Time's Runnin' Out (album)
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Time's Runnin' Out is the sixth album released by Brand Nubian
. It was released on August 21, 2007, on Traffic Entertainment and featured production from Grand Puba
, Lord Jamar
, DJ Alamo, and Lord Finesse
. The material on this album was actually recorded in 1997 and 1998 before Foundation, as evidenced in several songs that mention 1997 and 1998. Grand Puba mentioned in an interview with HipHopDX.com that this was the actual album that got them signed to Arista
but after they got with the label the group kept on recording material which resulted in an entire new album in Foundation.
While most of the album remained unreleased until 2007, a few of the songs had previously been released. "A Child is Born" originally appeared on the soundtrack of the 1997 movie Soul in the Hole
, "Time is Running Out" was released on the soundtrack of the 1998 movie Slam
, and a Buckwild
remix
of the song "Rockin' It" was released as a limited 12-inch single in 2000 with the D.I.T.C. track "Spend It" as the B-side.
Brand Nubian
Brand Nubian is an American hip hop group from New Rochelle, New York, consisting of three MC's: Grand Puba , Sadat X and Lord Jamar , and two DJs: DJ Alamo and DJ Sincere...
. It was released on August 21, 2007, on Traffic Entertainment and featured production from Grand Puba
Grand Puba
Maxwell Dixon is an emcee best known as a member of the group Brand Nubian.-Biography:He made his debut with the group Masters of Ceremony. Its album Dynamite was hailed by critics, but probably due to lack of sales, the group soon disbanded, and Puba emerged as the lead emcee of Brand Nubian...
, Lord Jamar
Lord Jamar
Lord Jamar is an American emcee and actor. He is a member of the hip-hop group Brand Nubian, which formed in 1989. As an actor, he is best known for his role of Supreme Allah on the TV series Oz. He has appeared on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Third Watch, and The Sopranos...
, DJ Alamo, and Lord Finesse
Lord Finesse
Lord Finesse is a Hip hop artist and producer, hailing from The Bronx, New York, best known as the leader of the D.I.T.C. rap crew.- Career :...
. The material on this album was actually recorded in 1997 and 1998 before Foundation, as evidenced in several songs that mention 1997 and 1998. Grand Puba mentioned in an interview with HipHopDX.com that this was the actual album that got them signed to Arista
Arista Records
Arista was an American record label. It was a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment and operated under the RCA Music Group. The label was founded in 1974 by Clive Davis, who formerly worked for CBS Records...
but after they got with the label the group kept on recording material which resulted in an entire new album in Foundation.
While most of the album remained unreleased until 2007, a few of the songs had previously been released. "A Child is Born" originally appeared on the soundtrack of the 1997 movie Soul in the Hole
Soul In The Hole
Soul In The Hole is a 1997 documentary about aspiring basketball coach Kenny Jones, his playground dream team "Kenny's Kings", the relationship between him and his players, particularly, playground phenom, 18 year old Ed "Booger" Smith, and life in Brooklyn during the summer of 1993.-Box...
, "Time is Running Out" was released on the soundtrack of the 1998 movie Slam
SLAM
Slam or SLAM may refer to:In computer science:* Simultaneous localization and mapping, a technique used by robots and autonomous vehicles* SLAM project, a Microsoft Research project...
, and a Buckwild
Buckwild
Buckwild is a Hip hop producer hailing from The Bronx, New York. Originally a DJ, Buck began producing after meeting MC/Producer Lord Finesse. He later joined Finesse's super-crew D.I.T.C., along with Showbiz and A.G., Diamond D, Fat Joe, and the late Big L and brought O.C. with him...
remix
Remix
A remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song ....
of the song "Rockin' It" was released as a limited 12-inch single in 2000 with the D.I.T.C. track "Spend It" as the B-side.
