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Subject	Author	Message Date	ID
FIRST!!	ChampD1012	Nov 10th 2016	1
SECOND!!	Zarathuckya	Nov 29th 2016	267
don't forget SNL this weekend!!!!	My_SP1200_Broken_Again	Nov 10th 2016	2
this is NEEDED!!!!!!	liveguy	Nov 10th 2016	3
soundin really good so far.	The3rdOne	Nov 10th 2016	4
Six tracks and it stinks .... but wait	handle	Nov 10th 2016	5
actually, you got Tribe	The3rdOne	Nov 10th 2016	10
I loved The Renaissance	handle	Nov 10th 2016	11
yeah...THAT Tribe was departed for years	The3rdOne	Nov 10th 2016	12
It was the Tribe album I wanted. I'll take yours if you order the physic...	spirit	Nov 12th 2016	96
Really?	go mack	Nov 11th 2016	70
Busta on Mobius, tho?	KnowNaim_X	Nov 10th 2016	6
This was the comment I was waiting on	DickGrayson	Nov 11th 2016	24
THIS. THIS. THIS. THIS. THIS. THIS.	analog2digital	Nov 11th 2016	44
!!!!!	Marauder21	Nov 11th 2016	77
He caught the Holy Ghost	spirit	Nov 12th 2016	95
my favorite part of the whole album	Robert	Nov 13th 2016	104
it has a lot going on.	Nodima	Nov 10th 2016	7
ha ha @ dj brainchild	LeroyBumpkin	Nov 10th 2016	8
Page has been removed. What did it say?	mrhood75	Nov 10th 2016	9
yeah, i still wanna know too.	MISTA MONOTONE	Dec 06th 2016	291
shit is fire. reminds me of how i felt when i heard l.e.t.	Bblock	Nov 10th 2016	13
your not alone with that one ...	QBoogie	Nov 11th 2016	20
The Tribe didn't disappoint at all. It's very good.	natenate101	Nov 10th 2016	14
Got Thru the first half...	ToeJam	Nov 10th 2016	15
Yeah man, when Busta popped in I knew it was on	natenate101	Nov 10th 2016	16
let's make sumpthin happen....let's make sumpthin happen....	liveguy	Nov 10th 2016	17
YES, I needed this big time.	ToeJam	Nov 10th 2016	19
Love it.	SP1200	Nov 10th 2016	18
the somewhat lack of polish, raw shit, yo.....so good!!!!	liveguy	Nov 11th 2016	21
Off first listen........	Ishwip	Nov 11th 2016	22
Anyone else having trouble w/ their download?	LeroyBumpkin	Nov 11th 2016	23
Damn! I decided to get it off of iTunes this morning...	Creole	Nov 11th 2016	31
I didn't but I have a solution to fix it	Garhart Poppwell	Nov 11th 2016	41
This shit is amazing...	ob1 kenobi	Nov 11th 2016	25
im loving it	DeadMike	Nov 11th 2016	26
This one is tear-inducing for real...	Creole	Nov 11th 2016	33
Production on Solid Wall Of Sound is epic. Great use of the EJ sample	natenate101	Nov 11th 2016	27
sample...I thought he just replayed elements from an old song live in st...	muzuabo	Dec 01st 2016	275
I keep hearing the first kick of Melatonin on the "ah" of 4..	CB_010	Nov 11th 2016	28
i tried to listen to it this morning...	MISTA MONOTONE	Nov 11th 2016	29
This is one of those sit around on Saturday and do nothing...	Creole	Nov 11th 2016	32
yup...I stayed up til midnight when it hit Spotify...	Dstl1	Nov 11th 2016	46
Fortunately, I am in the office by myself today...	Creole	Nov 11th 2016	47
this is DOPE....	Dstl1	Nov 11th 2016	50
similar	maro	Nov 11th 2016	60
RE: i tried to listen to it this morning...	Birdzeye	Nov 11th 2016	39
it gets astoundingly better.....	liveguy	Nov 11th 2016	48
YO!!!! JAROBI SPITTING THAT FIYA!!!!!!!	My_SP1200_Broken_Again	Nov 11th 2016	30
Is that him at the beginning of Movin Backwards?	Creole	Nov 11th 2016	34
RE: YO!!!! JAROBI SPITTING THAT FIYA!!!!!!!	MotorcityRob	Nov 13th 2016	102
it's modern and nostalgic at the same time	rjc27	Nov 11th 2016	35
^Couldn't have said it better.	SP1200	Nov 14th 2016	121
Love it	Nick Has a Problem...Seriously	Nov 11th 2016	36
Has more in common with	Organ	Nov 11th 2016	37
Wrong. Renaissance Q-Tip by himself this is flooded with cameos	81 DUN	Nov 11th 2016	80
no earbuds for this one	Garhart Poppwell	Nov 11th 2016	38
went 2 songs in with earbuds.... NOPE	maro	Nov 11th 2016	45
Lovin it so far	go mack	Nov 11th 2016	40
EVERY SONG WITH PHIFE IS THAT HEAT	maro	Nov 11th 2016	42
it's nice	sndesai1	Nov 11th 2016	43
Consequence did his thing	Sleepy	Nov 11th 2016	49
RE: ATCQ "We Got It From Here...Thank You 4 Your Service" LP Discussion	Da_Incognito	Nov 11th 2016	51
everything i could have hoped for.	dula dibiasi	Nov 11th 2016	52
I was worried it would sound lazy.	stylez dainty	Nov 11th 2016	53
audiophiles: does the vocal mix seem shitty?	RandomFact	Nov 11th 2016	54
RE: audiophiles: does the vocal mix seem shitty?	Nick Has a Problem...Seriously	Nov 11th 2016	56
I'm sure it was done on purpose	liveguy	Nov 11th 2016	59
yeah, doesn't sound thick at all	maro	Nov 11th 2016	58
This album is flat out amazing and impeccable	Garhart Poppwell	Nov 11th 2016	55
well stated	rjc27	Nov 11th 2016	57
Great review	ToeJam	Nov 15th 2016	166
CONRAD TOKYO	maro	Nov 11th 2016	61
how many people would balk at Phife holding his own with Kendrick?	Garhart Poppwell	Nov 11th 2016	62
I never would, Phife held his own with Tip who is a Top 20 MC all-time	Bombastic	Jan 08th 2017	344
I was insanely skeptical. But it is very good.	Ryan M	Nov 11th 2016	63
Just got a call from my 17 year daughter who is...	Creole	Nov 11th 2016	64
Haha that's amazing. You should be proud.	Brew	Nov 11th 2016	68
You're doing parenting right	Marauder21	Nov 11th 2016	75
Salute to your parenting	spirit	Nov 12th 2016	94
listening....	boyd	Nov 11th 2016	65
Can't even put in words how happy I am right now	DJR	Nov 11th 2016	66
On first listen Black Spasmodic is my favorite song.	aesop socks	Nov 11th 2016	67
Just finished.	Brew	Nov 11th 2016	69
Anyone have access to liner notes?	Numba_33	Nov 11th 2016	71
wiki got production and writing credit	astralblak	Nov 11th 2016	72
great	Kosa12	Nov 11th 2016	73
Man, so good. some light in these times	astralblak	Nov 11th 2016	74
One song in and I almost can't take hearing Phife and Gene Wilder's voic...	Marauder21	Nov 11th 2016	76
The Killing Season sounds like a College Dropout era Kanye mixtape cut	Marauder21	Nov 11th 2016	78
Cried in the car to Lost Somebody	cbk	Nov 11th 2016	79
RE: ATCQ "We Got It From Here...Thank You 4 Your Service" LP Discussion	spidey	Nov 12th 2016	81
Enough!! sounds like some Kamal The Abstract stuff.	LeroyBumpkin	Nov 12th 2016	82
i absolutely love the rawness of it	Hellyeah	Nov 12th 2016	83
Tribe is my favorite group. This project is alright 7/10 wanted better	81 DUN	Nov 12th 2016	84
Full Album Credits (link)	Nick Has a Problem...Seriously	Nov 12th 2016	85
I knew I didn't feel/hear Ali Shaheed on this. Dang that blows	MeshaMeesh	Nov 12th 2016	86
DJ Scratch though!!!!	My_SP1200_Broken_Again	Nov 12th 2016	87
He was in LA working on Luke Cage	natenate101	Nov 12th 2016	88
he was working on the luke cage joints at that time	liveguy	Nov 12th 2016	89
Thank you.	Numba_33	Nov 12th 2016	91
honestly surprised it's all Q-Tip and this Blair Wells cat	Nodima	Nov 12th 2016	92
The keys on 'Space Program' I thought was him.	LeroyBumpkin	Nov 13th 2016	105
BIGYUKI is the shit	fontgangsta	Nov 15th 2016	145
So cool to see Casey Benjamin all over this!	Af-1	Nov 16th 2016	173
But there's at least one omission:	abstrak	Nov 18th 2016	212
This album is gorgeous.	MME	Nov 12th 2016	90
Please list the Fan Service call backs to older Tribe Material below:	Numba_33	Nov 12th 2016	93
The "Heeeyyyyy" on "Oh My God"	KnowNaim_X	Nov 12th 2016	97
God Lives Through	KnowNaim_X	Nov 12th 2016	98
Which tracks on this recent album did those two references occur?	Numba_33	Nov 13th 2016	106
I immediately caught it in the last 10 seconds...	Dstl1	Nov 13th 2016	108
also dead in the middle of Space Program before Phife's verse	Dstl1	Nov 14th 2016	138
Oh man I fucking knew I was hearing something familiar.	Brew	Nov 12th 2016	99
The handclaps on The Space Program is Dilla	atruhead	Nov 12th 2016	100
"Excursions" on "Ego" I think ?	Brew	Nov 13th 2016	107
Melanin = Sucka Nigga melody (red clay) reinterpretation.	SP1200	Nov 15th 2016	170
SNL joint went along swimmingly...Ali Shaheed sighting...	liveguy	Nov 13th 2016	101
Jairobi was much better live than I expected	Marauder21	Nov 14th 2016	132
Loved it. Better than TLM and BRL.	bwood	Nov 13th 2016	103
^YEP!	SP1200	Nov 14th 2016	120
Yup. Im stunned at how great it is. Im happy to be proven wrong	BigReg	Nov 14th 2016	125
yup!!! easily their best album since 1993..	My_SP1200_Broken_Again	Nov 14th 2016	126
i think I agree	makaveli	Nov 14th 2016	129
RE: Loved it. Better than TLM and BRL.	Tony Hanes	Nov 14th 2016	135
Have to agree, this one has the fun & chemistry	topaz	Nov 22nd 2016	236
Dis Generation damn near made me cry in public...	Dstl1	Nov 13th 2016	109
Is it safe to say some of this is The Last Zulu?	LeroyBumpkin	Nov 13th 2016	110
I thought so from the beginning and this article kinda proves it	natenate101	Nov 13th 2016	111
Perhaps I'm wrong....	denny	Nov 13th 2016	112
Haha, yup. But I think Ali brought some records to Tip and has shown	natenate101	Nov 13th 2016	113
With that said, does this cement him on the mt Rushmore of hip hop produ...	Nick Has a Problem...Seriously	Nov 13th 2016	114
theres a strong argument to be made for that	DJR	Nov 13th 2016	115
RE: theres a strong argument to be made for that	Nick Has a Problem...Seriously	Nov 13th 2016	116
Again, I thought Space Program was Ali	LeroyBumpkin	Nov 13th 2016	118
^^That's what I was hearing too	handle	Nov 13th 2016	117
I'm thinking Enough!! is from The Last Zulu	Mageddon	Nov 14th 2016	119
Conrad Tokyo might be from the Zulu sessions too	mrshow	Nov 14th 2016	123
I LOVE IT. Especially the first 10 tracks.	SP1200	Nov 14th 2016	122
ATCQ "We Got It From Here...this album is ASS	andacagar	Nov 14th 2016	124
RE: ATCQ "We Got It From Here...this album is ASS	Nick Has a Problem...Seriously	Nov 14th 2016	127
no	makaveli	Nov 14th 2016	128
Talk about it	Mageddon	Nov 14th 2016	133
Both my best friends don't like it, and I think they're crazy lol.	SP1200	Nov 14th 2016	140
RE: ATCQ "We Got It From Here...this album is ASS	murph71	Nov 16th 2016	176
no, it's not. not even close	justin_scott	Nov 28th 2016	262
The Secret History of A Tribe Called Quest’s Final Album swipe	kelvinmercerlookalike	Nov 14th 2016	130
This album is everything...	ChampD1012	Nov 14th 2016	131
wish they let Ali Shaheed put some finishing touches on it.	Caveman23	Nov 14th 2016	134
wow, also I aint posted here in 5-10 years	Caveman23	Nov 14th 2016	136
Hahahaha	Brew	Nov 14th 2016	137
wow.	isaaaa	Nov 14th 2016	139
Lesson comedy	rawsouthpaw	Nov 15th 2016	141
classic	seandammit	Nov 15th 2016	142
haha good stuff	makaveli	Nov 15th 2016	146
nice-	kinetic94761180	Dec 09th 2016	300
This is classic LMAO.	Castro	Jan 23rd 2017	369
don't know about Ali Shaheed, but i kinda miss	spitfire	Nov 15th 2016	143
Yeah.	obsidianchrysalis	Nov 18th 2016	221
wonder what a bob power-mixed version would sound like.	selppataei	Dec 01st 2016	274
Tip's more talented artist than Ali and has a better post-Tribe discogra...	stattic	Nov 15th 2016	144
I don't even know what Ali does besides being the dj.	aesop socks	Nov 24th 2016	250
The review I wrote for it: (LINK)	mrhood75	Nov 15th 2016	147
Great review. Thanks for posting it.	cbk	Nov 15th 2016	154
You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed it.	mrhood75	Nov 15th 2016	157
excellent review, thank you for posting this.	Garhart Poppwell	Nov 15th 2016	160
You're welcome. I appreciate it.	mrhood75	Nov 15th 2016	163
Man y'all, Whateva Will Be is the truth!	natenate101	Nov 15th 2016	148
funny you say he sounds like Mike G	kelvinmercerlookalike	Nov 15th 2016	149
RE: funny you say he sounds like Mike G	Nick Has a Problem...Seriously	Nov 15th 2016	150
^why I'll never leave OKP.	SP1200	Nov 15th 2016	161
Damn, didn't pick up on that. Love that track.	mrhood75	Nov 15th 2016	164
man......thank you for this	Robert	Nov 16th 2016	181
yoooo that's the ill catch. salute to your ear game	spirit	Feb 04th 2017	373
Favorite song so far and has made me check for some of Con's recent work	stattic	Nov 15th 2016	151
that song feels and sounds like an early JB record	Garhart Poppwell	Nov 15th 2016	153
dopeness	makaveli	Dec 30th 2016	327
i love that shit	Crash Bandacoot	Jan 05th 2017	336
I like it but I'm trying really hard to love it	sonofodin	Nov 15th 2016	152
RE: I like it but I'm trying really hard to love it	Nick Has a Problem...Seriously	Nov 15th 2016	155
Prolly just need to give it more spins	sonofodin	Nov 16th 2016	182
I think The Donald is goingnto sneak up on a lot of people	Garhart Poppwell	Nov 15th 2016	156
Wee-Bey gif	sweeneykovar	Nov 15th 2016	158
LOL almost nobody I know caught that	Garhart Poppwell	Nov 15th 2016	159
don juice, or donald juice. phife's nick name	Bblock	Nov 15th 2016	169
went right over your head	Garhart Poppwell	Nov 16th 2016	172
RE: don juice, or donald juice. phife's nick name	murph71	Nov 16th 2016	177
Kids...	Da_Incognito	Nov 15th 2016	162
I'll be honest, I fucking hate this song.	Nodima	Nov 28th 2016	257
me too, man....	Dstl1	Nov 28th 2016	258
^^^^ never snuck to Daytona	sweeneykovar	Nov 28th 2016	259
Yea.	Brew	Nov 28th 2016	260
I skip it every time	soulsupreme	Jan 10th 2017	359
Neck and neck with "Space Program" for my favorite track.	Boogie Stimuli	Dec 18th 2016	318
Who else can't stop playing Mobius?	SP1200	Nov 15th 2016	165
Stands in this line...	Sleepy	Nov 15th 2016	167
guilty	Robert	Nov 16th 2016	179
The first 3-4 guitar notes on Dis Generation...	Brew	Nov 15th 2016	168
RE: The first 3-4 guitar notes on Dis Generation...	seandammit	Nov 16th 2016	171
damn, I LOVE shit like this	Dstl1	Nov 16th 2016	174
that is one of my favorite albums of all time	Kosa12	Nov 18th 2016	218
while we're at it	PuertoNico	Nov 16th 2016	180
Haha yea I actually heard this album for the first time ...	Brew	Nov 16th 2016	184
Stellar album....	murph71	Nov 16th 2016	175
RE: Stellar album....	Nick Has a Problem...Seriously	Nov 16th 2016	178
Had to delete "Kids", but the rest is beautiful.	BNueve	Nov 16th 2016	183
Thought I was the only one.	Brew	Nov 16th 2016	185
I will have to disagree...	Da_Incognito	Nov 16th 2016	188
RE: I will have to disagree...	murph71	Nov 16th 2016	189
Haha well said. It will likely grow on me.	Brew	Nov 16th 2016	194
RE: Thought I was the only one.	BNueve	Nov 16th 2016	191
Kids throws off the vibe but not	Nick Has a Problem...Seriously	Nov 16th 2016	187
LOL...I mentioned this in the GD post...	Dstl1	Nov 16th 2016	190
I can see that. Doesn't bother me though.	BNueve	Nov 16th 2016	192
the offbeat drumming is obviously done on purpose	Zarathuckya	Nov 18th 2016	213
^BINGO.	SP1200	Jan 06th 2017	340
interesting...didn't bother me at all	justin_scott	Nov 28th 2016	263
doesn't ruin the song for me but yeah i don't like it at all	makaveli	Dec 30th 2016	328
Mobius sample	apex	Nov 16th 2016	186
^&!@&$#^%(&#!^$!(&$^!)$^&#%	MeshaMeesh	Nov 17th 2016	201
Correction on part of the song:	SP1200	Nov 19th 2016	227
Tip's full CBS interview with Gayle King can be heard on the	natenate101	Nov 16th 2016	193
Phife on 'Black Spasmodic' makes me so happy	caramelapplebttms	Nov 17th 2016	195
I'm right there with you dude. Tip's verse is so deep.	natenate101	Nov 17th 2016	196
Yes yes yes.	Brew	Nov 17th 2016	198
Hell yes.	Brew	Nov 17th 2016	197
Melatonin, The Killing Season, Conrad Tokyo.	Dr Claw	Nov 17th 2016	199
consequence on the killing season	shockzilla	Jan 23rd 2017	366
damn! each time i'm listening i love it more and more	boyd	Nov 17th 2016	200
i'd say this is 2016 boom-bap. EC was on some other other shit.	sweeneykovar	Nov 17th 2016	202
What ? No.	Brew	Nov 18th 2016	208
Man, I've never been so happy to be wrong	obsidianchrysalis	Nov 17th 2016	203
Amazon has the CD + MP3s for $6.99	handle	Nov 17th 2016	204
I preordered the CD but bought it in Amazon again	natenate101	Nov 18th 2016	205
Link to said deal?	seandammit	Nov 18th 2016	206
Think it was a limited deal earlier yesterday	Nick Has a Problem...Seriously	Nov 18th 2016	207
I still see it for $6.99	handle	Nov 18th 2016	210
Not in stock until Monday	Nick Has a Problem...Seriously	Nov 18th 2016	211
$6.99 at Best Buy	seandammit	Nov 18th 2016	215
Man, Phife works too hard for this.	tappenzee	Nov 19th 2016	225
So good	Ishwip	Nov 18th 2016	209
yoooo....how have I never caught this???	Dstl1	Nov 18th 2016	214
Projected to be # 1 :)	howardlloyd	Nov 18th 2016	216
so fuck SoWhat	howardlloyd	Nov 18th 2016	217
Hard to believe 120,000 is number 1 in 2016	handle	Nov 20th 2016	230
How many streams = a sale?	seandammit	Nov 20th 2016	232
Spasmodic!	Soulroe	Nov 18th 2016	219
Outside of Kweli I can't complain about anything on this album	BalloonPopper	Nov 18th 2016	220
Question for those who bought the CD version	obsidianchrysalis	Nov 18th 2016	222
what didn't you like about the mix?	Garhart Poppwell	Nov 18th 2016	223
RE: Question for those who bought the CD version	Patrik	Nov 22nd 2016	237
This album is straight up amazing	Anonymous	Nov 18th 2016	224
Quick random question about a Q-Tip lyric	Anonymous	Nov 19th 2016	226
that show was a waste of time too	Garhart Poppwell	Nov 19th 2016	228
Lol	Anonymous	Nov 19th 2016	229
LOL even he has to know what's up with that sort of thing	Garhart Poppwell	Nov 20th 2016	231
i'm pretty sure they were beefing during that time period.	MISTA MONOTONE	Dec 06th 2016	292
Is the cd worth it? Booklet? Liner notes?	phenompyrus	Nov 20th 2016	233
Tangible is ALWAYS worth it	Anonymous	Nov 20th 2016	234
The liner notes have all of the lyrics.	squeeg	Nov 23rd 2016	238
For 6.99, definitely	DJR	Nov 24th 2016	248
I've only heard We The People and Conrad Tokyo in full	justin_scott	Nov 21st 2016	235
It is okay....definitely a 'cool vibes' type of album	EAS	Nov 23rd 2016	239
Don't you think you getting older plays into this too ?	Brew	Nov 23rd 2016	240
yes....it does	EAS	Nov 23rd 2016	241
not even Mobius does this for you?	Dstl1	Nov 23rd 2016	242
RE: not even Mobius does this for you?	EAS	Nov 23rd 2016	245
okay....now it does	EAS	Jan 08th 2017	341
you need to listen again because this is a full-blown protest album	Garhart Poppwell	Nov 24th 2016	247
Dis Generation is EVERYTHING, yall...	Dstl1	Nov 23rd 2016	243
Idk, album is starting to slide into real special territory for me	Ishwip	Nov 23rd 2016	244
Anyone catch the CRWN interview & the Revolt TV documentary?	kelvinmercerlookalike	Nov 23rd 2016	246
RE: Anyone catch the CRWN interview & the Revolt TV documentary?	TR808	Nov 25th 2016	251
Did they articulate any more on the notion of more	natenate101	Nov 26th 2016	252
so' bout that Beats Rhymes & Phife	PuertoNico	Nov 29th 2016	264
I know this album is great because I've already had 7 different favorite...	DJR	Nov 24th 2016	249
Breh, this is where I am with Melatonin, right now...	Dstl1	Nov 26th 2016	253
is it out on vinyl yet?	justin_scott	Nov 26th 2016	254
Not for another couple weeks.	LeroyBumpkin	Nov 27th 2016	255
wish the wax was out already	My_SP1200_Broken_Again	Nov 28th 2016	256
just bought the album on amazon for $5	justin_scott	Nov 28th 2016	261
'Solid Wall of Sound' doesn't get its due.	SoWhat	Nov 29th 2016	265
Thank you!	MME	Dec 09th 2016	302
RE: 'Solid Wall of Sound'	TR808	Dec 20th 2016	321
it's my favorite song on the album.	shockzilla	Jan 23rd 2017	365
Ego	Mello	Nov 29th 2016	266
Space Program = The Jam (similar musically)	MeshaMeesh	Nov 30th 2016	268
Wow. I didn't pick up on that.	Brew	Dec 01st 2016	270
yeah, that sound in Space Program...	Dstl1	Dec 01st 2016	271
It's the keys.	LeroyBumpkin	Dec 01st 2016	277
#5 in the country it's second week with almost 60,000 sold	justin_scott	Dec 01st 2016	269
How do they make money?	handle	Dec 01st 2016	272
RE: How do they make money?	seandammit	Dec 02nd 2016	279
What are some of your favorite lines from the album???	Dstl1	Dec 01st 2016	273
Fuck that! I'm chokin niggas! It's goin down! - Busta	jimaveli	Dec 04th 2016	286
...you betta flame em in the J's that they standin in	Dstl1	Dec 04th 2016	290
I GOT THE HALF MOON CLIP, THAT'S BANANA! - Busta	sweeneykovar	Dec 06th 2016	294
They've removed the vocal snippets from "The Donald".	squeeg	Dec 01st 2016	276
^	LeroyBumpkin	Dec 01st 2016	278
Physical media: This is the first time in years that I have...	Creole	Dec 02nd 2016	280
who decided to remove them?	My_SP1200_Broken_Again	Dec 02nd 2016	281
No idea.	squeeg	Dec 02nd 2016	282
RE: No idea.	My_SP1200_Broken_Again	Dec 02nd 2016	283
i think there is a non-literal/non-linear message in there...	sweeneykovar	Dec 02nd 2016	284
i think there is a non-literal/non-linear message in there...	sweeneykovar	Dec 02nd 2016	285
such as what	maro	Dec 06th 2016	293
RE: ATCQ "We Got It From Here...Thank You 4 Your Service" LP Discussion	jimaveli	Dec 04th 2016	287
RE: ATCQ "We Got It From Here...Thank You 4 Your Service" LP Discussion	Brew	Dec 04th 2016	288
BRUH, YES!!! That last line...	Dstl1	Dec 04th 2016	289
Vinyl Delayed.	LeroyBumpkin	Dec 07th 2016	295
I got the same email	Da_Incognito	Dec 07th 2016	296
RE: Vinyl Delayed.	Numba_33	Dec 08th 2016	297
it likely means there was more demand than actual product	justin_scott	Dec 08th 2016	298
I'm not complaining.	LeroyBumpkin	Dec 08th 2016	299
Sorry if I was inferring you were.	Numba_33	Dec 09th 2016	301
vinyl shipped.	LeroyBumpkin	Dec 16th 2016	313
Got it.	Numba_33	Dec 21st 2016	323
before this album Tribe were in pretty rare air	Garhart Poppwell	Dec 13th 2016	303
In recent interview, Q-Tip hints that ATCQ may keep recording	justin_scott	Dec 13th 2016	304
I would actually like them to.	SP1200	Dec 15th 2016	310
Movin Backwards!	Creole	Dec 14th 2016	305
"Kids" is the shit!	isisbabyboy3	Dec 15th 2016	306
dope song, just doesn't fit the album	justin_scott	Dec 15th 2016	307
RE: dope song, just doesn't fit the album	isisbabyboy3	Dec 17th 2016	314
You'd lose that bet.	Brew	Dec 15th 2016	309
RE: You'd lose that bet.	isisbabyboy3	Dec 17th 2016	315
nah, cult followings don't help an artist go #1	justin_scott	Dec 18th 2016	317
Agree...	Da_Incognito	Dec 16th 2016	311
LOL...what does one even have to do with the other, though?	Dstl1	Dec 16th 2016	312
the worst Tribe song > Mamacita. the worst Tribe album > Idlewild	atruhead	Dec 17th 2016	316
They absolutely killed Kimmel the other night	go mack	Dec 15th 2016	308
i've listened to this album 40+ times all the way through	justin_scott	Dec 20th 2016	319
yeah, Kweli's verse on that is wack...	Dstl1	Dec 20th 2016	320
'Ye on the chorus makes the song for me	justin_scott	Dec 20th 2016	322
Now they're saying they may keep recording as a group	Garhart Poppwell	Dec 29th 2016	324
# 304	Brew	Dec 29th 2016	325
I just think they may utilize a name change to keep it	natenate101	Dec 29th 2016	326
RE: I just think they may utilize a name change to keep it	spidey	Jan 06th 2017	338
really good album, this makes me happy	makaveli	Dec 30th 2016	329
this is the best hip hop that i've heard in a minute	Crash Bandacoot	Dec 31st 2016	330
This album really made my year. Thank you ATCQ!	natenate101	Jan 01st 2017	331
Almost two months later and it's just "alright"	handle	Jan 02nd 2017	332
Which, specifically ?	Brew	Jan 02nd 2017	333
RE: Almost two months later and it's just "alright"	seandammit	Jan 02nd 2017	334
Other artist who "came back"	handle	Jan 03rd 2017	335
RE: Other artist who "came back"	Nick Has a Problem...Seriously	Jan 05th 2017	337
^^That's no excuse	handle	Jan 09th 2017	356
Rap AOTY	justin_scott	Jan 06th 2017	339
it's a really dense record and well worth repeated listens	Garhart Poppwell	Jan 08th 2017	342
I think it's the only rap album that moved me all year	DJR	Jan 08th 2017	343
common?	justin_scott	Jan 08th 2017	345
still can't get thru that Common album, or really listen to Comm anymore	Bombastic	Jan 08th 2017	346
We know. U already exposed your irrational hate for Common...	Boogie Stimuli	Jan 08th 2017	347
u can keep all that, since I said nada about what's "real" hip-hop	Bombastic	Jan 09th 2017	349
Fam, you can't diss Common and then shout out The LOX	Nick Has a Problem...Seriously	Jan 09th 2017	353
haha, that's actually kinda true, I still like hearing them rap tho	Bombastic	Jan 09th 2017	354
Appreciate that bro.	Brew	Jan 09th 2017	352
You can keep my name out your mouth bro	Anonymous	Jan 24th 2017	370
This is WILD to me.	Brew	Jan 09th 2017	351
great/classic? to me, nah, but should clarify: every De La album is good	Bombastic	Jan 09th 2017	355
Given the Common album a good deal of listens, and it's just not clickin...	mrhood75	Jan 13th 2017	361
Haven't heard it, but haven't liked a Common album since BE	DJR	Jan 08th 2017	348
that's where I was...and probably still am.	Bombastic	Jan 09th 2017	350
Black America Again is without question a near classic	justin_scott	Jan 10th 2017	358
it just seems like a retread to me.	shockzilla	Jan 23rd 2017	364
I go back song by song to the De La and have been moved	ToeJam	Jan 17th 2017	363
De La is a sleeper for TOP 5 this year.	maro	Jan 24th 2017	371
Interesting interview with David Kennedy about mixing the Album	natenate101	Jan 10th 2017	357
ATCQ on the Drinkchamps (link)	kelvinmercerlookalike	Jan 13th 2017	360
it was good, wish Tip didn't have that flight-time restraint	Bombastic	Jan 17th 2017	362
just came back to say that The Native Tongues snatched 2o16 from EVERYBO...	Garhart Poppwell	Jan 23rd 2017	367
^^^^ FACTS	My_SP1200_Broken_Again	Jan 23rd 2017	368
after listening to this album dozens and dozens of times...	Dstl1	Feb 03rd 2017	372
Phife is the heart of this record	Garhart Poppwell	Feb 05th 2017	374

