Jazz-sampled hip-hop production delivers a unique sound experience
Conscious, thoughtful lyrics provide depth and cultural insight
Funky bass grooves and dynamic percussion enhance the album's energy
Mint condition vinyl and sleeve ensure a premium listening experience
Summarized by Shop
Released September 24, 1991 on Jive, The Low End Theory is A Tribe Called Quest's second album and the record that defined jazz-rap โ a minimalist fusion of upright bass, crisp drum breaks, and jazz samples, largely produced by Q-Tip. It's home to "Check the Rhime," "Jazz (We've Got)," and "Scenario," the posse cut that launched Busta Rhy
Format
2xLP
Label
Jive
Genre
Hip-hop, Jazz
Tracklist
Excursions, Buggin' Out, Rap Promoter, Butter, Verses from the Abstract, Show Business, Vibs and Stuff, The Infamous Date Rape, Check the Rhime, Everything Is Fair, Jazz, We've Got, Skypager, What, Scenario