A Tribe Called Quest are hailed as one of the most important and influential of all groups in hip hop, rising as part of the Native Tongues collective that also included Jungle Brothers and De La Soul in the late ‘80s. Pioneering in their eclectic sampling and jazz-influenced beats, they also became known for progressive, inventive, philosophical, Afrocentric lyricism. Phife Dawg, who sadly passed away earlier this year, Q-Tip and Jarobi all contributed something unique that was heightened in their interplay. "Love Movement" LP from 1998 was long considered to be their last, but "We Got It From Here…Thank You 4 Your Service" represents the very welcome return of all three artists to the one record. The album is especially timely, addressing divisions and inequalities deepened in the recent U.S presidential campaign. It's a powerful final statement, a tribute to Phife Dawg, and a call to new generations of hip hop makers. Contributions also arrive from familiar friends and new collaborators Consequence and Busta Rhymes, André 3000, Kendrick Lamar, Jack White, Elton John, Kanye West, Anderson Paak, and Talib Kweli.
We Got It From Here...Thank You 4 Your Service
A Tribe Called Quest