Beats, Rhymes and Life
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| Beats, Rhymes and Life | ||
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| Studio album by A Tribe Called Quest | ||
| Released | July 30, 1996 | |
| Recorded | Battery Studios, New York, New York | |
| Genre | Alternative hip hop | |
| Length | 51:18 | |
| Label | Jive Records | |
| Producer(s) | The Ummah Rashad Smith |
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| Professional reviews | ||
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| A Tribe Called Quest chronology | ||
| Midnight Marauders (1993) |
Beats, Rhymes and Life (1996) |
The Love Movement (1998) |
Beats, Rhymes and Life is the fourth album of alternative hip hop group A Tribe Called Quest. Released in 1996, it followed three years after the highly regarded and successful Midnight Marauders. Unfortunately for the group, the critical response for this album was not as positive, with many seeing the album as bland and lacking in the energy that characterized previous releases from the trio. The album was also the first to feature production work from The Ummah, which was composed of Q-Tip, Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Jay Dee. One topic on this album was the Death Row vs. Bad Boy rivalry. This album also features Consequence frequently on the album, which made many fans think he was a new member.
It was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album in 1997 and contains a song, "1nce Again", which was also nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group in 1997.[1] It was certified platinum by RIAA on October 27, 1998.[2] Even though it received negative reviews, ten years later it is considered a classic among tribe fans.
Contents |
[edit] Track listing
- "Phony Rappers" – 3:35
- "Get a Hold" – 3:35
- "Motivators" – 3:20
- "Jam" – 4:38
- "Crew" – 1:58
- "The Pressure" – 3:02
- "1nce Again" – 3:49
- featuring Tammy Lucas
- "Mind Power" – 3:55
- "The Hop" – 3:27
- "Keeping It Moving" – 3:38
- "Baby Phife's Return" – 3:18
- "Separate/Together" – 1:38
- "What Really Goes On" – 3:23
- "Word Play" – 2:59
- "Stressed Out" – 4:57
- featuring Faith Evans
[edit] Album singles
| Single cover | Single information |
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"Stressed Out"
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"1nce Again"
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[edit] Album Chart Positions
| Year | Album | Chart positions | |
| Billboard 200 | Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums | ||
| 1996 | Beats, Rhymes And Life | #1 | #1 |
[edit] Singles Chart Positions
| Year | Song | Chart positions | |||
| Billboard Hot 100 | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | Hot Rap Singles | Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales | ||
| 1996 | "Stressed Out" | - | #56 | #15 | #3 |
| 1999 | "1nce Again" | - | - | - | #30 |
[edit] References
- ^ http://www.buy.com/prod/Beats_Rhymes_Life/q/loc/109/60022036.html
- ^ http://www.riaa.com/gp/database/default.asp
| A Tribe Called Quest |
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| Members: Q-Tip | Phife Dawg | Ali Shaheed Muhammad | Jarobi White |
| Albums: People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm | The Low End Theory | Midnight Marauders | Beats, Rhymes and Life | The Love Movement |
| Compilations: The Anthology | Hits, Rarities, and Remixes |
| Singles: "Bonita Applebum" | "I Left My Wallet in El Segundo" | "Can I Kick It?" | "Check the Rhime" | "Jazz (We've Got)" | "Scenario" | "Hot Sex" | "Award Tour" | "Electric Relaxation" | "Oh My God" | "1nce Again" | "Stressed Out" | "Find a Way" | "Like It Like That" |
| See also: Native Tongues Posse | The Ummah |
