I’m not sure who introduced me, where it happened, or when it was that I started listening to A Tribe Called Quest, but I’m happy I do. I am a lover of quality hip hop. Not Soulja Boy. Not Flo Rida. Anyway, A Tribe Called Quest is probably one of the best rap groups from the ‘90s, and comprised of three members: Q-Tip, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Phife, and Jarobi (I'm pretty sure he left after the first album though). It is in contrast to the hardcore gangsta rap of the time with a more laid back even jazzy style.
I try to get everyone who hasn’t already, to listen to their music. I always recommend Low End Theory because it’s my favorite and because it is a piece of art. From the smooth flow in Jazz (We’ve Got) to the playful back and forth in Check the Rhyme, The Low End Theory is the epitome of what good hip hop should be. It's not just candy garbage with no meaning or just some dude saying how great he is the whole song. They show their talent through raw tracks that didn't require a lot of editing or that thing T-Pain uses. I can never get tired of listening to them.
Above are just a few of the songs off the album. Enjoy.
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