ChampD1012
Member since Sep 27th 2003
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Thu Nov-10-16 11:48 AM

1. "FIRST!!"
In response to Reply # 0

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Zarathuckya
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Tue Nov-29-16 09:34 PM

267. "SECOND!!"
In response to Reply # 1

RIP to Phife Dawg, the five foot assassin. What a dope album. I never knew Jarobi actually rapped, let alone could rap well! Busta on Mobius was reminiscent of Scenario. Much respect to everyone involved in this album's creation.

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My_SP1200_Broken_Again
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Thu Nov-10-16 11:49 AM

2. "don't forget SNL this weekend!!!!"
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liveguy
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Thu Nov-10-16 12:06 PM

3. "this is NEEDED!!!!!!"
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The3rdOne
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Thu Nov-10-16 12:06 PM

4. "soundin really good so far."
In response to Reply # 0

Hearing an 'in and dedicated' Phife is really bittersweet thing to me. Miss that dude

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handle
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Thu Nov-10-16 12:26 PM

5. "Six tracks and it stinks .... but wait"
In response to Reply # 0

This has happened to me before when expecting a certain sound or vibe from an album that isn't there.

I'll have to revisit it in a few days and listen with "open ears."

But it wasn't what my ears wanted on first listen.

Doesn't mean I won't change my mind - I've certainly had that happened.

I wanted 1993 Tribe - it's 2016 and that Tribe no longer exists.

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The3rdOne
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Thu Nov-10-16 03:05 PM

10. "actually, you got Tribe "
In response to Reply # 5

on that solo Renaissance Q-tip production shit.

which aint a bad thing to me.

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handle
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Thu Nov-10-16 03:17 PM

11. "I loved The Renaissance"
In response to Reply # 10

>on that solo Renaissance Q-tip production shit.
That was a great Q-Tip record.

