Released 30 years ago
Beats, Rhymes and Life
A Tribe Called Quest · 1996
51 min · 15 tracks · hip-hop · alternative hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop
A vibrant fusion of jazzy samples and introspective lyrics that encapsulates the essence of 90s hip-hop.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady groove for relaxed moments
- thoughtful lyrics for introspective listening
- vibrant energy for social gatherings
- pacing that invites repeated plays
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on July 30, 1996, 'Beats, Rhymes and Life' was A Tribe Called Quest's fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Midnight Marauders.' At this point in their career, they were solidifying their legacy as pioneers of alternative hip-hop while navigating changes in the hip-hop landscape during the mid-1990s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- De La Soul· The Roots· Gang Starr
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Phony Rappers 3:35
- 2 Get a Hold 3:35
- 3 Motivators 3:20
- 4 Jam 4:38
- 5 Crew 1:58
- 6 The Pressure 3:02
- 7 1nce Again 3:49
- 8 Mind Power 3:55
- 9 The Hop 3:27
- 10 Keeping It Moving 3:38
- 11 Baby Phife’s Return 3:18
- 12 Separate/Together 1:38
- 13 What Really Goes On 3:23
- 14 Word Play 2:59
- 15 Stressed Out 4:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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