5 Things to Know About A Tribe Called Quest's The Low End Theory
- The album was released on September 24, 1991, by Jive Records.
- It marked a shift toward jazz-influenced, minimalist production with heavy basslines.
- The record is widely considered a landmark in alternative hip-hop for its lyrical focus on social issues.
- It features guest appearances from leaders of the Native Tongues collective, including Phife Dawg and Q-Tip.
- The Low End Theory is often cited as one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time.