Hey Bonita, glad to meet ya For the kind of stunning newness, I must have foreseen ya Hey, being with you is a top priority Ain't no need to question the authority Chairman of the board, the chief of affections You got mine's to swing in your direction Hey, you're like a hip hop song, you know?

I have the VMP reissue of Panda Bear's Person Pitch and that is a HSM for sure (cut by Miles at Abbey Road). Another gem repressed but now reduced to one slice of vinyl but still sounding as good as the day it was born. But that's the thing, I thought Abbey Road had the monopoly on HSM, but I can't see anything connecting this release to Abbey Road Studios. The Low End Theory is celebrated as the closest and most brilliant fusions of jazz atmosphere and hip hop attitude ever recorded.This album is a concept masterpiece delving into the theme of love through its 15 album tracks and 6 bonus tracks, spread across 3 LPs. The album's sophisticated yet accessible style earned it widespread acclaim from both fans and critics, solidifying its place as a timeless masterpiece in hip-hop history. From the infectious hooks to the thoughtfully crafted verses, each song on "Beats Rhymes and Life" is a masterclass in storytelling and flows, leaving a lasting impact on listeners. The album's sound is characterized by its innovative fusion of jazz, funk, and soul samples with clever and thought-provoking rhymes. I wonder if this one sounds so good on vinyl because of VMP's work, the sound quality of the original, and the fact that much of this was originally done including samples analog--or more analog than we get today.

The tracks balance jazz, soul, and even reggae influences with pure hip-hop to arrive at a completely distinctive Tribe sound, the logical evolution of the bop-inflected hooks which characterised Low End Theory.Excursions-Q-Tip explains hip hop reminds him and his dad of jazz music because jazz music introduces the world to hip hop along with funk and James Brown.

Vibes and Stuff-A good realistic song when they give real dedication to hip-hoppers like Trouble T-Roy before 2Pac,Biggie,Eazy,etc. The Infamous Date Rape-Dope song that deals with the situation when the real-love dating goes wrong. Although their later album "The Love Movement" received critical acclaim but lacked the spark of their earlier works.

Second studio album from the trio of Q-Tip, Phife Dawg, and Ali Shaheed Muhammad originally released in 1991 is considered one of the best hip-hop albums of all time. Verses from the Abstract-Great jazzy feeling joint when Tip talks about condition in the American nation. If you like The Roots, De La Soul, Common, Yasin Bey (aka Mos Def), J Dilla, Nas, Pharcyde, Jurassic 5ive, Talib Kweli, 9th Wonder, Cunninlynguists,etc. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average.