Statement

Statement is the major-label debut from Nonpoint, released in October 2000 via MCA Records. Produced during the height of the nu-metal explosion, the album distinguishes itself through its heavy emphasis on syncopation and the 'South Florida bounce' - a rhythmic style influenced by the region's diverse musical landscape. While often grouped with bands like Korn or Limp Bizkit, Nonpoint’s approach on Statement is notably more percussive and less reliant on electronic samples, favoring a raw, four-piece band sound. The album is culturally significant for its bilingual elements, particularly on the track 'Orgullo,' and its overt homage to hip-hop history in 'Tribute,' which mashes up classics by Slick Rick and Busta Rhymes. Critically, it was recognized as a forceful, if derivative, example of the rap-metal genre, helping the band establish a long-standing career built on high-energy live performances and rhythmic consistency.