A Tribe Called Quest - The Low End Theory Album

In The Low End Theory album, A Tribe Called Quest shows just how promising the hip hop genre can be. A Tribe seamlessly marries the seemingly conflicting genres of jazz and rap with more musicality and sharpness than anyone would have thought possible. The uber-smooth Q-Tip and Phife spit out barbs and references with a flow that puts the likes of 50 Cent and Ludacris to shame. The jazzy drums and bass in the background give the music a warm and organic feel, in sharp contrast to the canned beats that predominate in hip-hop today and all fourteen tunes are irresistibly catchy. You'll be bopping your head in no time and wondering what you ever saw in mainstream rap.