Album Facts
A Tribe Called Quest - Beats, Rhymes, & Life Vinyl LP
Bold new chapter for the group with production by Q-Tip & J Dilla
Price $50.00
Format 2xLP
Label Jive
Genre Hip-hop
Barcode/UPC 196588848810
Color Black
Year February 21 2025 (originally 1996)
Condition
Originally released in 1996, 'Beats, Rhymes and Life' marked a bold new chapter in A Tribe Called Quest's legendary career. With production by Q-Tip and J Dilla, the album blends jazzy, soulful beats with introspective lyrics and sharp social commentary. Showcasing the group's evolving sound, while staying true to their roots in conscious hip-hop, it features key tracks '1nce Again' (25m+ streams), 'Stressed Out' featuring Faith Evans (17m+ streams), and 'The Hop' (60m+ streams). This Grammy nominated album was their biggest commercial success to that point, and was critically acclaimed, with Rolling Stone calling it 'near flawless'.
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In-stock inventory is also available in our Boston retail store.