We Got It from Here... Thank You 4 Your Service cover

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We Got It from Here... Thank You 4 Your Service

A Tribe Called Quest · 2016

60 min · 16 tracks · hip-hop · alternative hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop

A vibrant fusion of jazz-inflected beats and incisive lyrics reflecting social issues and personal loss.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • vibrant sound for reflective moments
  • engaging commentary on social issues
  • for thoughtful group discussions
  • nuanced exploration of personal loss

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek standalone radio singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on November 11, 2016, 'We Got It from Here... Thank You 4 Your Service' marked A Tribe Called Quest's first album in 18 years, following their last studio effort, 'The Love Movement' in 1998. The album came after the death of founding member Phife Dawg earlier that year, adding a poignant layer to the group's return and final project.
Stylistic neighbors
De La Soul· The Roots· Gang Starr

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Space Program 5:40
  • 2 We the People.... 2:52
  • 3 Whateva Will Be 2:52
  • 4 Solid Wall of Sound 3:43
  • 5 Dis Generation 3:33
  • 6 Kids… 3:48
  • 7 Melatonin 4:44
  • 8 Enough!! 3:20
  • 9 Mobius 2:51
  • 10 Black Spasmodic 3:03
  • 11 The Killing Season 2:43
  • 12 Lost Somebody 4:18
  • 13 Movin Backwards 4:41
  • 14 Conrad Tokyo 3:31
  • 15 Ego 3:17
  • 16 The Donald 5:22

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