![]() ![]() Queens rap trio A Tribe Called Quest had three impeccable records under their belts before their fourth crash-landed that summer. In 1996 New York, this was a familiar couplet and its creators a chart-topping phenomenon. But as Jesse Bernard argues, its blend of realness, reinvention and subtle afrofuturism make it a misunderstood classic. 20 years ago, they released Beats, Rhymes and Life and disappointed fans who couldn’t come to terms with its new flavor and darker tone. Their catalogue isn’t without its blemishes however. A Tribe Called Quest are widely hailed as one of the greatest rap acts of all time.
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