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BIO
While Chicago may be the "Second City" to New York or Los Angeles, the second city to Chicago is a not-so-little city in the Northwest corner of Illinois called Rockford. It's the home of Gweez, Hollywood and Tapeman, collectively known as The Bridge.
The hip hop trio formed in Fall 2006 after the three longtime friends decided their individual perspectives on life and hip hop could combine to give the game just what it's been missing. Their chemistry has been undeniable from the start, as the group quickly recorded their debut LP, The Chosen Few, released in February 2007. The high-energy album brought The Bridge local celebrity status as they opened midwest gigs for a diverse roster of national acts including NaS, Snoop Dogg, and T.I.
Never content and always anxious to get back in the studio, The Bridge released its second LP in September 2007, titled Training Day. The full length disc was met with widespread critical acclaim as it showcased the lyrical depth of the group's MCs, as well as the reach of cosmopolitan producer Tapeman.
The Bridge kicked off 2008 in grand fashion, performing at a sold out House of Blues in Chicago with Talib Kweli. With multiple full length projects in pre-production, a busy performing schedule ahead, and a clothing line in the works, The Bridge's momentum is only building in 2008.

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Member Since: 10/12/2006
Band Website: thebridgehiphop.com
Band Members: Hollywood & Migweezy rap, TapeMan laces the beats.
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Training Day: Tha Mixtape is now on iTunes!!!Be sure to write a review on iTunes... and if u haven't heard Training Day yet now's a great time to download it...

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Record Label: Cassette Company
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Vote for The Bridge to play at Lollapalooza ’08

This year's lineup at Lollapalooza is the best ever, and with YOUR help The Bridge might be performing at the year's biggest music festival along with Kanye, Lupe, The Cool Kids, Radiohead, Rage, and ...
Posted by THE BRIDGE on Thu, 22 May 2008 01:18:00 PST

The Bridge is nominated for a RAMI

After making Rockford history in 2007 by dropping two LP's, opening for numerous national acts, and touring across the country, The Bridge's benchmark year has been honored by the Rockford Area Music ...
Posted by THE BRIDGE on Sun, 03 Feb 2008 07:53:00 PST

The Chosen Few is reviewed by OkayPlayer.com

BIG SHOUT OUT TO GRIFF AT OKAYPLAYER.COM FOR WRITING A GREAT REVIEW OF "THE CHOSEN FEW"HERE'S WHAT HE HAD TO SAY: The BridgeThe Chosen FewCassette Company; 2007 While Chicago may be the "Second City" ...
Posted by THE BRIDGE on Tue, 23 Oct 2007 12:57:00 PST

GO Now reviews Training Day: Tha Mixtape

BIG UPS TO KEVIN HAAS FROM GO NOW WHO WAS AT KRYPTONITE FOR TRAINING DAY SEPTEMBER 22ND!!!! HERE'S WHAT HE HAD TO SAY:The Bridge rocks Krypto with its tighter soundBy Kevin HaasGO.RRSTAR.COMIt's fitt...
Posted by THE BRIDGE on Thu, 27 Sep 2007 06:14:00 PST

The Bridge featured on CollegeNews.com once again

ANOTHER BIG SHOUT OUT TO ADAM SEIDEL OF COLLEGENEWS.COM!!!!!!HERE'S WHAT HE WROTE IN HIS LATEST FEATURE ON THE BRIDGE:CROSSIN THE BRIDGE by Adam Seidel"Lets start with our name," said Hollywood, co-mc...
Posted by THE BRIDGE on Fri, 21 Sep 2007 03:48:00 PST

The Bridge featured in GO Now magazine

BIG SHOUT OUT TO KEVIN HAAS OF THE ROCKFORD REGISTER-STAR!!!!!! HERE'S WHAT HE HAD TO SAY ABOUT THIS SATURDAY'S TRAINING DAY RELEASE PARTY:Bridge your music gapBy Kevin HaasGO.RRSTAR.COMIf you haven'...
Posted by THE BRIDGE on Thu, 20 Sep 2007 08:22:00 PST

THE BRIDGE IN THE MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL

BIG SHOUT OUT TO ERIK ERNST OF THE MJS FOR MENTIONING THE BRIDGE IN HIS REVIEW OF T.I.'s PERFORMANCE AT THE EAGLES BALLROOM IN MILWAUKEE!!!!!Here's what he said about the show (be sure to check out th...
Posted by THE BRIDGE on Tue, 11 Sep 2007 09:30:00 PST

The Bridge on CollegeNews.com

BIG SHOUT OUT TO ADAM SEIDEL OF COLLEGENEWS.COM!!!!!!!Here's what he wrote about THE BRIDGE:Exclusive Interview with The BridgePosted on Monday, September 10th 2007" We'll all just sit down in the stu...
Posted by THE BRIDGE on Mon, 10 Sep 2007 11:24:00 PST

THE BRIDGE @ Lollapalooza 2007?!?!?!?!?!?!?!!?!?!

Lollapalooza is having a contest called Last Band Standing, the winners of which will play at Lollapalooza.The first round of the contest is a vote. The top 100 bands receiving votes will advance to t...
Posted by THE BRIDGE on Wed, 20 Jun 2007 01:38:00 PST

REQUEST "TAKE THAT HOME" ON ROCKFORD'S 97 ZOK TODAY!!!! CALL 815-229-5100!!!!!

BIG SHOUT OUT TO JB LOVE OF 97 ZOK FOR PLAYING "TAKE THAT HOME" ON THE NEW MUSIC MATCHUP!!!!!"TAKE THAT HOME" WON THREE NIGHTS IN A ROW, BEATING OUT LINKIN PARK, VANESSA HUDGONS, AND BREAKING BENJAMIN...
Posted by THE BRIDGE on Mon, 23 Apr 2007 11:21:00 PST