Beats, Rhymes and Life

by A Tribe Called Quest

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Produced heavily by J Dilla's mentor collective The Ummah, 'Beats, Rhymes and Life' finds A Tribe Called Quest leaning into a distinctly darker, more minimalist sound. The album is incredibly rhythmic and mellow, addressing deeply conscious urban themes over smooth, nocturnal jazz rap sampling.

Genres

  • Boom Bap

Tracklist

  1. Phony Rappers
  2. Get A Hold
  3. Motivators
  4. Jam
  5. Crew
  6. The Pressure
  7. 1nce Again
  8. Mind Power
  9. The Hop
  10. Keeping It Moving
  11. Baby Phife's Return
  12. Separate / Together
  13. What Really Goes On
  14. Word Play
  15. Stressed Out