We Got It from Here... Thank You 4 Your Service
| A Tribe Called Quest
We Got It from Here... Thank You 4 Your Service
We Got It from Here... Thank You 4 Your Service is the sixth and final studio album by American hip hop group A Tribe Called Quest. It was released on November 11, 2016, by Epic Records. The album features guest appearances from Andr 3000, Kendrick Lamar, Jack White, Elton John, Kanye West, Anderson Paak, Talib Kweli, and the group's most frequent collaborators Consequence and Busta Rhymes. The album features contributions from member Phife Dawg, who died eight months prior to the album's release. -Wikipedia
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AllMusic
It's a pure, undiluted, joyous thrill to have the Tribe back and still sounding this vital.
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AV Club
It’s hard not to feel a flood of gratitude for the mere existence of this record.
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Entertainment Weekly
not only satisfies its lofty expectations, it often exceeds them.
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The Guardian
For those who value Tribe’s contribution to music, this is a record to be grateful for.
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The Independent
A righteous return.
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The Irish Times
But the real pleasure principles come with the Tribe come on strong with righteous, hard-hitting tones.
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Pitchfork
Nothing about this feels like a legacy cash-in; it feels like a legit album.
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Record Collector
Tribe have retaken their throne as hip-hop’s greatest band.
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Rolling Stone
One of the most timeless rap groups ever has returned with a record that doesn’t sound like 1996, but doesn’t sound like 2016 either.
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Noisey
It remains a triumph.
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NPR
A parting gift right when we needed it the most.
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Spin
A protest-minded project with a titanic belief in unity.
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The Nation
The group returned just when we needed it, urging us to come together and trek the road as one.
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Hip Hop DX
Work that’s soulful, thought provoking, and gripping enough to transport minds away from strife to another world sonically.
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Consequence of Sound
Everyone else involved in its making should be pleased with it as a goodbye, too.
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Pop Matters
It solidifies the group’s track record for absolute greatness.
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Hot New Hip Hop
A curtain call that's as vital to 2016 as any other hip hop album.
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Stereogum
Stands as a towering monolith of sweetness and playfulness and joy.
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Paste
Frequently makes the strong case that it’s the best thing this group’s ever done
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ABC News
This is a game-changing hip-hop record for the ages.
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Vulture
It’s more like a newly discovered piece of a galaxy of Tribe’s creation.
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Empire for Sneakers
It’s the fathers of the east coast sound asserting their supremacy one last time.
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Mojo
It’s the original, immersive Tribe vibes that conquer all.
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The Line of Best Fit
A Tribe Called Quest were all about beats, rhymes and life, and this album has that in spades.
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DJ Booth
A natural evolution; an instinctive step forward in Tribe’s path of rhythm.
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Vibe
On this record, the sound of Tribe remains poignant.
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Spinditty
Thankfully, after more than two decades in rap, the boys still sound fresh.
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Off the Tracks
We’re reminded of a great group from the past and a new prospect for the future.
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Acclaim
The quality of the stuff that does work is nothing short of remarkable.
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Socialist Review
This album is a must listen for hip hop fans tired of the new “trap” genre.
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XXL
The album manages to encompass and convey the vibe of the country.
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NME
Listening to Tribe is never a chore.
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Atwood Magazine
Makes for a lively and inventive listen all of the way through.
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Sputnik Music
Tribe are fresh as ever and on top of their game for their final album.
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DIY
A Tribe Called Quest use collaboration to create another timeless record.
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Exclaim
A fitting end to our instinctive travels with this beloved group.
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Crack
Tribe have as much to say as they have engaging ways of saying it.
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Black Squirrel Radio
The true star of the album is the writing.
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Uproxx
An album fans and the music world as a whole needed as much as the group themselves.
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Clash
Embodies the philosophy of looking forward and embracing the ideals of progression and education.
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Mic
The album is filled with eye-popping moments that are eerie in the amount of foresight they contain.
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The Eagle Online
Now is the time to listen to this album.
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Pretty Much Amazing
It’s pointless to dissect it track by track when really, it should be taken as one, singular groove.
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The Star
Evidence enough that the hip hop group still has the fire in them.
