Aug 20, 2016 http://mrwavvy.com/new-tribe-called-quest-album-way-says-l-reid/ To celebrate their podcast’s 1 year anniversary, Rap Radar released 2 special “No Guests!” episodes, both of which feautre surprise callers, mainly consisting of people who have previously appeared on the show. Among these esteemed guests was CEO of Epic Records, L.A. Reid, who had some exciting news to share with hosts Elliott Wilson and Brian “B.Dot” Miller. When discussing upcoming plans for the label, Reid casually dropped some of the biggest album news we’d heard all year: “We have a Tribe Called Quest album coming, I’m really excited about that.” When asked if the album would feature unreleased Tribe recordings, Reid stated. “[It is] a brand new album that they recorded before Phife [Dawg] passed away. I’m really happy about it man, it’s really something special. It’s one of the things I’m most excited about over everything we’re working on.” Earlier this year, A Tribe Called Quest’s Malik “Phife Dawg” Taylor tragically passed away due to diabetes-related complications. At a memorial held for the rapper in Harlem, New York, fellow Epic Records signee Andre 3000 claimed that discussions had been made between he and Q-Tip about a potential Tribe/OutKast LP, but those plans ultimately never came together. No specifics on a release date for the project just yet, for what will be the first A Tribe Called Quest album in nearly 20 years. Hear the full interview with L.A. Reid here (L.A. starts at 5:40, reveals the album news at 14:49). I'm curious to how this would sound like! Thank you to @Ordinary Joel for the plug UPDATE: Cover Art:
Aug 20, 2016 Always knew they were contracted for one more album but man who knew the day would come. I hope LA Reid isn't bullshitting here. @Jakey check this out mang
Aug 20, 2016 Yeah I can see your skepticism but I'm really optimistic that these guys won't sully their legacy with this album (if it is true).
Aug 20, 2016 It's been 20 years. I don't think they give a s--- about their legacy at this point and just want to get some nostalgic money lol. I'll listen to it regardless just to hear what it sounds like, I think they've been out too long though, besides Tip, and he hasn't really done that much lately
Aug 20, 2016 I mean, I had my doubts about De La's ability - but they've proved me massively wrong with their singles so far. Let's hope Tribe can do the same.
Aug 20, 2016 I remember buying The Love Movement when it came out, hoping that the rumors of it being the last ATCQ album weren't true. I don't know what an ATCQ album would sound like now. I'll definitely buy it hoping for the best. They had such a great run for a Rap group, they at least deserve a look.
Oct 27, 2016 The final chapter in Tribe's storied career. This'll be good I can feel it in my bones. 2016 been a blessed year.