Track listing
- "Intro"- 0:48
produced by Grand PubaGrand PubaMaxwell Dixon is an emcee best known as a member of the group Brand Nubian.-Biography:He made his debut with the group Masters of Ceremony. Its album Dynamite was hailed by critics, but probably due to lack of sales, the group soon disbanded, and Puba emerged as the lead emcee of Brand Nubian... - "Seen Enough"- 4:02
produced by Lord JamarLord JamarLord Jamar is an American emcee and actor. He is a member of the hip-hop group Brand Nubian, which formed in 1989. As an actor, he is best known for his role of Supreme Allah on the TV series Oz. He has appeared on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Third Watch, and The Sopranos... - "Girls, Girls, Girls"- 4:01
produced by AlamoAlamoThe Battle of the Alamo was a battle fought during the Texas Revolution.Alamo may also refer to:-Places:*Alamo Mission in San Antonio, Texas*Alamo, California*Alamo, Georgia*Alamo Township, Michigan*Alamo, Nevada*Alamo, New Mexico... - "One Time"- 4:22
produced by AlamoAlamoThe Battle of the Alamo was a battle fought during the Texas Revolution.Alamo may also refer to:-Places:*Alamo Mission in San Antonio, Texas*Alamo, California*Alamo, Georgia*Alamo Township, Michigan*Alamo, Nevada*Alamo, New Mexico... - "Scientists of Sound"- 4:50
produced by Lord FinesseLord FinesseLord Finesse is a Hip hop artist and producer, hailing from The Bronx, New York, best known as the leader of the D.I.T.C. rap crew.- Career :...
& Grand PubaGrand PubaMaxwell Dixon is an emcee best known as a member of the group Brand Nubian.-Biography:He made his debut with the group Masters of Ceremony. Its album Dynamite was hailed by critics, but probably due to lack of sales, the group soon disbanded, and Puba emerged as the lead emcee of Brand Nubian... - "Time's Runnin' Out"- 4:14
produced by Brand NubianBrand NubianBrand Nubian is an American hip hop group from New Rochelle, New York, consisting of three MC's: Grand Puba , Sadat X and Lord Jamar , and two DJs: DJ Alamo and DJ Sincere... - "Brand Nu Hustle"- 3:40
produced by Grand PubaGrand PubaMaxwell Dixon is an emcee best known as a member of the group Brand Nubian.-Biography:He made his debut with the group Masters of Ceremony. Its album Dynamite was hailed by critics, but probably due to lack of sales, the group soon disbanded, and Puba emerged as the lead emcee of Brand Nubian... - "Once Again"- 3:22
produced by Lord JamarLord JamarLord Jamar is an American emcee and actor. He is a member of the hip-hop group Brand Nubian, which formed in 1989. As an actor, he is best known for his role of Supreme Allah on the TV series Oz. He has appeared on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Third Watch, and The Sopranos... - "Rockin' It"- 3:41
produced by Grand PubaGrand PubaMaxwell Dixon is an emcee best known as a member of the group Brand Nubian.-Biography:He made his debut with the group Masters of Ceremony. Its album Dynamite was hailed by critics, but probably due to lack of sales, the group soon disbanded, and Puba emerged as the lead emcee of Brand Nubian... - "I Wanna Hear It"- 3:34
produced by Grand PubaGrand PubaMaxwell Dixon is an emcee best known as a member of the group Brand Nubian.-Biography:He made his debut with the group Masters of Ceremony. Its album Dynamite was hailed by critics, but probably due to lack of sales, the group soon disbanded, and Puba emerged as the lead emcee of Brand Nubian... - "A Child Is Born"- 4:18
produced by Vance Wright - "Right Here"- 4:23
produced by Grand PubaGrand PubaMaxwell Dixon is an emcee best known as a member of the group Brand Nubian.-Biography:He made his debut with the group Masters of Ceremony. Its album Dynamite was hailed by critics, but probably due to lack of sales, the group soon disbanded, and Puba emerged as the lead emcee of Brand Nubian... - "Enjoy Yourself"- 4:08
produced by Grand PubaGrand PubaMaxwell Dixon is an emcee best known as a member of the group Brand Nubian.-Biography:He made his debut with the group Masters of Ceremony. Its album Dynamite was hailed by critics, but probably due to lack of sales, the group soon disbanded, and Puba emerged as the lead emcee of Brand Nubian... - "Go Hard"- 3:06
produced by Lord JamarLord JamarLord Jamar is an American emcee and actor. He is a member of the hip-hop group Brand Nubian, which formed in 1989. As an actor, he is best known for his role of Supreme Allah on the TV series Oz. He has appeared on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Third Watch, and The Sopranos... - "Somebody Told A Lie"- 4:14
produced by Lord JamarLord JamarLord Jamar is an American emcee and actor. He is a member of the hip-hop group Brand Nubian, which formed in 1989. As an actor, he is best known for his role of Supreme Allah on the TV series Oz. He has appeared on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Third Watch, and The Sopranos...