What I feel with this one (on first listen and not all of it yet - still very early) that this is the "Kamal the Abstract" production shit.

Doesn't seems as coherent (sonic-ly or lyrical-ly) as the Tribe album *I* wanted hear that is in my head. But BRL and TLM didn't either.

I'll be watching SNL, and I'll keep listening - but on *first blush* its not the Tribe record I wanted.

I have been wrong before - notably about Gangstarr's Hard to Earn and The Beatnuts's first full length album. Those took months before they clicked in *my* head.

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The3rdOne
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Thu Nov-10-16 04:00 PM

12. "yeah...THAT Tribe was departed for years"
In response to Reply # 11
Thu Nov-10-16 04:01 PM by The3rdOne

I guess having "samples on live production" versus having "sample based production" really brought out a glaring difference for the group's chemistry. To me, Tip's production hasn't really took too much advances from The Renaissance on this album. That's why I made that analysis.

All I know is that this record seems to have more replay value than De La's album upon 1st day listens.....to me.

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spirit
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Sat Nov-12-16 09:27 PM

96. "It was the Tribe album I wanted. I'll take yours if you order the physic..."
In response to Reply # 11

Peace,

Spirit (Alan)
http://wutangbook.com

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go mack
Member since May 02nd 2008
4001 posts

Fri Nov-11-16 06:13 PM

70. "Really? "
In response to Reply # 5

I was sold on track one and loving it track after track. Way better first impression than their last two. I don't know if it will have staying power like their first 3 classics but its very good stuff in 2016.

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KnowNaim_X
Member since May 14th 2005
2530 posts

Thu Nov-10-16 01:01 PM

6. "Busta on Mobius, tho?"
In response to Reply # 0

"When I'm on the mic, a nigga throw down his blunt just to hear what we say...up in this bitch..."-Baatin

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DickGrayson
Member since Sep 25th 2003
537 posts

Fri Nov-11-16 02:10 AM

24. "This was the comment I was waiting on"
In response to Reply # 6

Sweet Christmas!!!

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analog2digital
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Fri Nov-11-16 10:40 AM

44. "THIS. THIS. THIS. THIS. THIS. THIS."
In response to Reply # 6

My goodness. That did my spirit well. I want to believe he heard the beat, lost his mind, and freestyled the whole thing in one take.

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Marauder21
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Fri Nov-11-16 09:16 PM

77. "!!!!!"
In response to Reply # 6

He's still got it

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spirit
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Sat Nov-12-16 09:26 PM

95. "He caught the Holy Ghost"
In response to Reply # 6

Peace,

Spirit (Alan)
http://wutangbook.com

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Robert
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Sun Nov-13-16 10:58 AM

104. "my favorite part of the whole album"
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Nodima
Member since Jul 30th 2008
15257 posts

Thu Nov-10-16 01:02 PM

7. "it has a lot going on."
In response to Reply # 0

I really enjoy the music and vibe, though it's undoubtedly not a "Tribe" album no matter which album of theirs you want to compare it to. a lot of live instruments.

almost through my second listen, so far my biggest concern is that a lot of the lyrics feel half-done, there is a lot of mumbling or lines that shift direction mid-rhyme. it's awkward.

also not too impressed with Andre here, feels like his verse here and on Travi$ Scott's album shoulda swapped places.

and Jack White's (I assume) guitar outro to "Lost Somebody" feels lifted from a At the Drive-In track.

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LeroyBumpkin
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Thu Nov-10-16 02:16 PM

8. "ha ha @ dj brainchild"
In response to Reply # 0

https://www.instagram.com/p/BMoxBE1hugPQy6NKR988F5xQq6Dq5V44vEMW_o0/

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mrhood75
Member since Dec 06th 2004
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Thu Nov-10-16 02:46 PM

9. "Page has been removed. What did it say?"
In response to Reply # 8

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www.albumism.com

Checkin' Our Style, Return To Zero:

https://www.mixcloud.com/returntozero/

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MISTA MONOTONE
Member since Jan 30th 2004
58563 posts

Tue Dec-06-16 07:11 AM

291. "yeah, i still wanna know too."
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Bblock
Member since Feb 20th 2012
6243 posts

Thu Nov-10-16 04:37 PM

13. "shit is fire. reminds me of how i felt when i heard l.e.t."
In response to Reply # 0

life always offers you a 2nd chance...it's called tomorrow. use it wisely

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QBoogie
Member since Jun 05th 2002
5877 posts

Fri Nov-11-16 12:27 AM

20. "your not alone with that one ..."
In response to Reply # 13

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natenate101
Member since Apr 21st 2015
672 posts

Thu Nov-10-16 06:39 PM

14. "The Tribe didn't disappoint at all. It's very good."
In response to Reply # 0

Listened twice through with my friends, and we all had a few chill-inducing moments. If this all Tip production-wise he deserves a lot of praise. Eclectic. He and Phife still sound great together. Will add on later.

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ToeJam
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Thu Nov-10-16 06:45 PM

15. "Got Thru the first half..."
In response to Reply # 0

...Phife spitting that truth. This is really HIP-HOP. Instruments and all. Haven't smiled this much listening to something for a while. I love it.

Man, when Busta comes in the first time, I yelled.

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natenate101
Member since Apr 21st 2015
672 posts

Thu Nov-10-16 06:49 PM

16. "Yeah man, when Busta popped in I knew it was on"
In response to Reply # 15

and poppin.

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liveguy
Member since Jan 01st 2004
8002 posts

Thu Nov-10-16 09:00 PM

17. "let's make sumpthin happen....let's make sumpthin happen...."
In response to Reply # 0

man OH MAN!!!!

This shit is beautiful!

Even with all the bullshit going on now, THIS WAS NEEDED!!!!!

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ToeJam
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2100 posts

Thu Nov-10-16 09:59 PM

19. "YES, I needed this big time."
In response to Reply # 17

It's like they knew DT was going to win and this is the first official artistic statement in response to this new era.

SNL will be the same for comedy w Dave Chappelle reacting for the nation in what has been one of the biggest political/entertainment forums this election cycle.

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SP1200
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Thu Nov-10-16 09:43 PM

18. "Love it."
In response to Reply # 0

They updated the formula quite nicely.

Off the first few listens I like the first half of the album best.

And the first track Space Program?? Wheeeeeew!!!!!!!

And yes, it's better than the De La (tho the De La is dope) lol.

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liveguy
Member since Jan 01st 2004
8002 posts

Fri Nov-11-16 01:09 AM

21. "the somewhat lack of polish, raw shit, yo.....so good!!!!"
In response to Reply # 0

Total 180 by them in that regard here....

Kinda demo like almost...

and Mobius.....*HARD BLINK*

This shit is HARD BODY!

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Ishwip
Member since Jun 10th 2005
19947 posts

Fri Nov-11-16 01:14 AM

22. "Off first listen........ "
In response to Reply # 0

Happy, real happy.

I'll come back later.
__
I don't like the beat anymore because its just a loop. ALC didn't FLIP IT ENOUGH!

Flip it enough? Flip these. Flip off. Go flip some f*cking burgers.(c)Kno

Allied State of the National Electric Beat Treaty Organization (NEBTO)

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LeroyBumpkin
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36914 posts

Fri Nov-11-16 01:40 AM

23. "Anyone else having trouble w/ their download?"
In response to Reply # 0

I ordered from the ATCQ website.
I get an error when I try to submit my zip code.

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Creole
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15423 posts

Fri Nov-11-16 08:42 AM

31. "Damn! I decided to get it off of iTunes this morning..."
In response to Reply # 23

because I didn't wanna wait to get home and download it from the site.

Good luck with that...

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Garhart Poppwell
Member since Nov 28th 2008
18070 posts

Fri Nov-11-16 09:49 AM

41. "I didn't but I have a solution to fix it "
In response to Reply # 23

pretty easy one too, check your inbox.

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ob1 kenobi
Member since Sep 11th 2003
4306 posts

Fri Nov-11-16 02:19 AM

25. "This shit is amazing..."
In response to Reply # 0

...first listen this is everything I could have asked for. Blew my expectations out the water.

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DeadMike
Member since Jan 28th 2005
1030 posts

Fri Nov-11-16 02:38 AM

26. "im loving it"
In response to Reply # 0

This is just the album that was needed after this week.

It's deep. It's playful. It's fun. It's sad. It's hopeful. It's critical.

The back and forth is great.
Andre 3K!
We The People!

Lost Somebody is beautiful and heartbreaking. The way the track cuts short right after "no more crying" just like Phife'/ life was cut short.

I dunno about you but I love it.

Gotta dive back in and digest it further...

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Creole
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Fri Nov-11-16 08:46 AM

33. "This one is tear-inducing for real..."
In response to Reply # 26

>
>Lost Somebody is beautiful and heartbreaking. The way the
>track cuts short right after "no more crying" just like
>Phife'/ life was cut short.
>

"... he's alright now!"

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natenate101
Member since Apr 21st 2015
672 posts

Fri Nov-11-16 04:12 AM

27. "Production on Solid Wall Of Sound is epic. Great use of the EJ sample"
In response to Reply # 0

Piano sounds great.

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muzuabo
Member since Dec 03rd 2009
2064 posts

Thu Dec-01-16 02:49 PM

275. "sample...I thought he just replayed elements from an old song live in st..."
In response to Reply # 27

A bit more than a "sample" I would say.

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CB_010
Member since Mar 01st 2006
725 posts

Fri Nov-11-16 05:11 AM

28. "I keep hearing the first kick of Melatonin on the "ah" of 4.."
In response to Reply # 0

and i love it!!! until the bassline comes in @ 0.25
metric modulation fo yo ass

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MISTA MONOTONE
Member since Jan 30th 2004
58563 posts

Fri Nov-11-16 07:28 AM

29. "i tried to listen to it this morning..."
In response to Reply # 0

I got like 40 seconds into it and I had to cut it off.

shit sounded so good, I almost started crying in public. I did NOT expect that reaction from myself.

not sure when I'm gonna attempt to listen again. I gotta sit around people all day, lol.

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Creole
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Fri Nov-11-16 08:44 AM

32. "This is one of those sit around on Saturday and do nothing..."
In response to Reply # 29

but sip and vibe. Or you can ride around the city with the windows down and just take it all in.

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Dstl1
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Fri Nov-11-16 10:47 AM

46. "yup...I stayed up til midnight when it hit Spotify..."
In response to Reply # 32

and downloaded it to my phone. I'm not even gonna listen to it til tomorrow when I'm off and at home chillin. I'm gonna go out and sit on my deck and use my good headphones. Last weekend I had a short (3hr) road trip. That's how I listened to Common. Shit was so great.

Go bang some trashcans, hoes (c)

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Creole
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Fri Nov-11-16 11:12 AM

47. "Fortunately, I am in the office by myself today..."
In response to Reply # 46

Or shall I say on my side of the building? Most of these folks WFH on Fridays.

I'm staring, out of the massive windows in front of my desk, at Camden Yards and The Big Crabcake while this joint plays on repeat. Of course, I only have one ear bud in because I want to hear if someone from the other side of the building decides to sneak up on me.

That Bang & Olufsen is gonna be a treat to my ears on the ride home.

DIS GENERATION!

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Dstl1
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Fri Nov-11-16 11:41 AM

50. "this is DOPE...."
In response to Reply # 47

>I'm staring, out of the massive windows in front of my desk,
>at Camden Yards and The Big Crabcake while this joint plays on
>repeat.

Go bang some trashcans, hoes (c)

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maro
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Fri Nov-11-16 01:58 PM

60. "similar"
In response to Reply # 46

I was visiting Boston for the first time, last weekend. Put on the common album and just walked through city. New city, new common, was a great way to digest.

werd.

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Birdzeye
Member since Feb 29th 2008
433 posts

Fri Nov-11-16 09:41 AM

39. "RE: i tried to listen to it this morning..."
In response to Reply # 29

I listened first thing this morning when I woke and damn I felt close to tears.

I had low expectations, I couldn't fathom how 18 years since their last album and 23 since my favourite LP of theirs that the vibe could be recaptured.

I love it!

Lurk everyday.. Post once a month..

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liveguy
Member since Jan 01st 2004
8002 posts

Fri Nov-11-16 11:15 AM

48. "it gets astoundingly better....."
In response to Reply # 29

keep the kleenex handy....HAHA!

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My_SP1200_Broken_Again
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Fri Nov-11-16 08:42 AM

30. "YO!!!! JAROBI SPITTING THAT FIYA!!!!!!! "
In response to Reply # 0

on my 3rd listen now.. and it gets better each time..

Favorite joints so far:

The Space Program
We The People
Black Spasmodic
Ego (that 2001 sample holy shit!!!!)
The Donald

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Creole
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Fri Nov-11-16 08:49 AM

34. "Is that him at the beginning of Movin Backwards?"
In response to Reply # 30

I was like SHIT! That bamma flowin!

Then, Anderson. Paak comes in.

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MotorcityRob
Member since Mar 13th 2003
130 posts

Sun Nov-13-16 08:08 AM

102. "RE: YO!!!! JAROBI SPITTING THAT FIYA!!!!!!! "
In response to Reply # 30

So true. Makes me wonder how the other albums would have sounded if he decided to stay with the group. He took me by surprise.

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rjc27
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Fri Nov-11-16 08:53 AM

35. "it's modern and nostalgic at the same time"
In response to Reply # 0

if you're a younger fan and love kendrick and cole this album is def something you will love...

for those of us who grew up with Tribe I agree with the sentiments above, almost got emotional listening to it

I love it... then again I love the Love Movement and B,R,L too...

Tribe's already pristine discography has somehow improve

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SP1200
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Mon Nov-14-16 01:32 AM

121. "^Couldn't have said it better."
In response to Reply # 35

>if you're a younger fan and love kendrick and cole this album
>is def something you will love...
>
>for those of us who grew up with Tribe I agree with the
>sentiments above, almost got emotional listening to it
>
>I love it... then again I love the Love Movement and B,R,L
>too...
>
>Tribe's already pristine discography has somehow improve

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Nick Has a Problem...Seriously
Member since Dec 25th 2010
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Fri Nov-11-16 09:09 AM

36. "Love it"
In response to Reply # 0

Especially the first half. Good to hear Jarobi spitting bars.

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Organ
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Fri Nov-11-16 09:20 AM

37. "Has more in common with "
In response to Reply # 0

Kamaal The Abstract and The Renaissance than any of the other Tribe albums. Those albums are good, but yeah

Knicks yo
Cowboys yo

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81 DUN
Member since Feb 10th 2009
1671 posts

Fri Nov-11-16 10:16 PM

80. "Wrong. Renaissance Q-Tip by himself this is flooded with cameos"
In response to Reply # 37

The production is a zillion time better on Renaissance.

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Garhart Poppwell
Member since Nov 28th 2008
18070 posts

Fri Nov-11-16 09:22 AM

38. "no earbuds for this one"
In response to Reply # 0

I'm pulling out the Sony cans for this, just like I've done for every album they've done. Be back in a little while.

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maro
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Fri Nov-11-16 10:45 AM

45. "went 2 songs in with earbuds.... NOPE"
In response to Reply # 38

Switched that shit out for my Sony Turntable cans. Honestly, the production feels Tinny so the over the ear headphones really helped.

werd.

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go mack
Member since May 02nd 2008
4001 posts

Fri Nov-11-16 09:48 AM

40. "Lovin it so far"
In response to Reply # 0

I'm only 7 tracks in but already first impression way better than BR&L and TLM were when they dropped. Will see how I feel after finishing and repeat listens but this shit is what I needed.

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maro
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posts

Fri Nov-11-16 10:21 AM

42. "EVERY SONG WITH PHIFE IS THAT HEAT"
In response to Reply # 0

Songs without are good as well, but when the 5ft assassin gets on, CHILLLLLS.

Only listened once through, need to listen 8 more times to get all the nuances ... but it's a tasty treat for sure!

werd.

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sndesai1
Member since Feb 02nd 2013
1229 posts

Fri Nov-11-16 10:36 AM

43. "it's nice"
In response to Reply # 0

i don't care too much for new stuff from most 90s acts but i'm really liking this so far

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Sleepy
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Fri Nov-11-16 11:26 AM

49. "Consequence did his thing"
In response to Reply # 0
Fri Nov-11-16 11:28 AM by Sleepy

The album is really good.