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CU Independent
Even if you are dabbling in the genre, it is a treat.
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Punk News
The group brings the heat on this album.
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Bond
What stands out about this record is the group mentality that is on full display.
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Audioxide
The final Tribe album is good, but not great.
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The Young Folks
If there was any doubt as to their definitive legacy and iconic status, it’s washed away with one more black fist in the air.
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Las Vegas Weekly
This is not the best A Tribe Called Quest album, but it far exceeds others.
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WLUW
Overall, Tribe’s final studio album demonstrates the group’s versatility and influence.
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Albumism
A return to form that is simultaneously triumphant and bittersweet.
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Essence
The group's sixth studio album offers 60 minutes of catharsis.
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Shows I Go To
A Tribe Called Quest is back at the forefront; right where they belong.
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The Couch Sessions
The victory lap that each member of A Tribe Called Quest deserved to enjoy.
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Cult Montreal
All of the music here is of a high merit.
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WLTL
Their re-emergence could not have come at a more advantageous time.
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Beat Route
An affirmation that A Tribe Called Quest did not – as so many others before them – lose the ability to put out good music.
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The Observer
The record is the galvanizing final chapter of a musical saga that had gone long unfinished.
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Depth of Field
All in all, this is a record defined by its complexity and contradictions.
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Soul in Stereo
This sounds and feels authentic to its core.
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The Ringer
We Got It From Here is at once carefully polished and cheerfully messy.
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The EXP Grind
I recommend this album to anyone who likes Hip hop, rap, or music with great lyrics.
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Bearded Gentlemen Music
it becomes more and more listenable and enjoyable each time you return to it.
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Positively Underground
The album feels like Tribe at the top of their game.
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Cryptic Rock
A worthy finale to their unique brand of raw societal commentary.
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UD Review
This album was a great way to go out for ATCQ.
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ACRN
What makes this album so great is its timelessness.
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The Parthenon
You’re doing yourself a disservice if you don’t check out this album.
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Listen SD
It’s a joy to hear a classic back-and-forth interaction between the rappers.
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Stack
It isn’t a wake or an eulogy, it’s a celebration – one final mic drop.
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The Odyssey
A wonderful achievement and a legendary curtain call by a legendary hip-hop group.
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The Silversword
When I first listened to the album, I fell in love with it right away.
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Slate
Startlingly good.
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Good Bad Taste
A final album that feels as relaxed and funky as their glory days.
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Rhyme & Reason
This is sonic medicine for the soul.
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Renowned for Sound
A perfect last record – a humble and artful healing through sound.
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North Star News
A declaration that hip-hop is not dead, and is in fact stronger than ever.
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UML Connector
The rightful praise this album has received is proof that the sounds of true music will always be timeless.
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The Daily Gamecock
The album is as informative as it is entertaining.
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The Gonzaga Bulletin
Iconic band does not disappoint.
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Flood Magazine
For one last time, it’s enough of a pleasure to listen to A Tribe Called Quest do what they do.
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The Pop Break
A great celebration of one of the greatest groups of all-time.
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Varsity
One of the best hip hop albums of the year.
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Earthings Blog
What a way to go.
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Spectrum Pulse
Easy recommendation regardless of if you're a fan.
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The West Review
Another accomplished release.
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KNG2LA
We would venture to argue this may be their best yet.
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Seaspot
Tribe has ignited this incoming administration with its first protest record
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Ben's Beat
An exhilarating time capsule to the past
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Demo Magazine
A Tribe Called Quest’s still got the jazz.
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Radio NZ
An album that reinvigorates the group’s legacy without resting on the nostalgia of the past.
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Radicl
This album is a thank you to the fans.
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Souls in Action
While it’s easy to love, it’s also just what we need.
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Immortal Reviews
It brings their influence into the modern age.
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Mixologi
Their most diverse, political, and emotionally resonant work.
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Skiddle
Nothing short of a must listen for any hip hop fan.
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The University Daily Kansan
The best way to describe this album is as a “beacon of light” in these dark times.
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Respect
It is like the group never lost a step.
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Estin 88
A fitting end to our instinctive travels with this beloved group.
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Death of the Critic
It isn't a perfect album, but it is as close as we will get this year.
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