The Understanding (Memphis Bleek album)

The Understanding
Studio album by
Memphis Bleek
ReleasedDecember 5, 2000
Recorded1999–2000
GenreHip hop
Length50:53
Label
ProducerDuane DaRock Ramos, A Kid Called Roots, T.T., Robert "Shim" Kirkland, DJ Twinz, Jose "Lace" Batiz, Eddie Scoresazy, Lofey, Timbaland, EZ Elpee
Memphis Bleek chronology
Coming of Age
(1999) 		The Understanding
(2000) 		M.A.D.E.
(2003)
Singles from The Understanding
  1. "My Mind Right"
    Released: March 5, 2000
  2. "Is That Your Chick (The Lost Verses)"
    Released: September 12, 2000
  3. "Do My..."
    Released: February 13, 2001
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
HipHopDX[2]
RapReviews7.5/10[3]
Rolling Stone[4]
Los Angeles Times[6]
USA Today[7]

The Understanding is the second studio album by rapper Memphis Bleek, released by Get Low Records, Roc-A-Fella Records, and Def Jam Recordings on December 5, 2000. As of October 2002, the album has been certified gold by the RIAA for shipment of over 500,000 units.[8]

  1. ^ Birchmeier, Jason. "The Understanding – Memphis Bleek". AllMusic. Archived from the original on August 20, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
  2. ^ "Memphis Bleek – Understanding". HipHopDX. January 13, 2001. Archived from the original on February 19, 2018. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
  3. ^ Juon, Steve (February 6, 2001). "Memphis Bleek :: The Understanding". RapReviews. Archived from the original on February 19, 2018. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
  4. ^ Ex, Kris (February 1, 2001). "Memphis Bleek: The Understanding". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on August 21, 2008. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
  5. ^ review
  6. ^ Baker, Soren (January 1, 2001). "*** Memphis Bleek, "The Understanding," Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on July 16, 2022. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
  7. ^ USA Today review
  8. ^ "The Understanding". Amazon. 2000.