It's helping me get through this tough week.

It is bittersweet like a mofo though...

I really like Consequence on this record. His verses are well placed.

You're such pests...now, what is it you want? In your depths of your ignorance, what is it you want? Well, whatever it is you want, I can't deliver because I just don't see it. - Orson Welles

Never Tired, Always Sleepy

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Da_Incognito
Member since May 20th 2002
244 posts

Fri Nov-11-16 12:01 PM

51. "RE: ATCQ "We Got It From Here...Thank You 4 Your Service" LP Discussion"
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standouts:
KIDS...
EGO
BLACK SPASMODIC

but the entire album is awesome. So Happy today!!!

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dula dibiasi
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Fri Nov-11-16 12:04 PM

52. "everything i could have hoped for."
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it sounds like tribe, yet it sounds like 2016.

i've been a little leery since the announcement, but i'm really loving it.

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stylez dainty
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Fri Nov-11-16 12:12 PM

53. "I was worried it would sound lazy."
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Love how meticulous this is sounding, beats and rhymes.

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RandomFact
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Fri Nov-11-16 12:45 PM

54. "audiophiles: does the vocal mix seem shitty?"
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listened to it on a good pair of studio speakers and it sounded ehhh

love everything else though

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Nick Has a Problem...Seriously
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Fri Nov-11-16 01:04 PM

56. "RE: audiophiles: does the vocal mix seem shitty?"
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That's the one complaint I have with the album. Love everything else.

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liveguy
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Fri Nov-11-16 01:44 PM

59. "I'm sure it was done on purpose"
In response to Reply # 56

and it's welcome to me...

Keeping it almost impromptu, hip hop and raw...

We all know they can do the clean, sheen shit...

I like that they flipped it a bit, but still kept it tribe.

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maro
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Fri Nov-11-16 01:22 PM

58. "yeah, doesn't sound thick at all "
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werd.

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Garhart Poppwell
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Fri Nov-11-16 12:55 PM

55. "This album is flat out amazing and impeccable"
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even by Tribe standards. There isn't a hair out of place on the entire thing, and it's flawlessly executed.

Maybe the most endearing aspects of it are Tip and Phife's telepathic chemistry. You can tell they were in sync on the songs they worked on together, with "together" being the operative word. Both apart and complimentary, their emcee performances ground the album, leaving the music to go somewhere else. Everything feels like Tribe, no matter what they did sonically, but more importanly it *feels* like Tribe.

Q-Tip just moved up even further on the list of all-time greats, his flow and lyricism have taken another leap forward. The guy was on song with his heir apparent and he sounded both contemporary and masterful at the same time, and that point is driven home when you realize 3 Stacks is using one of Tip's flows. And Phife's vigor, whimsy and sharpness betrays the fact that he was literally dying during the recording of this album. I can't say enough how good it was to hear him and Tip in harmony, and Phife sounding and feeling like he did on Low End. And Jarobi low keyed MURDERED this album.

Even though the record is dark and experiental, that subliminal effect that Tribe has is still in effect. It's not angry, but aggressive and hopeful. I have no clue how they presented the current frustration and palpable dread of black people in America, while simulataneously offering an uplifting spirit with equal precision. This is the work of gods.

It's almost unheard of in Hip Hop for a group or artist to still be hitting creative high marks with almost thirty years in, but between them and De La, The Native Tongues showed off and showed out this year and once again showed us the handbook to the future...but this time as veterans and not newcomers.

This is really the last album, the fact that Phife isn't here to make another one and their contract is fulfilled drives the finality home. But this is one hell of a document to leave behind, and their legacy has come full circle in the process.

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Fri Nov-11-16 01:15 PM

57. "well stated"
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perfect way to go out, especially knowing they mended fences personally

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ToeJam
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Tue Nov-15-16 08:29 PM

166. "Great review"
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Fri Nov-11-16 02:01 PM

61. "CONRAD TOKYO"
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PHEW - phife and kendrick. I love that Tip ISN'T on this. well played. I've listened to this over and over. short and sweet

werd.

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Garhart Poppwell
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Fri Nov-11-16 02:05 PM

62. "how many people would balk at Phife holding his own with Kendrick?"
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But here we are.

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344. "I never would, Phife held his own with Tip who is a Top 20 MC all-time"
In response to Reply # 62

even though he never gets the credit for being so.

Kendrick's verse is a whirlwind on that shit, Phife's sets the tone so nicely though, with those random word associations, quotables and everyman swagger.

I go back and forth on favorite track but that one wins out more times than it loses.

This song and by extension, this album is fucking beautiful.

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Ryan M
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Fri Nov-11-16 02:35 PM

63. "I was insanely skeptical. But it is very good. "
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Creole
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Fri Nov-11-16 02:52 PM

64. "Just got a call from my 17 year daughter who is..."
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Fri Nov-11-16 02:52 PM by Creole

at home rockin to this right now. She says that her favorite song at the moment is "Kids..." Damn! I feel good that I'm 2 for 2 with children who enjoy and appreciate MY music.

My 24 year old son sent me a snapshot of the album cover as it played through his phone. I've had him listening to Tribe, De La, etc. since he was in diapers.

45 ain't so bad at all. LOL

And this album is phenomenal. I hope they tour with De La, Common, and/or The Roots at the beginning of next year to bring that momentum to us live and direct! Live and direct!

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Fri Nov-11-16 06:08 PM

68. "Haha that's amazing. You *should* be proud."
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Marauder21
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Fri Nov-11-16 08:25 PM

75. "You're doing parenting right"
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Sat Nov-12-16 09:26 PM

94. "Salute to your parenting"
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Peace,

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boyd
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Fri Nov-11-16 04:21 PM

65. "listening...."
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it is a play through the end album
with no skip

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DJR
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Fri Nov-11-16 05:11 PM

66. "Can't even put in words how happy I am right now"
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This is just so timely on multiple levels for me right now. What an album.

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aesop socks
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Fri Nov-11-16 05:44 PM

67. "On first listen Black Spasmodic is my favorite song. "
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Fri Nov-11-16 05:47 PM by aesop socks

I woulda pulled Kweli's verse on the Killing Season after he's done it gets real. Overall all pretty good a little all over the place but still good. Lost Somebody is terrific. Cons got busy on this album Jarobi did really well too. I like two a lot, side one I got register it more it the side that is kinda everywhere

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Brew
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Fri Nov-11-16 06:09 PM

69. "Just finished."
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So many thoughts but I'll just leave some preliminary ones here.

- first "disc" stronger than the second IMO
- that said "Conrad Tokyo" probly my favorite track on first listen
- such a Tribe album in terms of vibe (back and forth MCing, things like that) but can be compared to no Tribe album before it (a good thing)
- more traditional than De La's album production-wise in that it's more boom bap but it's no question a modern, updated sound even in its nostalgia
- so much more to take in lyrically on repeat listens but Phife sounds as good as ever lyrically and flow-wise and he and QTip didn't lose a step in terms of their comparability. They are so natural together. Sad we'll never get it again
- the guest spots work really well. Paak and Kendrick are highlights. But none sound forced
- nice to hear Jarobi and Consequence spitting
- I love how they didn't play up the "we're back!" Factor a bunch. They acted like they never left and it showed in the album's consistency and fluidity

More to come. But I'm so happy. So glad to have this and Common to calm me this week. And De La.

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Numba_33
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Fri Nov-11-16 06:18 PM

71. "Anyone have access to liner notes?"
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Mainly curious how involved Ali Shaheed Muhammad was with this.

"Sean sparks like John Starks, nah, Sean ball like John Wall" - Rest In Power Forever Sean Price.

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astralblak
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Fri Nov-11-16 06:59 PM

72. "wiki got production and writing credit"
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Fri Nov-11-16 07:07 PM

73. "great"
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I really needed this

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astralblak
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Fri Nov-11-16 07:17 PM

74. "Man, so good. some light in these times"
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have those OKPs who were all in justin and atruhead's threads HELLA skeptical collected their Ls

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Marauder21
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Fri Nov-11-16 08:27 PM

76. "One song in and I almost can't take hearing Phife and Gene Wilder's voic..."
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on the same track. This fucking year.

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Marauder21
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Fri Nov-11-16 09:28 PM

78. "The Killing Season sounds like a College Dropout era Kanye mixtape cut"
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In the best possible way.

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Fri Nov-11-16 09:58 PM

79. "Cried in the car to Lost Somebody"
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Still processing this album. Such an overwhelming listen--in a good way, of course.

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spidey
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Sat Nov-12-16 12:03 AM

81. "RE: ATCQ "We Got It From Here...Thank You 4 Your Service" LP Discussion"
In response to Reply # 0

So far I'm impressed, great to see the crew together again....still digesting...I wonder if Tip used a lot of beats from his "Last Zulu" release on this Tribe project?

Integrity is the Cornerstone of Artistry...

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LeroyBumpkin
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Sat Nov-12-16 12:54 AM

82. "Enough!! sounds like some Kamal The Abstract stuff."
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Same for "Whateva Will Be".

Not saying it's a bad thing, but that's the feeling I get with Q-Tip singing.

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Hellyeah
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Sat Nov-12-16 04:13 AM

83. "i absolutely love the rawness of it"
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Sat Nov-12-16 04:14 AM by Hellyeah

need to give it a few more spins but so far so good. sounds like a good mix of all their previous albums with some updated sounds

i was also pleasantly surprised with busta, he came with it

oh and strangely enough my least favorite track is the paak one. i'm a huge fan but i could've done without him on there

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81 DUN
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Sat Nov-12-16 05:29 AM

84. "Tribe is my favorite group. This project is alright 7/10 wanted better "
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Nick Has a Problem...Seriously
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Sat Nov-12-16 09:52 AM

85. "Full Album Credits (link)"
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http://pitchfork.com/news/69742-here-are-the-full-credits-for-the-new-tribe-called-quest-album/

1. “Space Program”

Written by Kamaal Fareed, Malik Izaak Taylor and Jarobi White
Published by U Betta Like My Muzik (ASCAP)/Songs of SMP / Jazz Merchant Music (ASCAP)/Universal Music- ZTunes, LLC / Alaric Publishing House (ASCAP)
Vocals by Q-Tip, Phife and Jarobi
Keyboards by Q-Tip and Masayuki “BIGYUKI” Hirano
Drums by Q-Tip
Bass by Louis Cato
Guitar by Chris Sholar

2. “We the People”

Written by Kamaal Fareed, Malik Izaak Taylor, Terrance Butler, Anthony Frank Iommi, John Osbourne and William Ward
Published by U Betta Like My Muzik (ASCAP)/Songs of SMP / Jazz Merchant Music (ASCAP)/Universal Music- ZTunes, LLC / Essex Music International, Inc. (ASCAP/PRS)
Vocals by Q-Tip and Phife
Bass by Q-Tip
Keyboards by Q-Tip and Casey Benjamin
Drum Programming by Q-Tip
Contains a sample of Black Sabbath’s “Behind The Wall Of Sleep”

3. “Whateva Will Be”

Written by Kamaal Fareed, Malik Izaak Taylor, Jarobi White, Dexter Mills and Winston Jones
Published by U Betta Like My Muzik (ASCAP)/Songs of SMP / Jazz Merchant Music (ASCAP)/Universal Music- ZTunes, LLC / Alaric Publishing House (ASCAP) / Songs by Cons Publishing (BMI) / Winston Jones Publishing
Vocals by Q-Tip, Phife, Jarobi and Consequence
Drums by Q-Tip
Consequence appears courtesy of Company of Greatness
Contains samples of Nairobi Sisters’ “Promised Land”

4. “Solid Wall of Sound”

Written by Kamaal Fareed, Malik Izaak Taylor, Trevor Smith and Jack White
Published by U Betta Like My Muzik (ASCAP)/Songs of SMP / Jazz Merchant Music (ASCAP)/Universal Music- ZTunes, LLC / Tziah Music/Songs of Kobalt Music Publishing (BMI) / Peppermint Stripe Music (BMI)
Vocals by Q-Tip, Phife, Busta Rhymes, Jack White and Elton John
Drums by Q-Tip
Bass by Q-Tip
Keyboards by Masayuki “BIGYUKI” Hirano
Piano by Elton John
Acoustic Guitar by Jack White
Jack White appears courtesy of Third Man Records
Elton John appears courtesy of Mercury Records Limited

5. “Dis Generation”

Written by Kamaal Fareed, Malik Izaak Taylor, Jarobi White, Trevor Smith, Headley Bennett, Huford Brown, Lloyd Ferguson, Robert Lyn, Jackie Mittoo, Leroy Sibblis, Fitzroy Simpson, Holgar Czukay, Michael Karoli, Jaki Liebezeit, Irmin Schmidt and Damo Suzuki
Published by U Betta Like My Muzik (ASCAP)/Songs of SMP / Jazz Merchant Music (ASCAP)/Universal Music- ZTunes, LLC / Alaric Publishing House (ASCAP) / Tziah Music/Songs of Kobalt Music Publishing (BMI) / Edward Kassner Associated Publishers Ltd./Downtown Music Publishing (ASCAP) / Music Sales Corporation (ASCAP) / Spoon Music (GEMA)
Vocals by Q-Tip, Phife, Jarobi and Busta Rhymes
Additional Phife Vocals Recorded by Michael Starita at Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA
Assistant Engineers at Fantasy Studios: Laura Gonzalez and Robert Kirby
Keyboards by Q-Tip
Drum Programming by Q-Tip
Contains samples of Musical Youth’s “Pass the Dutchie” and Can’s “Halleluhwah”

6. “Kids...”

Written by Kamaal Fareed and André Lauren Benjamin
Published by U Betta Like My Muzik (ASCAP)/Songs of SMP / BMG Monarch (ASCAP)/Gnat Booty Music (ASCAP)
Vocals by Q-Tip and André 3000
Drums by Q-Tip
Bass by Q-Tip
Keyboards by Casey Benjamin and Masayuki “BIGYUKI” Hirano

7. “Melatonin”

Written by Kamaal Fareed, Marsha Ambrosius, Hirano Masayuki and Louis Cato
Published by U Betta Like My Muzik (ASCAP)/Songs of SMP / BMG Chrysalis Music (BMI) / Hirano Masayuki (ASCAP) / Louis Cato (ASCAP)
Vocals by Q-Tip, Marsha Ambrosius and Abbey Smith
Drums by Q-Tip
Additional Drums by Mark Colenburg
Bass by Thaddaeus Tribbett
Additional Bass by Louis Cato
Fender Rhodes by Casey Benjamin
Synthesizer by Masayuki “BIGYUKI” Hirano
Drum Programming by Q-Tip
Guitar by Chris Sholar

8. “Enough!!”

