Album Reviews

After 18 years of waiting, A Tribe Called Quest has its masterpiece

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Grade: A+

It’s been 18 years since the legendary rap band A Tribe Called Quest blessed the universe with an album. As if A Tribe Called Quest predicted that President-elect Donald Trump and his incendiary rhetoric would win the presidency Nov. 8, Quest released its best, most politically charged and final album
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Concerts

Iconic hip-hop duo Black Star graces the Mezzanine

On Nov. 16th, Black Star — rappers Mos Def, now known as Yasiin Bey, and Talib Kweli — hit the Mezzanine in San Francisco. Known for their thought-provoking and introspective lyrics, Black Star has managed to stay in demand even though their last album came out over a decade ago.
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