of "God Lives Through" by A Tribe Called Quest

Album sequenced at Revolution's House (Millenia Music).
Album mastered at Sterling Sound, New York City, NY

Recorded at:
Audio X, Burbank, CA: Tracks 1, 5, 7 to 11, 14, 16
D&D Studios, New York City, NY: Tracks 2, 12
Threshold Studios, Santa Monica, CA: Tracks 4, 6, 13, 15
Can Am Studios, Tarzana, CA: Track 3

Mixed at:
Audio X, Burbank, CA: Tracks 5, 7 to 9, 11, 14, 16
D&D Studios, New York City, NY: Tracks 2, 10, 12
Threshold Studios, Santa Monica, CA: Tracks 4, 6, 13, 15
Skip Saylors, LA, CA: Track 3

Publishers on track:
1: Double Vinyl (BMI)
2, 4: Double Vinyl (BMI) / Alchemist Music (ASCAP) / Triclops Media (BMI)
3: Double Vinyl (BMI) / T-Ray Music (BMI) / Triclops Media (BMI) / L. Freese / Hits From Da Bong Music/BMG Songs, Inc. (ASCAP)
5: Double Vinyl (BMI) / E-Swift Music / Chrysalis (BMI) / Triclops Media (BMI) / Alkanoniks (BMI) / Golden Cougar (ASCAP)
6: Double Vinyl (BMI) / Alchemist Music / 337 Music LLC / Paricken Music, Inc. (ASCAP)
7: Double Vinyl (BMI) / Dilated Junky Music (BMI) / Triclops Media (BMI)
8, 11: Double Vinyl / Triclops Media (BMI)
9: Double Vinyl / J. Chavez (BMI)
10: Double Vinyl (BMI) / Alchemist Music (ASCAP) / Triclops Media (BMI) / Careers BMG Music Publishing Inc. / Loop Assassins Publishing / Alley Music / Trio Music / Mark Sebastian Music (BMI)
12: Double Vinyl (BMI) / Alchemist Music (ASCAP) / Pete Rock Music (ASCAP) / Dynatone Publishing Co. adm. by Unichappell Music Inc. (BMI)
13: Double Vinyl (BMI) / Veoris Music (ASCAP) / Triclops Media (BMI)
14: Double Vinyl (BMI) / Chavez (BMI) / Triclops Media (BMI) / That Kind Of Music (ASCAP)
15: Double Vinyl (BMI) / S.K. Gordy (ASCAP) / Triclops Media (BMI) / Solid Funk (ASCAP) / Zomba Enterprises Inc. / Jazz Merchant Music (ASCAP)
16: Double Vinyl (BMI) / Chavez (BMI) / Triclops Media (BMI) / Bleedy Eyes Music (ASCAP) / Roland Wells Music (ASCAP) / Herut Music (ASCAP) / Irish Intellect Music / T-Boy Music LLC (ASCAP)

© 2000 Capitol Records, Inc. (back cover)
℗ © 2000 Capitol Records, Inc. (disc)

Printed in the EU (back cover). Made in EU (disc).

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Barcode (Text): 7 24352 33102 4
• Barcode (String): 724352331024
• Label Code: LC 0148
• Matrix / Runout: EMI UDEN 5233102 @ 1 1-2-4-NL
• Mastering SID Code: IFPI L046
• Mould SID Code: ifpi 15A0
• Price Code (F:): PM 520
• Rights Society: bel BIEM
• Rights Society: BMI / ASCAP

Other versions

Category	Artist	Title (Format)	Label	Category	Country	Year
7243 5 23310 2 4, 523 3102	Dilated Peoples	The Platform ‎(CD, Album)	Capitol Records, Capitol Records	7243 5 23310 2 4, 523 3102	Europe	2000
ABB 1017	Dilated Peoples	The Platform Instrumentals ‎(2x12", Album)	ABB Records	ABB 1017	US	2000
7243 5 23310 2 4	Dilated Peoples	The Platform ‎(CD, Album)	Capitol Records, EMI Music Canada	7243 5 23310 2 4	Canada	2000
CDP 7243 5 23310 2 4	Dilated Peoples	The Platform ‎(CD, Album)	Capitol Records	CDP 7243 5 23310 2 4	US	2000
7243 5 31477 2 3	Dilated Peoples	The Platform ‎(CD, Album, RE)	Capitol Records	7243 5 31477 2 3	Europe	2001