Written by Kamaal Fareed
Published by U Betta Like My Muzik (ASCAP)/Songs of SMP
Vocals by Q-Tip
Bass by Q-Tip
Keyboards by Masayuki “BIGYUKI” Hirano
Scratches by George “DJ Scratch” Spivey

9. “Mobius”

Written by Kamaal Fareed, Trevor Smith, Dexter Mills, Kerry Minnear, Derek Shulman, Philip Shulman and Raymond Shulman
Published by U Betta Like My Muzik (ASCAP)/Songs of SMP / Tziah Music/Songs of Kobalt Music Publishing (BMI) / Songs by Cons Publishing (BMI) / BMG Blue (PRS)/BMG Rights Management US LLC (BMI)
Vocals by Q-Tip, Busta Rhymes and Consequence
Bass by Q-Tip
Piano by Masayuki “BIGYUKI” Hirano
Organ by Casey Benjamin
Guitar by Blair Wells
Acoustic Guitar by Chris Sholar
Consequence appears courtesy of Company of Greatness
Contains a portion of the composition “Prologue,” written by Kerry Minnear, Derek Shulman, Philip Shulman and Raymond Shulman

10. Black Spasmodic

Written by Kamaal Fareed and Malik Izaak Taylor
Published by U Betta Like My Muzik (ASCAP)/Songs of SMP / Jazz Merchant Music (ASCAP)/Universal Music- ZTunes, LLC
Vocals by Q-Tip and Phife
Bass by Q-Tip

11. The Killing Season

Written by Kamaal Fareed, Jarobi White, Dexter Mills and Talib Kweli Greene
Published by U Betta Like My Muzik (ASCAP)/Songs of SMP / Alaric Publishing House (ASCAP) / Songs by Cons Publishing (BMI) / Pen Skills Music/Songs Of Windswept Pacific (BMI)
Vocals by Q-Tip, Jarobi, Consequence, Talib Kweli and Kanye West
Bass by Q-Tip
Keyboards by Masayuki “BIGYUKI” Hirano and Q-Tip
Guitar by Louis Cato
Consequence appears courtesy of Company of Greatness
Kanye West appears courtesy of Getting Out Our Dreams, Inc./Def Jam Recordings, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

12. “Lost Somebody”

Written by Kamaal Fareed, Jarobi White, Holgar Czukay, Michael Karoli, Jaki Liebezeit, Irmin Schmidt and Damo Suzuki
Published by U Betta Like My Muzik (ASCAP)/Songs of SMP / Alaric Publishing House (ASCAP) / Spoon Music (GEMA)
Vocals by Q-Tip, Jarobi and Katia Cadet
Bass by Q-Tip
Piano by Chris Bower
Guitar by Chris Sholar
Guitar by Chris Parks
Contains a sample of Can’s “Halleluhwah”

13. “Movin’ Backwards”

Written by Kamaal Fareed and Brandon Paak Anderson
Published by U Betta Like My Muzik (ASCAP)/Songs of SMP / Watch and Learn Publishing (BMI)
Vocals by Q-Tip and Anderson .Paak
Drums by Q-Tip
Bass by Q-Tip
Keyboards by Casey Benjamin
Guitar by Chris Sholar
Anderson .Paak appears courtesy of Aftermath Records

14. “Conrad Tokyo”

Written by Kamaal Fareed, Malik Izaak Taylor and Kendrick Lamar Duckworth
Published by U Betta Like My Muzik (ASCAP)/Songs of SMP / Jazz Merchant Music (ASCAP)/Universal Music- ZTunes, LLC / WB Music Corp. (ASCAP)/Hard Working Black Folks Inc. (ASCAP) and Top Dawg Music (ASCAP) all rights o/b/o itself, Hard Working Black Folks Inc. and Top Dawg Music admin. by WB Music Corp.
Vocals by Phife and Kendrick Lamar
Drum Programming by Q-Tip

15. “Ego”

Written by Kamaal Fareed and Jack White
Published by U Betta Like My Muzik (ASCAP)/Songs of SMP / Peppermint Stripe Music (BMI)
Vocals by Q-Tip
Bass by Q-Tip and Louis Cato
Guitar by Jack White and Chris Sholar
Piano by Casey Benjamin
Scratches by George “DJ Scratch” Spivey

16. “The Donald”

Written by Kamaal Fareed
Published by U Betta Like My Muzik (ASCAP)/Songs of SMP
Vocals by Q-Tip, Phife and Busta Rhymes and Katia Cadet
Bass by Q-Tip
Guitar by Jack White and Louis Cato
Keyboards by Masayuki “BIGYUKI” Hirano
Scratches by George “DJ Scratch” Spivey

Executive Produced by ATCQ

Produced by Q-Tip
Co-Produced by Blair Wells
Recorded by Blair Wells and Q-Tip at the AbLab, NJ
Assistant Engineering: Gloria Kaba
Mixed by Q-Tip and Blair Wells at the AbLab, NJ except “The Space Program”, “We The People….”, “Solid Wall of Sound”, “Kids…”, “Melatonin”, “Enough!!” and “Lost Somebody”
Mixed by Q-Tip, Dave Kennedy and Blair Wells at the AbLab, NJ
Mastered by Vlado Meller at Vlado Meller Mastering
Mastering Assistant: Jeremy Lubsey
A&R: Michael Ostin and Kim Lumpkin
Project Consultation: Tracey Waples
A&R Admin: Bekah Connolly
Business Affairs: Stephanie Yu, Shane St. Hill and Robert Faulstich
Product Manager: Thom Skarzynski
Album Cover Designed by: Richard Prince
Epic Creative Director: Anita Boriboon
Management: Michael Ostin, Dion Liverpool, Monica Talavera, Kim Lumpkin
ATCQ Legal Representation: Julian K. Petty and Carron J. Mitchell for Nixon Peabody LLP
ATCQ Business Management: Kyle Tessiero for NKSFB, LLC.

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MeshaMeesh
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Sat Nov-12-16 11:14 AM

86. "I knew I didn't feel/hear Ali Shaheed on this. Dang that blows"
In response to Reply # 85

Where is Ali?!?!?????

"I'm twenty-two, catch
In the prime of my life,
I don't have time to be a wife"

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Sat Nov-12-16 11:33 AM

87. "DJ Scratch though!!!! "
In response to Reply # 86

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natenate101
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Sat Nov-12-16 12:37 PM

88. "He was in LA working on Luke Cage"
In response to Reply # 86

Stated in the Rolling Stone podcast that his biggest contribution was encouraging Phife to stick with this project. They show his picture teleconferencing with the others in this Complex piece. Also, looks like they'll be a documentary of some type by Complex released soon.
http://www.complex.com/music/making-of-a-tribe-called-quest-final-album

Man, I am hung up on Black Spasmodic right now. And Solid Wall of Sound.

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liveguy
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Sat Nov-12-16 12:44 PM

89. "he was working on the luke cage joints at that time"
In response to Reply # 86

but that kinda low key shows the TRUE influence/impact in sound that he had on the previous joints

Album is still good tho

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Numba_33
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Sat Nov-12-16 02:15 PM

91. "Thank you."
In response to Reply # 85

"Sean sparks like John Starks, nah, Sean ball like John Wall" - Rest In Power Forever Sean Price.

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Nodima
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Sat Nov-12-16 06:35 PM

92. "honestly surprised it's all Q-Tip and this Blair Wells cat"
In response to Reply # 85

not necessarily because it doesn't all sound pretty Tip-like, but these days so many big albums are so earnest in crediting everybody involved with the music even if all they did was turn a couple knobs while walking through the room.

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LeroyBumpkin
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Sun Nov-13-16 11:33 AM

105. "The keys on 'Space Program' I thought was him."
In response to Reply # 85

But yeah, the fact that he was working on Luke Cage means it would have been difficult to work on the album.

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fontgangsta
Member since Sep 04th 2005
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Tue Nov-15-16 12:17 PM

145. "BIGYUKI is the shit"
In response to Reply # 85

saw him open for Gogo Penguin a little bit ago

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Af-1
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Wed Nov-16-16 07:10 AM

173. "So cool to see Casey Benjamin all over this!"
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Fri Nov-18-16 04:49 PM

212. "But there's at least one omission: "
In response to Reply # 85

The credits say only Tip is on Enough, but this clearly isn't the case. Maybe Ali is similarly omitted?

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MME
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Sat Nov-12-16 02:10 PM

90. "This album is gorgeous."
In response to Reply # 0

Love all of it.

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Numba_33
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Sat Nov-12-16 08:54 PM

93. "Please list the Fan Service call backs to older Tribe Material below:"
In response to Reply # 0

The only once I can definitely catch is the little very brief Bonita Applebum snippets in Enough.

I'm sure there are others; what else have you folks picked out?

"Sean sparks like John Starks, nah, Sean ball like John Wall" - Rest In Power Forever Sean Price.

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KnowNaim_X
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Sat Nov-12-16 09:47 PM

97. "The "Heeeyyyyy" on "Oh My God""
In response to Reply # 93

"When I'm on the mic, a nigga throw down his blunt just to hear what we say...up in this bitch..."-Baatin

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KnowNaim_X
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Sat Nov-12-16 09:52 PM

98. "God Lives Through"
In response to Reply # 97

n/m

"When I'm on the mic, a nigga throw down his blunt just to hear what we say...up in this bitch..."-Baatin

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Numba_33
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Sun Nov-13-16 12:40 PM

106. "Which tracks on this recent album did those two references occur?"
In response to Reply # 98

"Sean sparks like John Starks, nah, Sean ball like John Wall" - Rest In Power Forever Sean Price.

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Dstl1
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Sun Nov-13-16 01:56 PM

108. "I immediately caught it in the last 10 seconds..."
In response to Reply # 106

of Solid Wall of Sound...and again as soon as the music ends on Conrad, Tokyo.

Go bang some trashcans, hoes (c)

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Dstl1
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Mon Nov-14-16 08:36 PM

138. "also dead in the middle of Space Program before Phife's verse"
In response to Reply # 108

Go bang some trashcans, hoes (c)

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Brew
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Sat Nov-12-16 10:29 PM

99. "Oh man I fucking knew I was hearing something familiar."
In response to Reply # 93

>The only once I can definitely catch is the little very brief
>Bonita Applebum snippets in Enough.

Love the rewarding repeated listens.

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atruhead
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Sat Nov-12-16 11:10 PM

100. "The handclaps on The Space Program is Dilla"
In response to Reply # 93
Sat Nov-12-16 11:11 PM by atruhead

the starting of every album except People's Instinctive Travels has been music and words building up to the drum (Excursions, Steve Biko, Phony Rappers, Start It Up), they rehashed that on The Space Program as well

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Brew
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Sun Nov-13-16 01:06 PM

107. ""Excursions" on "Ego" I think ?"
In response to Reply # 100

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SP1200
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Tue Nov-15-16 11:48 PM

170. "Melanin = Sucka Nigga melody (red clay) reinterpretation."
In response to Reply # 93

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liveguy
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Sun Nov-13-16 02:07 AM

101. "SNL joint went along swimmingly...Ali Shaheed sighting..."
In response to Reply # 0

Both song choices were in my fav list for the album....

All is well.

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Mon Nov-14-16 01:24 PM

132. "Jairobi was much better live than I expected"
In response to Reply # 101

Dude has legit stage presence.

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Sun Nov-13-16 09:59 AM

103. "Loved it. Better than TLM and BRL."
In response to Reply # 0

Gave it three listens before posting, but yo "Solid Wall of Sound" is beautiful b.

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SP1200
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Mon Nov-14-16 01:30 AM

120. "^YEP!"
In response to Reply # 103

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BigReg
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Mon Nov-14-16 09:52 AM

125. "Yup. Im stunned at how great it is. Im happy to be proven wrong"
In response to Reply # 103

>Gave it three listens before posting, but yo "Solid Wall of
>Sound" is beautiful b.

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My_SP1200_Broken_Again
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Mon Nov-14-16 10:16 AM

126. "yup!!! easily their best album since 1993.."
In response to Reply # 103

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makaveli
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Mon Nov-14-16 10:59 AM

129. "i think I agree"
In response to Reply # 103

“So back we go to these questions — friendship, character… ethics.”

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Tony Hanes
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Mon Nov-14-16 06:28 PM

135. "RE: Loved it. Better than TLM and BRL."
In response to Reply # 103

Better than BRL? I can't say that personally but its very dope to me..

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topaz
Member since Nov 28th 2002
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Tue Nov-22-16 07:37 AM

236. "Have to agree, this one has the fun & chemistry"
In response to Reply # 103

that BR&L and TLM lacked.

I particularly loved Tip & Phife in unison in the beginning of The Space Program, then later in the song it's just Phife solo with the same words. The NBA references on Dis Generation made me smile too...RIP Phife. Hats off to Q-Tip on the amazing beats & rhymes. I'm just so happy that an album of this caliber exists, and it somehow came from ATCQ in 2016.

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Dstl1
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Sun Nov-13-16 02:18 PM

109. "Dis Generation damn near made me cry in public..."
In response to Reply # 0

listened to the album for the first time this morning. 30 degrees out...I hit the street all Northfaced up and walked to the coffee spot. A shade over 2 miles each way. Nice, brisk walk with Tribe in the Bose cans. Thoughts after 1 complete listen:

Space Program is good...real good

Phife has some dope lines in We the People

Solid Wall of Sound might be my second favorite

I don't hate Kids...I feel like I should like it more than I do, though. Just a little wacky...I can't call it.

I don't usually care for rapper sex songs, but they made Enough work. It works. I like it.

They should have taken that 1st verse off of Mobius. The way Busta dismantled that track just wasn't fair...to anyone else.

Lost Somebody was tough

Conrad Tokyo made me smile ear to ear

Go bang some trashcans, hoes (c)

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LeroyBumpkin
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Sun Nov-13-16 04:22 PM

110. "Is it safe to say some of this is The Last Zulu?"
In response to Reply # 0

We The People
Whateva Will Be
Melatonin (especially)

Off my first few listens, these seem like Kamaal The Abstract stuff.

Not saying it's a bad thing. I especially love Melatonin.

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natenate101
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Sun Nov-13-16 04:58 PM

111. "I thought so from the beginning and this article kinda proves it"
In response to Reply # 110

On one of the pages it speaks about how he already had beats and skeletons for a bunch of stuff. It does sound Kamaal The Abstract-like but with dope rhymes and with some proper editing to weed out the unneeded stuff that meandered on that album. Those songs you mentioned, especially Melatonin, is solo Tip stuff all the way. I love it.

http://www.okayplayer.com/news/secret-history-a-tribe-called-quest-we-got-it-from-here-thank-you-for-your-service.html

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denny
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Sun Nov-13-16 05:24 PM

112. "Perhaps I'm wrong...."
In response to Reply # 111

But hasn't it been revealed that the first 3 Tribe albums were essentially Qtip solo productions as well? That's what I've heard anyways. All this 'Qtip handled most of the production work' talk....how do people think the first three albums were made? Pretty sure Tip has already said 'I produced all the beats for the first three Tribe Called Quest albums'.

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natenate101
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Sun Nov-13-16 06:01 PM

113. "Haha, yup. But I think Ali brought some records to Tip and has shown "
In response to Reply # 112

himself to be capable producer so people want to believe he was more influential than maybe he actually was. Personally I consider Tip the producer of Tribe, end of story.

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Nick Has a Problem...Seriously
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Sun Nov-13-16 06:05 PM

114. "With that said, does this cement him on the mt Rushmore of hip hop produ..."
In response to Reply # 113

That is if he wasn't already there to begin with.

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DJR
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Sun Nov-13-16 07:04 PM

115. "theres a strong argument to be made for that"
In response to Reply # 114

I also think he's got a strong claim for greatest rapper/producer ever.

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Nick Has a Problem...Seriously
Member since Dec 25th 2010
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Sun Nov-13-16 08:13 PM

116. "RE: theres a strong argument to be made for that"
In response to Reply # 115

>I also think he's got a strong claim for greatest
>rapper/producer ever.

I think he can already claim that.

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LeroyBumpkin
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Sun Nov-13-16 10:24 PM

118. "Again, I thought Space Program was Ali"
In response to Reply # 113

It has a sound similar to D'Angelo's Brown Sugar, Jon B.'s Cool Relax.
That's definitely Ali's sound.

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handle
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Sun Nov-13-16 08:20 PM

117. "^^That's what I was hearing too"
In response to Reply # 110

That's it.

Tribe Tip somehow says more by saying less in the rhyme.

Solo Tip says more by saying more in the rhyme.

Either way Disc 2 is growing on me.

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Mageddon
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Mon Nov-14-16 12:12 AM

119. "I'm thinking Enough!! is from The Last Zulu"
In response to Reply # 110

Noticed that Jarobi didn't get a writing credit for that song, so it might be a track that was conceived earlier, and Tip might have just had Jarobi drop a verse on it to make it a ATCQ song.

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mrshow
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Mon Nov-14-16 02:31 AM

123. "Conrad Tokyo might be from the Zulu sessions too"
In response to Reply # 110

I know Kedrick was in the studio with Q-Tip 3 years ago.

http://2dopeboyz.com/2013/11/19/kendrick-lamar-q-tip-in-the-studio/

I can't really date his verse via any references but hopefully they have more stuff together in the can.

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SP1200
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Mon Nov-14-16 01:35 AM

122. "I LOVE IT. Especially the first 10 tracks."
In response to Reply # 0

Can't stop playing the album.

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andacagar
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Mon Nov-14-16 09:17 AM

124. "ATCQ "We Got It From Here...this album is ASS"
In response to Reply # 0

I was thrilled to have another ATCQ Lp but this is pretty bad. Most def their worse album.

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Nick Has a Problem...Seriously
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Mon Nov-14-16 10:30 AM

127. "RE: ATCQ "We Got It From Here...this album is ASS"
In response to Reply # 124

>I was thrilled to have another ATCQ Lp but this is pretty
>bad. Most def their worse album.

