Alright so here is the first edition of a randomly released segment called "The Essentials". Here Henry and I will recommend songs, albums, or artists that are absolutely essential to a well rounded classic collection of hip hop.
First up for The Essentials is The Low End Theory by A Tribe Called Quest. Now this is a piece of hip hop history, so if its not already in your library do yourself a favor and check it out.
Standout tracks include "Buggin' Out", "Jazz (We've Got)", and "Check the Rhime". Unusual about this album however is that while the three previously mentioned tracks are my favorite, the album is consistently solid throughout. Consisting of producer Ali Shaheed Muhammad and rappers Q-tip and Phife Dawg, the group lays down clean beats with a unique style of trading off lines between rappers. Here's a sample from the album, my personal favorite off of it:
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