The Anthology

Description

A Tribe Called Quest weren’t rap’s biggest hit makers, but their signature numbers indeed fill this collection with style, eclecticism, and laid-back but deliberate flow; indeed, the group’s stature seems to have grown since its 1998 breakup. The continued importance of their music and ideals for many hip-hop fans will only be enhanced by ‘Anthology”s 18 tracks (Q-Tip’s ‘Vivrant Thing’ from the ‘Violator’ album is a bonus track). Those unfamiliar with Tribe’s achievement should have their heads and booties set into motion by the fellas’ many moods, from the playful ‘Check the Rhime’ and ‘I Left My Wallet in El Segundo’ to trenchant commentaries such as ‘Description of a Fool’ and ‘Sucka Nigga’. And with its inclusion here, the somewhat rare and all-the-way out ‘If the Papes Come’ will doubtless reestablish itself as an underground favourite.

Tracklisting

Disc 1
1. Check the Rhime – A Tribe Called Quest
2. Bonita Applebum – A Tribe Called Quest
3. Award Tour – A Tribe Called Quest
4. Can I Kick It? – A Tribe Called Quest
5. Scenario – A Tribe Called Quest
6. Buggin’ Out – A Tribe Called Quest
7. If the Papes Come – A Tribe Called Quest
8. Electric Relaxation – A Tribe Called Quest
9. Jazz (We’ve Got) – A Tribe Called Quest
10. I Left My Wallet in El Segundo – A Tribe Called Quest
Disc 2
1. Hot Sex – A Tribe Called Quest
2. Oh My God – A Tribe Called Quest
3. Stressed Out – A Tribe Called Quest
4. Luck of Lucien – A Tribe Called Quest
5. Description of a Fool – A Tribe Called Quest
6. Keeping It Moving – A Tribe Called Quest
7. Find a Way – A Tribe Called Quest
8. Sucka Nigga – A Tribe Called Quest
9. Vivrant Thing – A Tribe Called Quest