That would be The Love Movement

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Mon Nov-14-16 10:58 AM

128. "no"
In response to Reply # 124

“So back we go to these questions — friendship, character… ethics.”

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Mageddon
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Mon Nov-14-16 04:17 PM

133. "Talk about it"
In response to Reply # 124

What don't you like?

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SP1200
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Mon Nov-14-16 10:27 PM

140. "Both my best friends don't like it, and I think they're crazy lol."
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murph71
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Wed Nov-16-16 08:12 AM

176. "RE: ATCQ "We Got It From Here...this album is ASS"
In response to Reply # 124

>I was thrilled to have another ATCQ Lp but this is pretty
>bad. Most def their worse album.

Crack is wack....

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justin_scott
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Mon Nov-28-16 09:18 PM

262. "no, it's not. not even close"
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Mon Nov-14-16 11:27 AM

130. "The Secret History of A Tribe Called Quest’s Final Album *swipe*"
In response to Reply # 0

I listened to it all weekend to let it sink in...man, Tribe came through! This LP is excellent and so timely...they really know how to start an album off. Jarobi goes off on the Space Program! Love hearing Phife & Tip together again.

http://www.okayplayer.com/news/secret-history-a-tribe-called-quest-we-got-it-from-here-thank-you-for-your-service.html

On Wednesday evening, New York City’s music community came together in the VW Dome at Queens PS 1 museum to hear A Tribe Called Quest’s final album We’ve Got It From Here…Thank You 4 Your Service for the first time. The assembled congregation comprised a who’s who of culture warriors including DJs, A&Rs, hip-hop journalists and most of the Okayplayer and Okayafrica staff as well Tribe’s extended family, management team and reps from Epic Records—all of whom had woken up that morning to learn that the KKK’s preferred candidate swept the crucial battleground states to win the electoral vote, becoming the President-Elect of the United States.

Woken up, that is, assuming they had slept at all in the previous 24 hours. The emotions people brought with them into that room ranged from shock to despondency to anger to a surreal, punch-drunk sense of disconnection. It is safe to say that everyone present welcomed the moment of community, if only to reaffirm their sanity by commiserating with old friends over a world that seemed to have lost its damn mind overnight. It’s also safe to say that the expectations placed on the music we were all about to hear were crazily, dizzily, high. They were probably dangerously high right from the moment the existence of a new ATCQ album was confirmed—the return of a game-changing force in music 18 years in the making. A reunion embarked upon on the very eve of one member’s untimely passing. But in that moment of post-election shock, most everyone in the room, consciously or not, rationally or not, was asking even more of A Tribe Called Quest. Most of us were looking to Tribe’s music to—if not save the damn world—then certainly to restore order to our little universe.

Impossibly, against all odds, as the first few bars of their track “Space Program” came on, A Tribe Called Quest delivered the bars, recorded months previously, that expressed exactly what everyone in that room needed to hear: “We got to get it together forever / Got to get it together for brothers / got to get it together for sisters / For mothers and fathers and dead n****s… We got to make something happen.”

All of which is to say that if you had to quickly sum up this album in a single word, if, say, you needed to email it to someone urgently, the single word subject line of that email would doubtless be: “important.” Important not just in a musicological sense (it is that) because A Tribe Called Quest’s album turns out to be less of a grand opus proclaiming the peak of the group’s sonic evolution, and much more a living document of the collective spirit and the simple, selfless camaraderie that gave the group life in the first place.

The musical groups we idolize—whether we imagine them as starship crews, cliques of cool kids or nomadic bands of hippie outlaws—are in some sense models of who we want to be, our ideal group-selves if you will. For that reason, nothing hurts a true devotee of hip-hop more than surveying the catalogue of pioneering progressive artists of a certain era who preached unity yet couldn’t keep their little 2 and 3-man crews together. This is why this audio record of Busta Rhymes, Consequence, Jarobi, Ali Shaheed Muhammad and—at it’s center—Phife Dawg and Q-Tip—rediscovering their chemistry line by line, celebrating the fierce joy of brotherhood as they spar in the creative mock combat of friends pushing each other toward excellence—is so important. It is a blueprint for how to get it together.

All of which is simply to frame why recording—in the moment—the history of this album is also important. For many of us, this album will be intertwined with a capital-H in History. We will remember that Tribe reunited on The Tonight Show the day after the Paris bombings. We will always remember where we were when we got the news that Phife Dawg was no longer among us. We will remember that we first heard this album while we were still trying to fathom the phrase ‘President Trump’. But the history of the creation itself—the process, the obstacles, the bubble and hiss of group chemistry, the decision to put out a new album at all—may be even more important. Because whether you are listening from within this moment of national division and pessimism, or listening outside of time, they are notes on how to get it right–and how to get it back right when it’s gone wrong.

Key members of A Tribe Called Quest’s inner circle provided the Secret History that follows, including our founder Questlove of The Roots, arguably Tribe’s #1 fan, who presided over their reunion on Jimmy Fallon’s set, Phife’s manager and best friend Dion Liverpool AKA DJ Rasta Root, his widow Deisha Taylor and Q-Tip’s longtime friend and Beats 1 collaborator Gary Harris (better known to many as “the man who signed D’Angelo”). Additionally, Q-Tip, Busta, Jarobi and Cons shared more insights and anecdotes about the album’s creation in conversation with Omar Dubois at the PS1 listening session.

Read on to receive the lessons their stories revealed.

*CROCKER*

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ChampD1012
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Mon Nov-14-16 11:56 AM

131. "This album is everything..."
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Caveman23
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Mon Nov-14-16 06:27 PM

134. "wish they let Ali Shaheed put some finishing touches on it."
In response to Reply # 0

i understand that he was busy with Luke Cage while they were recording, & i understand that he might not actually have even played that big a role in their other albums either.

but, the production on this new album feels lacking overall. too much emphasis on bare guitars & bass. needs finishing touches that Ali Shaheed could've tweaked in certain places.

& there was a gap of time between this release date & Luke Cage. They shoulda figured out a way to have him play even a final minimal role, especially since its the last album they'll ever make.

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Caveman23
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Mon Nov-14-16 06:29 PM

136. "wow, also I aint posted here in 5-10 years"
In response to Reply # 134

and i see that i'm still waiting for EVERY SINGLE album in my sig from back then.

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Brew
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Mon Nov-14-16 07:14 PM

137. "Hahahaha"
In response to Reply # 136

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isaaaa
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Mon Nov-14-16 08:46 PM

139. "wow."
In response to Reply # 136

Anti-gentrification, cheap alcohol & trying to look pretty in our twilight posting years (c) Big Reg

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rawsouthpaw
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Tue Nov-15-16 12:21 AM

141. "Lesson comedy"
In response to Reply # 136

haha

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seandammit
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Tue Nov-15-16 01:36 AM

142. "classic"
In response to Reply # 136

www.twitter.com/seandammit

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makaveli
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Tue Nov-15-16 01:40 PM

146. "haha good stuff"
In response to Reply # 136

“So back we go to these questions — friendship, character… ethics.”

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kinetic94761180
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Fri Dec-09-16 01:25 PM

300. "nice-"
In response to Reply # 136

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Castro
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Mon Jan-23-17 08:21 PM

369. "This is classic LMAO."
In response to Reply # 136

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spitfire
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Tue Nov-15-16 04:23 AM

143. "don't know about Ali Shaheed, but i kinda miss"
In response to Reply # 134

Bob Power's touch.

other than that im happy with it, but its a lot less "jazzy" than vintage tribe

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Fri Nov-18-16 08:39 PM

221. "Yeah. "
In response to Reply # 143

Bob's work was so key in the end result that he really was an important group member.

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selppataei
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Thu Dec-01-16 02:10 PM

274. "wonder what a bob power-mixed version would sound like."
In response to Reply # 143

i love the album; it does sound like an album made with computers in the 2010s.

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stattic
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Tue Nov-15-16 09:26 AM

144. "Tip's more talented artist than Ali and has a better post-Tribe discogra..."
In response to Reply # 134

It is fitting that he quarterbacked the album, and it should be appreciated for what it is, not what it isn't.

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aesop socks
Member since Sep 18th 2007
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Thu Nov-24-16 04:43 PM

250. "I don't even know what Ali does besides being the dj."
In response to Reply # 134

I know he did Cool Relax

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mrhood75
Member since Dec 06th 2004
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Tue Nov-15-16 01:45 PM

147. "The review I wrote for it: (LINK)"
In response to Reply # 0

Pardon me for getting my shameless plug on. I will that I think it's extremely dope, and wrote a lot about it. Could have written more; I didn't even get to mention two on my favorite tracks (Melatonin and Whatever Will Be).

http://www.albumism.com/reviews/a-tribe-called-quest-we-got-it-from-here-thank-you-4-your-service

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Tue Nov-15-16 05:35 PM

154. "Great review. Thanks for posting it. "
In response to Reply # 147

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mrhood75
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Tue Nov-15-16 06:16 PM

157. "You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed it."
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Tue Nov-15-16 06:48 PM

160. "excellent review, thank you for posting this."
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Tue Nov-15-16 07:41 PM

163. "You're welcome. I appreciate it."
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natenate101
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Tue Nov-15-16 01:46 PM

148. "Man y'all, Whateva Will Be is the truth!"
In response to Reply # 0

My friend pointed out how much Jarobi sounds like Mike G from the JBs on this. And Tip''s got some People's Instinctive flow going. Cons is perfection on this. "Fuck you, and who you think I should be/Forward Movement". Damn. Great track.

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kelvinmercerlookalike
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Tue Nov-15-16 02:37 PM

149. "funny you say he sounds like Mike G"
In response to Reply # 148

when I first heard Whateva Will Be, the bassline stood out to me like I heard it before. Then I realized that it's the same sample used in Kurious' "Mansion & A Yacht" feat. Sadat X & Mike G. Just listened again and Jarobi does sound like him...great song.

*CROCKER*

word booty.

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Nick Has a Problem...Seriously
Member since Dec 25th 2010
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Tue Nov-15-16 03:16 PM

150. "RE: funny you say he sounds like Mike G"
In response to Reply # 149

That Kurious joint was flames!

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SP1200
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Tue Nov-15-16 06:55 PM

161. "^why I'll never leave OKP."
In response to Reply # 149

I KNEW THAT SHIT SOUNDED FAMILIAR!!! lol

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mrhood75
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Tue Nov-15-16 07:42 PM

164. "Damn, didn't pick up on that. Love that track."
In response to Reply # 149

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Robert
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Wed Nov-16-16 12:07 PM

181. "man......thank you for this"
In response to Reply # 149

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spirit
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Sat Feb-04-17 11:19 PM

373. "yoooo that's the ill catch. salute to your ear game"
In response to Reply # 149

Peace,

Spirit (Alan)
http://wutangbook.com

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stattic
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Tue Nov-15-16 03:28 PM

151. "Favorite song so far and has made me check for some of Con's recent work"
In response to Reply # 148

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Garhart Poppwell
Member since Nov 28th 2008
18070 posts

Tue Nov-15-16 05:23 PM

153. "that song feels and sounds like an early JB record"
In response to Reply # 148

The way it's mixed and everything. This record is just as much as nod to their history as itbis progressive.

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makaveli
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Fri Dec-30-16 10:44 AM

327. "dopeness"
In response to Reply # 148

“So back we go to these questions — friendship, character… ethics.”

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Crash Bandacoot
Member since May 13th 2003
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Thu Jan-05-17 07:30 PM

336. "i love that shit"
In response to Reply # 148

i like the use of the congos....sounds like go-go

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sonofodin
Member since Mar 31st 2005
1191 posts

Tue Nov-15-16 04:48 PM

152. "I like it but I'm trying really hard to love it"
In response to Reply # 0

A few people said they liked the rawness of it but I'm having a hard time getting past how unpolished it sounds.

It starts out very strong but I feel like it doesn't hold. Lost someone could have been so much stronger but it was lacking....

its def better than TLM but behind BRL

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Nick Has a Problem...Seriously
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Tue Nov-15-16 05:43 PM

155. "RE: I like it but I'm trying really hard to love it"
In response to Reply # 152

>its def better than TLM but behind BRL

That's all I wanted. The album is a monster all the way through The Killing Season. Then falls off a little. I dig 2 of the last 5 songs.

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sonofodin
Member since Mar 31st 2005
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Wed Nov-16-16 01:37 PM

182. "Prolly just need to give it more spins"
In response to Reply # 155

It is a really really good album...I know it will grow on me...

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Garhart Poppwell
Member since Nov 28th 2008
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Tue Nov-15-16 05:55 PM

156. "I think The Donald is goingnto sneak up on a lot of people"
In response to Reply # 0

when they realize the song is about replacing hate with love, and that they subbed out "Donald Trump" with "Phife Dawg" throughout the song.

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sweeneykovar
Member since Oct 26th 2004
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Tue Nov-15-16 06:26 PM

158. "*Wee-Bey gif*"
In response to Reply # 156

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Garhart Poppwell
Member since Nov 28th 2008
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Tue Nov-15-16 06:29 PM

159. "LOL almost nobody I know caught that"
In response to Reply # 158

they were wondering why Trump isn't mentioned in a song with his name on it.

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Bblock
Member since Feb 20th 2012
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Tue Nov-15-16 10:20 PM

169. "don juice, or donald juice. phife's nick name"
In response to Reply # 159

Has nothing to do with donald trump, other than the vocal snippet that they cut off that just says donald

life always offers you a 2nd chance...it's called tomorrow. use it wisely

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Garhart Poppwell
Member since Nov 28th 2008
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Wed Nov-16-16 06:05 AM

172. "went right over your head"
In response to Reply # 169

Go back to bashing Midnight

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murph71
Member since Sep 15th 2005
23113 posts

Wed Nov-16-16 08:18 AM

177. "RE: don juice, or donald juice. phife's nick name"
In response to Reply # 169

>Has nothing to do with donald trump, other than the vocal
>snippet that they cut off that just says donald

This^^^^is not true.....Yep, Don Juice was def. Phife's nickname...

But there's def. a meaning behind the song....

GOAT of his era......long live Prince.....God is alive....

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Da_Incognito
Member since May 20th 2002
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Tue Nov-15-16 07:33 PM

162. "Kids... "
In response to Reply # 0
Tue Nov-15-16 07:37 PM by Da_Incognito

This is my jam. Reminds me of their playful style!!!

3000 and Tip has such a nice collabo in here... they should do an album together.

