The Brick: Bodega Chronicles is the debut album by American
rapper Joell Ortiz. It was released on April 24, 2007, by
Koch Records, whom Ortiz was dealing with before he signed with
Aftermath Entertainment. The album includes guest appearances from
Big Daddy Kane,
Styles P,
Big Noyd,
Akon,
Immortal Technique,
Grafh,
Ras Kass, Maino and Stimuli. It was released after he signed to Aftermath Entertainment, and was released under Koch Records with the permission of
Dr. Dre, head of Aftermath Entertainment.