Hit's Rarities & Remixes＜完全生産限定盤＞

90年代Hip Hopを代表するA Tribe Called Quest(ア・トライブ・コールド・クエスト)2003年にリリースされたベスト盤『Hits, Rarities & Remixes』(アナログ盤)

90年代HIP HOP黄金時代のシーン先端を走ってきたア・トライブ・コールド・クエスト。NY出身のMC:Qティップ、ファイフ(2016年没)、ジャロビに、DJのアリ・シャヒードの4人で、1988年に結成。ジャングル・ブラザーズやデ・ラ・ソウルらと共に「ネイティブ・タン」と呼ばれ、"ニュー・スクール"というヒップホップの新たな潮流を生み、『The Low End Theory』『Midnight Marauders』という90年代ヒップホップを代表する名作を残している。今作は2003年にリリースされたベスト盤『Hits, Rarities & Remixes』のアナログ盤。「Can I Kick It?」「Scenario - LP Mix (feat. Busta Rhymes, Charlie Brown and Dinco D)」などクラシックとして定着している名曲を中心に、レア・トラックやリミックスも収録。

Unquestionably one of the most influential acts in the history of hip-hop, the Tribe left behind them a legacy few could contend with and most have revered since their debut release. And while Hits, Rarities & Remixes is not as thorough a compilation as 1999's Anthology, it does offer highly sought-after tracks that are out of print, including a few that were featured exclusively on movie soundtracks. A good number of the crowd-favorite anthems that made Tribe one of the most adored groups of its time are featured here, and a few that were secret weapons in many a DJ crate during their initial release. What separates this collection from the earlier anthology is its ability to function as a comprehensive road map through the group's career for the inquisitive first-timer as well as offer up obscure tracks for the die-hard beat heads. And while serious fanatics will already have all of these releases on CD, it's well worth the purchase price to have them all in one place. ~ Rob Theakston