I ain't even gon' lie, I was probably high
Just forgot to call you back, simple as that
I ain't no almanac, so lick my dictionary
I might just call a cab 'cause I dig canary
Yellow accents on a dark bitch
I met her back when she kept all her carpet
I'm well aware all that shit is fantasy
I double dare y'all to fuck your plan B
That's ta mean a mamma's mannerisms
That mean, don't mean to get vulgar, but it some
Hoes in this bitch like a box of donuts
It's colder out than a bitch standing on the corner
Condolences to niggas that got erased
I pour out some liquor on the cops' graves
Mmm, digital church bells
Ringin' 'cross the street, show it work well

(Kids) Kids, don't you know how all this shit is fantasy?
(Kids) Kids, don't you know how all this shit is fantasy?
(Kids) Kids, don't you know how all this shit is fantasy?
(Kids) For real (For real?)
For real (For real)
Kids, don't you know how all this shit is fantasy?
(Kids) Kids, don't you know how all this shit is fantasy?
(Kids) Kids, don't you know how all this shit is fantasy?
(Kids) For real (For real?)
For real (For real)

I don't wanna get up, no, I don't wanna go to school
I don't wanna be the best, don't wanna follow rules
Mom, I think you fuckin' lied to me
Three Stacks said all this shit is fantasy
It's my time, gon' put a little life to it
If life's an obstacle then I'mma bike through it
I see her like a kiddie on the carousel
If I hurl while I go around, what the hell
And that went well, so I'm compelled
To have visions of getting chicken while my friends get jailed
My young nigga motto was, "Fuck it, I'm already grown"
And I dream of when I'm 16, I'm out my home
That petty though, cut my mama boyfriend though
It's kinda lull like this old head hustle, yo
He cognizant of a nigga ride and die
I see us getting money through my green eyes

(Kids) Kids, don't you know how all this shit is fantasy?
(Kids) Kids, don't you know how all this shit is fantasy?
(Kids) kids, don't you know how all this shit is fantasy?
(Kids) For real (For real?)
For real (For real)

Yeah, all the kids, all the what, uh, what

Yeah, all the badass kids, uh
Kids say I'm the shit
I'm Chick-fil-A nuggets made on the french fries
The spicy Popeyes and Red Lobster biscuits
And girls scout thin mints
Pardon my penmanship, but oh shit
It's like I'm hungry now again
And I can't do nothing about it because my teeth are all rotted
And my mom and my pop, they just grand
And empathize with me 'cause they were little
Too bad they can't get back they "'member when's"
The grown-up stories don't work
In the court of the kiddies', the judgement is in
And while y'all doing all y'all bids, y'all reminisce as kids
Fuck it, kids, the grown-ups want on up
They stood on the corner like you want some
Time, and probably felt like a loner
Smelled like a stoner, snuck through their
So when they question you about who or who you ain't voting
Complaining that you always moaning, never saying good morning
Storming out my house and slamming doors like you pay your bills
They been through it too, though
They were kids like you, though
But what if they che nudo and hand you with the cheat code
Through a game you just start playing, no extra man
Leave you reckless on the court with no high percentage shot
Just a bunch of, "You got it, nigga, just give it what you got"
Yeah, a little different on the yacht, but ain't gon' lie, I miss kayaking
I love the young niggas, and they do too, they just be acting
Like a bunch of retired tired thesbians, a bit too salty
Shit, their blood pressure high, why?
They don't play no more, probably

(Kids) Kids, don't you know how all this shit is fantasy?
(Kids) Kids, don't you know how all this shit is fantasy?
(Kids) Kids, don't you know how all this shit is fantasy?
(Kids) Kids, don't you know how all this shit is fantasy?
(Kids) Kids, don't you know how all this shit is fantasy?
(Kids) Kids, don't you know how all this shit is fantasy?
(Kids) Kids, don't you know how all this shit is fantasy?
(Kids) Kids, don't you know how all this shit is fantasy?
(Kids) Kids, don't you know how all this shit is fantasy?
(Kids) Kids, don't you know how all this shit is fantasy?
(Kids) Kids, don't you know how all this shit is fantasy?
(Kids) Kids, don't you know how all this shit is fantasy?
A Tribe Called Quest - Kids... ft André 3000 (Lyrics)
A Tribe Called Quest - Kids... ft André 3000 (Lyrics)
A Tribe Called Quest - Kids... ft André 3000 (Lyrics)
A Tribe Called Quest - Kids... ft. André 3000 Lyrics
A Tribe Called Quest - Kids... ft. André 3000 Lyrics
A Tribe Called Quest - Kids... ft. André 3000 Lyrics
A Tribe Called Quest - Kids... ft. André 3000 Lyrics
A Tribe Called Quest - We Got It From Here... Thank You 4 Your Service

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Nodima
Member since Jul 30th 2008
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Mon Nov-28-16 02:05 PM

257. "I'll be honest, I fucking hate this song."
In response to Reply # 162

Love the album, hate the song.

Reminds me of "Benz Friendz" on Future's Honest album, totally out of place, sounds whack and I don't care what they two of them are rapping about. Totally useless for me.

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Dstl1
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Mon Nov-28-16 04:13 PM

258. "me too, man...."
In response to Reply # 257

it started out like "eh, not my favorite but I don't hate it" and quickly progressed to "I fuckin can't stand this song", lol. I deleted it so the album flows right on through without it coming on.

Go bang some trashcans, hoes (c)

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sweeneykovar
Member since Oct 26th 2004
10122 posts

Mon Nov-28-16 08:38 PM

259. "^^^^ never snuck to Daytona "
In response to Reply # 258

LOL just kidding. to each his own. this could have been 3K feat. Tip just as well.

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Brew
Member since Nov 23rd 2002
23920 posts

Mon Nov-28-16 09:00 PM

260. "Yea."
In response to Reply # 257

Hate me a little strong for me personally but I definitely dislike it in the context of this album. I usually skip it, which makes me sad.

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soulsupreme
Member since Dec 14th 2004
8536 posts

Tue Jan-10-17 11:44 PM

359. "I skip it every time"
In response to Reply # 257

The beat does nothing for me and the chorus is whatever.

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Boogie Stimuli
Member since Sep 24th 2010
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Sun Dec-18-16 04:20 PM

318. "Neck and neck with "Space Program" for my favorite track."
In response to Reply # 162

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Days like this I miss Sha Mecca

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SP1200
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Tue Nov-15-16 07:58 PM

165. "Who else can't stop playing Mobius?"
In response to Reply # 0

I really feel like 90's hiphop dad in the whip since the Tribe
dropped lol.

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Sleepy
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Tue Nov-15-16 08:51 PM

167. "Stands in this line..."
In response to Reply # 165

The credits have Tip on vocals, but he doesn't have a verse in the song. It's just Cons and Busta.

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Robert
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Wed Nov-16-16 11:07 AM

179. "guilty"
In response to Reply # 165

on "repeat 1" for the entire commute home yesterday

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Brew
Member since Nov 23rd 2002
23920 posts

Tue Nov-15-16 09:39 PM

168. "The first 3-4 guitar notes on Dis Generation..."
In response to Reply # 0

... are SO familiar but I can't figure it out and it's driving me fucking insane. I can't be sure but I think it's a recent hip-hop song that has the same style guitar licks and the same kind of distant/echoing sound to it, if that makes sense.

I know the above is pathetic and could probably describe like 3 trillion songs so go easy on me. It's just killing me that I can't come up with it and I didn't know where else to turn haha. Someone help !

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seandammit
Member since May 28th 2003
6514 posts

Wed Nov-16-16 01:51 AM

171. "RE: The first 3-4 guitar notes on Dis Generation..."
In response to Reply # 168

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRqHpuAXhU4

www.twitter.com/seandammit

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Dstl1
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Wed Nov-16-16 07:47 AM

174. "damn, I LOVE shit like this"
In response to Reply # 171

Go bang some trashcans, hoes (c)

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Kosa12
Member since Jul 19th 2006
4988 posts

Fri Nov-18-16 07:26 PM

218. "that is one of my favorite albums of all time"
In response to Reply # 171

and I didn't recognize the sample, was all week like "damn that shit sounds familiar" lmao

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PuertoNico
Member since Dec 31st 2007
310 posts

Wed Nov-16-16 11:40 AM

180. "while we're at it"
In response to Reply # 168

I like this one too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEjJbVarzYg

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Brew
Member since Nov 23rd 2002
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Wed Nov-16-16 01:48 PM

184. "Haha yea I actually heard this album for the first time ..."
In response to Reply # 180

... over the summer, and when I went to "whosampled.com" to see if I could figure out what I was looking for this was one of the results that came up because it also sampled Pass the Dutchie.

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murph71
Member since Sep 15th 2005
23113 posts

Wed Nov-16-16 08:11 AM

175. "Stellar album...."
In response to Reply # 0

...stellar production....Jarobi pulls a Phife.....Three Stacks sounds like he should be a member of Tribe.....Kendrick brings it short and sweet....

Phife? Tears....

What a wonderful surprise. Salute to Tip (went in on the rhymes)....Exceptional producer.......

GOAT of his era......long live Prince.....God is alive....

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Nick Has a Problem...Seriously
Member since Dec 25th 2010
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Wed Nov-16-16 09:12 AM

178. "RE: Stellar album...."
In response to Reply # 175

>
>...stellar production....Jarobi pulls a Phife.....Three Stacks
>sounds like he should be a member of Tribe.....Kendrick brings
>it short and sweet....
>
>Phife? Tears....
>
>What a wonderful surprise. Salute to Tip (went in on the
>rhymes)....Exceptional producer.......

Gotta add Cons and Busta. They def delivered!

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BNueve
Member since Jul 31st 2008
2015 posts

Wed Nov-16-16 01:38 PM

183. "Had to delete "Kids", but the rest is beautiful."
In response to Reply # 0

Kids just throws the vibe off for me. I love this album though. Can't even put into words how it really makes me feel. It's such a bright spot in such a shitty year.

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Brew
Member since Nov 23rd 2002
23920 posts

Wed Nov-16-16 01:51 PM

185. "Thought I was the only one."
In response to Reply # 183

>Kids just throws the vibe off for me. I love this album
>though. Can't even put into words how it really makes me feel.
>It's such a bright spot in such a shitty year.

That was hugely disappointing, specifically because it feels like a wasted opportunity for two greats. But you nailed it, the track sticks out like a sore thumb. Everything was rolling and grooving up to that point and that song was just a massive left turn out of nowhere.

I figured I may like it more on subsequent listens but that hasn't happened.

Maybe it'll stand up better on its own but as a part of this album it's not very good IMO. Mostly due to the beat.

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Da_Incognito
Member since May 20th 2002
244 posts

Wed Nov-16-16 04:54 PM

188. "I will have to disagree..."
In response to Reply # 185

but that's the beauty of music. It speaks to different people.

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murph71
Member since Sep 15th 2005
23113 posts

Wed Nov-16-16 05:07 PM

189. "RE: I will have to disagree..."
In response to Reply # 188

Basically...Kids is flames....

GOAT of his era......long live Prince.....God is alive....

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Brew
Member since Nov 23rd 2002
23920 posts

Wed Nov-16-16 09:09 PM

194. "Haha well said. It will likely grow on me. "
In response to Reply # 188

But I listened again tonite and man, maybe it's just in the wrong place. Cause that beat is just so different from what comes before and immediately after. It's just jolting each time.

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BNueve
Member since Jul 31st 2008
2015 posts

Wed Nov-16-16 07:36 PM

191. "RE: Thought I was the only one."
In response to Reply # 185

>That was hugely disappointing, specifically because it feels
>like a wasted opportunity for two greats. But you nailed it,
>the track sticks out like a sore thumb. Everything was rolling
>and grooving up to that point and that song was just a massive
>left turn out of nowhere.
>
>I figured I may like it more on subsequent listens but that
>hasn't happened.
>
>Maybe it'll stand up better on its own but as a part of this
>album it's not very good IMO. Mostly due to the beat.

Exactly. When I heard Andre would be a feature, I expected something much better. Not knocking anyone who likes it, but the beat doesn't work in the flow of the album IMO.

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Nick Has a Problem...Seriously
Member since Dec 25th 2010
16562 posts

Wed Nov-16-16 03:44 PM

187. "Kids throws off the vibe but not"
In response to Reply # 183

that drum programming at the end of lost somebody? Ruins the song IMO. Not sure what Tip was doing.

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Dstl1
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55428 posts

Wed Nov-16-16 05:08 PM

190. "LOL...I mentioned this in the GD post..."
In response to Reply # 187

I was walking down the street vibing off the album. When that part happened I literally laughed out loud. It didn't make any sense. Sound like some kids were in the studio playing around with the drum machine and it got recorded with the song. I actually said something like "WTF, Tip?", lol.

Go bang some trashcans, hoes (c)

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BNueve
Member since Jul 31st 2008
2015 posts

Wed Nov-16-16 07:38 PM

192. "I can see that. Doesn't bother me though."
In response to Reply # 187

Probably due to the abrupt cut off at the end.

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Zarathuckya
Charter member
2360 posts

Fri Nov-18-16 05:20 PM

213. "the offbeat drumming is obviously done on purpose"
In response to Reply # 187

so the question is why?

I figure it's to symbolise everything going wrong as a person is dying. The same way how when the song stops abruptly at the end half way through her singing - that symbolises Phife's life getting cut short well before it should have.

It's symbolic

I like it.

Dope album, much love to ATCQ!

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SP1200
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Fri Jan-06-17 05:41 PM

340. "^BINGO."
In response to Reply # 213

>so the question is why?
>
>I figure it's to symbolise everything going wrong as a person
>is dying. The same way how when the song stops abruptly at the
>end half way through her singing - that symbolises Phife's
>life getting cut short well before it should have.
>
>It's symbolic
>
>I like it.
>
>Dope album, much love to ATCQ!

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justin_scott
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Mon Nov-28-16 09:38 PM

263. "interesting...didn't bother me at all"
In response to Reply # 187

but i could see some people being bothered by it

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makaveli
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16144 posts

Fri Dec-30-16 10:48 AM

328. "doesn't ruin the song for me but yeah i don't like it at all"
In response to Reply # 187

“So back we go to these questions — friendship, character… ethics.”

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apex
Member since Aug 19th 2002
702 posts

Wed Nov-16-16 03:28 PM

186. "Mobius sample"
In response to Reply # 0

https://youtu.be/IT51ExRCsIQ?t=1m33s

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MeshaMeesh
Member since Jan 06th 2014
842 posts

Thu Nov-17-16 06:26 PM

201. "^&!@*&*$#^%(&#!*^$!(&$^!)$^&#*%"
In response to Reply # 186

>https://youtu.be/IT51ExRCsIQ?t=1m33s

"I'm twenty-two, catch
In the prime of my life,
I don't have time to be a wife"

https://twitter.com/MeeshUniVerSoul
https://instagram.com/soul.con.fusion/

"She was on that tip about stoppin' the violence
About my people she was teachin' me..."

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SP1200
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Sat Nov-19-16 07:05 PM

227. "Correction on part of the song:"
In response to Reply # 186

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IT51ExRCsIQ&feature=youtu.be&t=2m25s

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natenate101
Member since Apr 21st 2015
672 posts

Wed Nov-16-16 08:31 PM

193. "Tip's full CBS interview with Gayle King can be heard on the "
In response to Reply # 0
Wed Nov-16-16 08:37 PM by natenate101

CBS this Morning podcast. It's pretty dope and revealing. I especially enjoyed the part about the Tribe mural at the Nu Cleaners.

Edit: find it on iTunes or http://podtail.com/podcast/cbs-this-morning/rapper-and-producer-q-tip-on-his-influences-m/

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caramelapplebttms
Member since Mar 09th 2004
3152 posts

Thu Nov-17-16 02:36 AM

195. "Phife on 'Black Spasmodic' makes me so happy"
In response to Reply # 0

The way this song honors Phife, from his verse, to Q-Tip's verse about how Phife speaks to him now, just wow.

You can hear the love between them, like Phife left this earth knowing him and Q-Tip were brothers again.

Best hip-hop album of 2016, imo.

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natenate101
Member since Apr 21st 2015
672 posts

Thu Nov-17-16 03:25 AM

196. "I'm right there with you dude. Tip's verse is so deep."
In response to Reply # 195

Them starting the song off rhyming together makes me want to shed tears man. And when says," Trini Gladiator" I smile every damn time.
"You better flame em in the Js that they standing in/ Ostracize their memory for not remembering". Tip shines like a muthafucka on the whole album.

This album is everything I could've wanted. Most importantly it's authentic for the group and the individuals. Smh, can't get over the quality.

Even Pitchfork is properly showing love
http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/22607-we-got-it-from-here-thank-you-4-your-service/

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Brew
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Thu Nov-17-16 09:07 AM

198. "Yes yes yes."
In response to Reply # 196

>Most importantly
>it's authentic for the group and the individuals.

This is what I've been saying to everyone about this album. After 18 years, that's the hardest thing to pull off IMO. Because there's so many things pulling you in different directions. Balancing what you think the core fans want, trying not to abandon the old sound while at the same time making something that sounds updated and modern, etc. It can't be easy. But they pulled it off so naturally and flawlessly and created the perfect bookend to their legacy. It's nostalgic and modern all the same. They intertwined the two so organically. I can't say enough about it.

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Brew
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Thu Nov-17-16 09:03 AM

197. "Hell yes."
In response to Reply # 195

>You can hear the love between them, like Phife left this earth
>knowing him and Q-Tip were brothers again.

^^^ this times a million. Makes me so happy knowing that. Of all the artists we've lost that I was a fan of, Phife hurt the most. There was always just something so endearing about him that drew me to him, and obviously so many others. He just seemed so genuine and authentic at all times. So to know that he passed on good terms with Tip, a relationship that obviously caused him a lot of pain over the years, puts me at ease.

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Dr Claw
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Thu Nov-17-16 03:39 PM

199. "Melatonin, The Killing Season, Conrad Tokyo."
In response to Reply # 0

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shockzilla
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Mon Jan-23-17 05:50 AM

366. "consequence on the killing season "
In response to Reply # 199

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boyd
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Thu Nov-17-16 06:16 PM

200. "damn! each time i'm listening i love it more and more"
In response to Reply # 0

the production is on point on each songs.

as much as I love common's electric circus, was he trying
to go for this production for the album?

