Have you heard that new A Tribe Called Quest album yet? If not, you should really handle that. Everybody from Phife to Q-Tip to Consequence to Busta Rhymes are rapping on an elite level on that joint, and the production is some of the best of the year. Genius never takes a break.
Originally, Phife Dawg and his patois raps on "Black Spasmodic" looked like it was going to take the crown this month, but Q-Tip's verse on "Lost Somebody" makes us tear up with every single listen. Kamaal touches on Phife's birth, their rocky relationship, and his brother's untimely demise in a expertly delivered tribute.
The imagery is vivid, and the sentiment is heartfelt. If you really feel like crying, watch Jarobi and Tip's SNL performance. Those allergies are going to start acting up once Phife's banner drops as his verse on "We the People" comes on. Shouts to Q-Tip for earning November's Best Rap Verse of the Month.
Rest in power, Phife.
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