…….For hip-hop fans who enjoyed a more cerebral and copasetic approach, A Tribe Called Quest represented a breath of fresh air amongst the more agressive of their ilk. Introduced to the public as an offshoot of the Native Tongues movement (which included The Jungle Brothers, De La Soul, Monie Love and Quee Latifah, to name… Continue reading Forever On-Point: Malik Taylor, AKA Phife Dawg of A Tribe Called Quest (1970-2016)
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John Legend’s “Love In The Future” CD, The MOC Preview & ST Review Link
…..Love him or loathe him, take him or leave him, John Legend has always been clear about his intentions and his artistry. In fact, when he dropped his debut on his 26th birthday in 2004, the title track spelled it out for all the world to hear: “I’ve got something new for you, when it… Continue reading John Legend’s “Love In The Future” CD, The MOC Preview & ST Review Link
Michael Rapaport: “Beats, Rhymes & Life” and His Complicated Place In The Tribe
Just like there is a difference between trendy ‘rap’ and intelligent ‘hip-hop,’ these is also a difference between average dudes on the mic spitting rhymes over loops and the thoughtful, even transcendent qualities unearthed when one encounters the four-man collective known as A Tribe Called Quest. It’s been over a decade since Phife… Continue reading Michael Rapaport: “Beats, Rhymes & Life” and His Complicated Place In The Tribe