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sweeneykovar
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Thu Nov-17-16 06:32 PM

202. "i'd say this is 2016 boom-bap. EC was on some other other shit. "
In response to Reply # 200

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Brew
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Fri Nov-18-16 09:26 AM

208. "What ? No."
In response to Reply # 200

>as much as I love common's electric circus, was he trying
>to go for this production for the album?

I love both. But this album isn't nearly as experimental and risky as EC was, for better or worse.

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obsidianchrysalis
Member since Jan 29th 2003
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Thu Nov-17-16 06:49 PM

203. "Man, I've never been so happy to be wrong"
In response to Reply # 0

When the album was first announced, I was skeptical because I thought the label was making a cash grab and putting out a bunch of unreleased tracks and labeling as a fully fleshed-out album from Tribe.

After a while I figured Tip wouldn't put out something that half-stepped because he cares too much about his legacy and about Tribe's track record. When 15 and some other folks who heard the record left some positive comments around the net, I was fully on board.

I'm so glad I was wrong about this project. It took about 5 or 7 listens to really adapt to the change in sound from their last album, but this is dope.

Another poster above said the best thing about the sound in that the album is still Tribe, but modern. It shows that the band has grown in their musical tastes and also in their social conscious since most of the record has some form of social insight within the lyrics. 15 mentioned how The Roots actively sought to be more socially aware and serious with their music and that's what Tribe has done here. There are still some jams on the record, but this sounds less like something that would be on at a block party and more like an album that would be played in a car with two people who have more a more sophisticated view of the world than when they were in the twenties.

My sister was amazed at how cohesive it is and the level of detailing in this album. And for them just recording over the past year or so after being apart, this is a really good album. I'd put it a bit behind Beats, Rhymes, and Life, but I really like BR&L so that's not a knock on Thank You 4 Your Service.

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handle
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Thu Nov-17-16 11:20 PM

204. "Amazon has the CD + MP3s for $6.99"
In response to Reply # 0

I copped.

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natenate101
Member since Apr 21st 2015
672 posts

Fri Nov-18-16 01:51 AM

205. "I preordered the CD but bought it in Amazon again "
In response to Reply # 204

just to show love. Got 2 other buddies to buy it at that price. Gotta make sure the support is shown.

Sounds like the album is selling pretty well, but I must admit I'm confused as to how exactly streams and such are measured in that regard.

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seandammit
Member since May 28th 2003
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Fri Nov-18-16 02:37 AM

206. "Link to said deal? "
In response to Reply # 204

Not seeing it

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Nick Has a Problem...Seriously
Member since Dec 25th 2010
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Fri Nov-18-16 07:24 AM

207. "Think it was a limited deal earlier yesterday "
In response to Reply # 206

Full price now

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handle
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Fri Nov-18-16 09:54 AM

210. "I still see it for $6.99"
In response to Reply # 206

Just buy the CD and Amazon gives you the MP3s.
Unless this one is excluded somehow?? I'm not seeing the normal Autorip: Includes FREE MP3 version of this album.

once you get the CD you can rip it yourself For $6.99 you'll be legal.

https://www.amazon.com/got-Here-Thank-Your-service/dp/B01LTHY42W/r

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Nick Has a Problem...Seriously
Member since Dec 25th 2010
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Fri Nov-18-16 10:11 AM

211. "Not in stock until Monday"
In response to Reply # 210
Fri Nov-18-16 10:16 AM by Nick Has a Problem..

I wonder why the preorder from Tribe's website isn't shipping until the 29th when the CD is in stores today

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seandammit
Member since May 28th 2003
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Fri Nov-18-16 06:20 PM

215. " $6.99 at Best Buy"
In response to Reply # 204

Haven't bought music there in years, but I was next door to one this afternoon so I went for it.

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tappenzee
Member since Sep 28th 2002
19839 posts

Sat Nov-19-16 01:56 PM

225. "Man, Phife works too hard for this."
In response to Reply # 204

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Ishwip
Member since Jun 10th 2005
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Fri Nov-18-16 09:43 AM

209. "So good"
In response to Reply # 0

I'm still tripping off the fact that this album even exists.

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I don't like the beat anymore because its just a loop. ALC didn't FLIP IT ENOUGH!

Flip it enough? Flip these. Flip off. Go flip some f*cking burgers.(c)Kno

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Dstl1
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Fri Nov-18-16 05:23 PM

214. "yoooo....how have I never caught this???"
In response to Reply # 0

Late pass me, lol. First 4 seconds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzFg70It4Pc

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howardlloyd
Member since Jan 18th 2007
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Fri Nov-18-16 07:10 PM

216. "Projected to be # 1 :)"
In response to Reply # 0

http://djbooth.net/news/entry/2016-11-16-tribe-we-got-it-from-here-album-debut-1

"It didn't take long for the world to celebrate the release of A Tribe Called Quest's semi-posthumous reunion album, We got it from Here… Thank You 4 Your service. Just a couple days after the album's release, the group's entire discography was charting on Billboard, and today it looks like they're in for even more good news—their first number one album since 1998's A Love Movement.

Billboard is forecasting that when the new charts are revealed this Sunday, Tribe will be sitting on top, projecting that the album will accumulate approximately 120,000 equivalent album units (a mixture of sales and streams). The larger point is that, at least for one week, we should rejoice in the mathematical proof that the world really does want a powerful new album from a classic group, something we also saw with De La Soul's success. "

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howardlloyd
Member since Jan 18th 2007
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Fri Nov-18-16 07:14 PM

217. "so fuck SoWhat"
In response to Reply # 216

and his campaign

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handle
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Sun Nov-20-16 12:18 PM

230. "Hard to believe 120,000 is number 1 in 2016"
In response to Reply # 216

I bought the CD so I'm in there. Good for Tribe - not pointing a finger at them.

But 120,000 of the "mixture" seems so small for music.

Do kids listen to music anymore???

If so is the 120,000 number so low strictly because of pirating??

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seandammit
Member since May 28th 2003
6514 posts

Sun Nov-20-16 06:45 PM

232. "How many streams = a sale?"
In response to Reply # 230

I would guess people are still listening, albeit once or twice on a subscription music service.

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Soulroe
Member since Dec 25th 2009
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Fri Nov-18-16 07:40 PM

219. "Spasmodic!"
In response to Reply # 0

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BalloonPopper
Member since Aug 09th 2010
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Fri Nov-18-16 08:08 PM

220. "Outside of Kweli I can't complain about anything on this album"
In response to Reply # 0

Disc 2 is beastly and that just highlights that one weakness.

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obsidianchrysalis
Member since Jan 29th 2003
8629 posts

Fri Nov-18-16 08:44 PM

222. "Question for those who bought the CD version"
In response to Reply # 0

How is the mastering / mixing vs the streaming / iTunes version?

I like the album, but the mixing really takes me out of jamming to the music.

I'll probably buy the CD just to get a high quality version of the music and support the group, but if the mixing quality is better I'll make the buy sooner than later.

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Garhart Poppwell
Member since Nov 28th 2008
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Fri Nov-18-16 09:07 PM

223. "what didn't you like about the mix?"
In response to Reply # 222

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Patrik
Member since Apr 29th 2008
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Tue Nov-22-16 08:09 AM

237. "RE: Question for those who bought the CD version"
In response to Reply # 222

The 24bit version from hdtracks.com is the best, there's a significant difference between the regular CD FLAC vs the 24 bit (800 vs 1600 kb/sec).

I don't know if you listen to lossless but if you think the streamed (192 kb / 320kb) is bad then you'll probably enjoy the lossless version more or the 24bit if you want to spend the money on a digital release.

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Anonymous
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Fri Nov-18-16 11:12 PM

224. "This album is straight up amazing"
In response to Reply # 0

I had the same reaction to The Renassiance and that is "there's not a fucking thing out of place on this record."

Tribe understands 'vibe' more than any other artist in hip-hop.

I'm surprised to see a few complaints above.

De La, Common, and now Tribe.

Unbelievable work from our legends.

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Anonymous
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Sat Nov-19-16 03:49 PM

226. "Quick random question about a Q-Tip lyric"
In response to Reply # 224
Sat Nov-19-16 03:50 PM by Anonymous

"Maybe VH1 has a show that you can waste your time with"

At first I was like "yes! I hate those fucking shows"

Then I was like "wait, does Tip know his boy was in one of those shows?"

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Garhart Poppwell
Member since Nov 28th 2008
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Sat Nov-19-16 07:16 PM

228. "that show was a waste of time too"
In response to Reply # 226

I'm sure he's in the know on that one.

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Anonymous
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Sat Nov-19-16 09:58 PM

229. "Lol"
In response to Reply # 228

>I'm sure he's in the know on that one.

I wonder if Consequence is like "yeah that shit is wack"

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Garhart Poppwell
Member since Nov 28th 2008
18070 posts

Sun Nov-20-16 04:04 PM

231. "LOL even he has to know what's up with that sort of thing"
In response to Reply # 229

even though you could make the argument that it did something for his career, as far as visibility goes.

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MISTA MONOTONE
Member since Jan 30th 2004
58563 posts

Tue Dec-06-16 07:18 AM

292. "i'm pretty sure they were beefing during that time period."
In response to Reply # 226

>Then I was like "wait, does Tip know his boy was in one of
>those shows?"

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phenompyrus
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Sun Nov-20-16 07:54 PM

233. "Is the cd worth it? Booklet? Liner notes?"
In response to Reply # 0

Thx

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Anonymous
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Sun Nov-20-16 08:05 PM

234. "Tangible is ALWAYS worth it"
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squeeg
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Wed Nov-23-16 01:15 AM

238. "The liner notes have all of the lyrics."
In response to Reply # 233

Thankfully, they didn't do the cheap digipak with no booklet thing.

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DJR
Member since Jan 01st 2005
18145 posts

Thu Nov-24-16 11:30 AM

248. "For 6.99, definitely "
In response to Reply # 233

That's what it cost at Best Buy. Couldn't believe how sad the CD section looked there, first time buying a CD there in years. All the album lyrics are in the notes.

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justin_scott
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Mon Nov-21-16 02:36 AM

235. "I've only heard We The People and Conrad Tokyo in full"
In response to Reply # 0

but both sound amazingly plush. i can't wait to buy this album and hear it in full. hopefully in another week or so i'll be able to cop on itunes.

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EAS
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Wed Nov-23-16 02:29 AM

239. "It is okay....definitely a 'cool vibes' type of album"
In response to Reply # 0

Not one track gets me hyped...gives me that 'screw face', hard neck snap, big bop while walking down the street, super charged up while driving in traffic. It is definitely a chill vibe type of album and it's cool.

This album reminds me that as the artists I consider 'classic' get older, their sound evolve and won't hit as hard as when they were newer on the scene needing something to prove. I am feeling Q-tip's 'The Renaissance' more than this Tribe album....and it is not necessarily a bad thing....it just is what it is.

De La/Common's newer album is also in the chill vibe category. Not one track is going to have me jumpin' in the air, wavin' my hands, losing my shit. Just minimal funk groove and witty word play. And that's........cool. I guess as men in their 40's, they can't be continuously doing that hype shit. Even though when Busta jumps on a track, that dude brings the energy, and the contrast is especially glaring on this new Tribe album.

Tribe's album will get play as background music to reading or chores around the house. I was hoping the collaborations could've had a more profound effect the same way Brand Nubian, or L.O.N.S. did back in the day...because there are some A+ guests on here. Everyone just did okay....maybe I need a few more spins and should just let the album grow some more.

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Brew
Member since Nov 23rd 2002
23920 posts

Wed Nov-23-16 09:16 AM

240. "Don't you think you getting older plays into this too ?"
In response to Reply # 239

>Not one track gets me hyped...gives me that 'screw face',
>hard neck snap, big bop while walking down the street, super
>charged up while driving in traffic.
>
>This album reminds me that as the artists I consider 'classic'
>get older, their sound evolve and won't hit as hard as when
>they were newer on the scene needing something to prove.

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EAS
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Wed Nov-23-16 12:39 PM

241. "yes....it does"
In response to Reply # 240

I have a hard time coming to terms with it...but yes. I'm a fan of 90's boom bap and when my favorite artists come with those 'quiet storm' instrumentals, it reminds me of getting older and needing to switch up.

But tracks in the vein of Kendrick's "Alright","King Kunta", J. Cole's "Firing Squad" (...where even Wacka Flocka snaps off on), or Drake's "One Dance" is all I ask for. Tracks that get you bouncing or moving.....this Tribe album doesn't do it. Outside of the first track, I can't see this album being performed live where the crowd gets going. They would have to refer to the older stuff in the catalogue. The production is still top notch and has cool groovy vibes....but even though I am older, I still would like to throw my hands up to a new song that is not in their 'classics' catalogue.

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Dstl1
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Wed Nov-23-16 01:32 PM

242. "not even Mobius does this for you?"
In response to Reply # 239

Go bang some trashcans, hoes (c)

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EAS
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Wed Nov-23-16 02:31 PM

245. "RE: not even Mobius does this for you?"
In response to Reply # 242

Well, not exactly. Almost. It is cool. Definitely adds a bop to my step and Cons and Busta bring it. I feel it is almost there, but should be more. The way Busta comes, it doesn't match the track. The rambunctious energy over something chill. I think this might be the main problem for me. Mobius is still dope though.

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EAS
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Sun Jan-08-17 02:00 AM

341. "okay....now it does"
In response to Reply # 242

When the beat switch during Consequence's verse and you here the bass line groove, you feel/know the dungeon dragon is about to rip shit and of course, Busta does in usual fashion.

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Garhart Poppwell
Member since Nov 28th 2008
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Thu Nov-24-16 11:00 AM

247. "you need to listen again because this is a full-blown protest album"
In response to Reply # 239

Nothing wrong with it not being your cup of tea, but Tribe basically gave us the Hip Hop version of Sly Stone's There's A Riot Goin' On with this album.

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Dstl1
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Wed Nov-23-16 01:35 PM

243. "Dis Generation is EVERYTHING, yall..."
In response to Reply # 0

the way they all go back and forth and rap certain parts in harmony...DAMN, it almost makes me cry that Phife is not here to see how his fans are reacting to this album.

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Ishwip
Member since Jun 10th 2005
19947 posts

Wed Nov-23-16 01:54 PM

244. "Idk, album is starting to slide into real special territory for me"
In response to Reply # 0

I'm at the point where I'm kind of trying to see if I can get bored of it haha. Playing it on loop at work, on the ride to/from work, at home.

It's not happening.

The only thing that's happening is what I consider my favorite songs may change from day to day, but I'm not skipping anything. Not even close to skipping anything.

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I don't like the beat anymore because its just a loop. ALC didn't FLIP IT ENOUGH!

Flip it enough? Flip these. Flip off. Go flip some f*cking burgers.(c)Kno

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kelvinmercerlookalike
Member since Jan 08th 2006
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Wed Nov-23-16 04:59 PM

246. "Anyone catch the CRWN interview & the Revolt TV documentary?"
In response to Reply # 0

Beats, Rhymes & Phife aired last night and the CRWN joint is on Tidal. I don't have either one and was curious how both turned out....anybody got a link?

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TR808
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Fri Nov-25-16 10:32 AM

251. "RE: Anyone catch the CRWN interview & the Revolt TV documentary?"
In response to Reply # 246

I have tidal and I watched the CRWN interview....

it was less of an interview and more of a "remember the time when" session...

some the the highlights is Tip is great at impressions...

Busta is an actual member of Tribe Called Quest Now....

They planning more music from Tribe and a tour.

Busta shouts out Dinco from Leaders but still has beef with Charlie and basically called him a selfish bastard....

Ali was not there.... Busta, jarobi, Cons, and Tip were there...

oh originally they were just doing an EP but decided to do a full album.

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natenate101
Member since Apr 21st 2015
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Sat Nov-26-16 12:03 AM

252. "Did they articulate any more on the notion of more"
In response to Reply # 251

new Tribe music?

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PuertoNico
Member since Dec 31st 2007
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Tue Nov-29-16 11:55 AM

264. "so' bout that Beats Rhymes & Phife"
In response to Reply # 246

Can this be seen as a whole somewhere? This Revolt site has the trailer only

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