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A Tribe Called Quest – The Low End Theory
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Title: A Tribe Called Quest – The Low End Theory
Year/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1991, Hip Hop
Matrix #: 01241-41418-1
Condition: EX+
Cultural Facts:
Scene Ecology: Native Tongues (De La, Jungle Bros) built an alternative rap lane as harder street narratives took over radio.
Studio Lore: Jazz legend Ron Carter played upright bass on a cut—rare direct jazz session credit in early-90s rap.
Family Ties: Phife’s Type 1 diabetes shaped the grind—blood-sugar checks and discipline became part of life on the road.
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