{"product_id":"a-tribe-called-quest-beats-rhymes-life-2lp","title":"A Tribe Called Quest - Beats Rhymes \u0026 Life [2LP]","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Tribe Called Quest’s \u003cem\u003eBeats, Rhymes and Life\u003c\/em\u003e, originally released in 1996, remains a landmark album in hip-hop, blending thoughtful lyricism with jazzy, innovative production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNominated for a 1997 GRAMMY Award for Best Rap Album, it also earned the single “1nce Again” a nomination for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group. Produced by The Ummah—Q-Tip, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, and newcomer J Dilla (then Jay Dee)—the record showcases Tribe’s evolution while staying true to their foundation: tight beats, sharp rhymes, and an unwavering dedication to hip-hop’s core elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracks like “1nce Again,” “Stressed Out,” and “The Hop” highlight the group’s signature blend of abstract poetry, Phife Dawg’s swagger, and Q-Tip’s philosophical cool, all while experimenting with deeper, moodier textures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressed on high-quality vinyl, this edition brings out the richness of the samples and the weight of the grooves. \u003cem\u003eBeats, Rhymes and Life\u003c\/em\u003e is not just a Tribe classic—it’s essential hip-hop history, reaffirming why their influence endures decades later.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vinyl.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49971467059442,"sku":"012414158710","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/7018\/9810\/files\/8335048180017_85quality_103266.webp?v=1787570161","url":"https:\/\/discandvinyl.com\/products\/a-tribe-called-quest-beats-rhymes-life-2lp","provider":"DiscandVinyl.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}