18. "Objectively, there isn't much difference in their catalog" In response to In response to 0
De La is the originator and without their success, Tribe probably doesn't have the force of the backing of their label like they did.
I prefer Tribe (Q-Tip is my favorite producer and in my top 20 as a rapper) but I'd be lying if I said De La is that far behind.
They're both inventive and cool in their own unique way. That's why these debates are so hotly contested.
There probably isn't a reason to argue against someone's validity to their argument on either side of the debate. If Tribe is ahead, it's probably because their highs were a bit higher. If De La is ahead, it's probably due to their identity as weird in the best, most flattering way.
It's like debating LeBron vs Jordan. Making someone second, just seems disrespectful given how great their accomplishments are.