Bridging the Gap (song)

Infobox Single
Name = Bridging the Gap


Artist = Nas featuring Olu Dara
from Album = Street's Disciple
Released = 2004
Format = CD single
Recorded = 2004
Genre = Jazz Rap
Length = 3:56
Label = Ill Will/Columbia
Writer = Nasir Jones
Producer = Salaam Remi
Last single = "Thief's Theme"
(2004)
This single = "Bridging the Gap"
(2004)
Next single = "Just a Moment"
(2005)

"Bridging the Gap", the second single off of Nas' "Street's Disciple" features his father. It samples music from Muddy Waters' "Mannish Boy" composition. Olu Dara provides the hook of the song by talking about his path and how Nas was born. Nas and Olu Dara performed the song many times before the release of Street's Disciple. It was the only buzz the album had as its release came near. The song is referenced in the title track of The Game's song: "The Documentary", when he says, "Now I understand why Nas did a song with his pops."

Music video

The video shows Nas and Olu Dara on a stage with women dancing in the background, it also shows a few shots that are supposed to be Nas in school. The video had high rotation on MTV and BET. At the end of the video, Dara stands still next to Nas and says with a smile "Rest in peace, Ray Charles" as a sign of respect.

Track listing

A-side

# "Bridging The Gap" (Album Version) (4:00)
# "Bridging The Gap" (Instrumental) (3:57)
# "Bridging The Gap" (A Cappella) (3:57)

B-side

# "Bridging The Gap" (Album Version) (4:00)
# "Bridging The Gap" (Instrumental) (3:57)
# "Bridging The Gap" (A Cappella) (3:57)