The Low End Theory
A Tribe Called Quest · 1991
48 min · 14 tracks · hip-hop · alternative hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop
A seamless blend of jazz-infused beats and introspective rhymes that redefined East Coast hip-hop.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- thought-provoking lyrical exploration
- smooth, laid-back listening experience
- short, engaging track lengths
- reflective late-night vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 24, 1991, 'The Low End Theory' was A Tribe Called Quest's second album, following their debut 'People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm.' By this point in their career, they were solidifying their unique sound and style within hip-hop, distinguishing themselves from their contemporaries with a more melodic and jazz-oriented approach.
- Stylistic neighbors
- De La Soul· The Roots· Gang Starr
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Excursions 3:54
- 2 Buggin’ Out 3:37
- 3 Rap Promoter 2:13
- 4 Butter 3:38
- 5 Verses From the Abstract 3:58
- 6 Show Business 3:53
- 7 Vibes and Stuff 4:17
- 8 The Infamous Date Rape 2:53
- 9 Check the Rhime 3:36
- 10 Everything Is Fair 2:58
- 11 Jazz (We’ve Got) 4:10
- 12 Skypager 2:12
- 13 What? 2:28
- 14 Scenario 4:10
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