Originally released July 30, 1996, Beats, Rhymes and Life marked a new chapter for A Tribe Called Quest. The album introduced The Ummah, the production collective of Q-Tip, Ali Shaheed Muhammad and the emerging J Dilla, helping push Tribe toward a darker, more introspective sound. Featuring “1nce Again” and “Stressed Out,” the album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and has become an important bridge between the group's celebrated early catalog and the next phase of their creative evolution. This RSD Essentials LP is pressed on sangria swirl color vinyl.

A1. Phony Rappers
A2. Get A Hold
A3. Motivators
B1. The Jam
B2. Crew
B3. The Pressure
B4. 1nce Again (feat. Tammy Lucas)
C1. Mind Power
C2. The Hop
C3. Keeping It Moving
C4. Baby Phife’s Return
D1. Separate/Together
D2. What Really Goes On
D3. Word Play
D4. Stressed Out (feat. Faith Evans)