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100
The Low End Theory is a hip-hop masterpiece.
9mo
100
The Low End Theory is an unqualified success, the perfect marriage of intelligent, flowing raps to nuanced, groove-centered productions.
11y
75
Unfortunately, The Low End Theory’s head-trippy hip-hop doesn’t move my rear end on the dance floor — there seems to be little passion at the core. This may be the greatest hip-hop album that will never quicken my pulse.
"Bust a nut inside your eye to show you where I come from" FRICKIN BARS!
Obviously I've been familiar with A Tribe Called Quest for a very respectable amount of time now, But for some reason I never listened to a full album from these guys from front to back. But today I finally decided to give them a chance considering the classic status this album holds, And all the praise the group has received throughout the years, And yup, Its FIRE!
This is some good, Delicious classic hip ... read more
Classics on classics!
A Tribe Called Quest is one of my favorite rap groups of all time, with amazing flows from everyone and Q-Tip’s top notch production. This album is the defining moment in their career, with absolutely zero skips.
This album cemented this group’s status as one of the most important artists in hip hop after their debut failed to live up to the group’s expectations. Phife Dawg and Q-Tip both have amazing rhymes in this album, with Q-Tip rapping about ... read more
One of the most infectious hip hop albums of all time. Q-Tip and Phife Dawg's chemistry is so much fun to listen, and the flows they bring are like ear-candy. Match this with some fantastic jazzy, groovy and lo-fi production and you've one of the most pleasing to the ear album experiences you can get.
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Track List
| 1 | Excursions 3:54 | 95 |
| 2 | Buggin' Out 3:37 | 95 |
| 3 | Rap Promoter 2:13 | 88 |
| 4 | Butter 3:38 | 94 |
| 5 | Verses from the Abstract 3:58 feat. Vinia Mojica, Ron Carter | 92 |
| 6 | Show Business 3:53 | 94 |
| 7 | Vibes and Stuff 4:17 | 91 |
| 8 | Infamous Date Rape 2:53 | 86 |
| 9 | Check the Rhime 3:36 | 96 |
| 10 | Everything Is Fair 2:58 | 91 |
| 11 | Jazz (We've Got) 4:10 | 96 |
| 12 | Skypager 2:12 | 87 |
| 13 | What? 2:28 | 87 |
| 14 | Scenario 4:10 | 97 |
Total Length: 48 minutes
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2w
Guys!! Whatever you do, do not listen to the original version of Show Business.
Worst mistake of my life.
Worst mistake of my life.
Added on: September 8, 2012