A Tribe Called Quest - The Anthology (2xLP) Vinyl Record Compilation

A Tribe Called Quest – The Anthology (2×LP Compilation, 1999 Jive Reissue)

The Music Inside

A golden-era compilation that captures the essence of A Tribe Called Quest’s groundbreaking run—from People’s Instinctive Travels through The Love Movement. The Anthology features iconic tracks like “Check the Rhime,” “Bonita Applebum,” “Award Tour,” “Can I Kick It?”, “Electric Relaxation,” and “Scenario” plus fan favorites and standout singles. A master-class in soulful hip-hop, this 1999 Jive reissue brings the group’s poetic wordplay and jazzy beats together in one definitive collection.

Tracklist

Disc 1

• Check the Rhime
• Bonita Applebum
• Award Tour
• Can I Kick It?
• Scenario

Disc 2

• Buggin' Out
• If the Papes Come
• Electric Relaxation
• Jazz (We’ve Got)
• I Left My Wallet in El Segundo

Disc 3

• Hot Sex
• Oh My God
• Stressed Out (feat. Faith Evans)
• Luck of Lucien
• Description of a Fool
• Disc 4
• Keeping It Moving
• Find a Way
• Sucka N!#*A
• Vivrant Thing (Q-Tip) 

Sample Notes

• Packed with iconic jazz and funk samples:
• “Check the Rhime” – Loops "Survival of the Fittest" by Mobb Deep and other jazz-infused elements.
• “Scenario” – Built on vibrant horn stabs and choruses that have become classic samples in their own right.
• “Electric Relaxation” – Smooth basslines and jazz licks that invite flipping.
• “Bonita Applebum” – Gentle breath samples and lush chords prime for re-contextualization.
• With each track, this anthology serves as both a celebration and a treasure map for sample-hungry producers.

Product Overview

• Format: 2×LP vinyl compilation
• Label: Jive Records
• Release Year: 1999 (Explicit version) 
• Condition: Brand-new, factory-sealed
• UPC: 012414167910 

Why This Album Belongs in Your Collection

A curated overview of A Tribe Called Quest’s soulful creativity—The Anthology offers both fan favorites and deep cuts in one divided package. Essential for new fans, crate diggers, and hip-hop historians alike.