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OldDutch · 03-23-2016, 01:05 PM

I remember the hype back in 1996 around Beats, Rhymes and Life dropping. Went to a house party and people put it on repeat all night. I also remember it being in the middle of the coast beef, and the Wu-Tang are Gods era. Although that album was considered one of the weakest of their discography, it holds a special place as I remember the very summer night in 1996 we listened to that album and debated hip hop in the middle of the golden era.

I then got to see their farewell tour with Beastie Boys in 1998 in Vancouver on Hello Nasty tour. Just an amazing group and personal talent. Wish Q-Tip would have been more receptive to a reunion but it never happened. Now it will be just a legend that ended nearly 20 years ago.

RIP Phife, that raspy voice belongs in a music hall of fame. One of the greats.

03-23-2016, 01:05 PM	#10
OldDutch #1 Goaltender Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North of the River, South of the Bluff Exp:	I remember the hype back in 1996 around Beats, Rhymes and Life dropping. Went to a house party and people put it on repeat all night. I also remember it being in the middle of the coast beef, and the Wu-Tang are Gods era. Although that album was considered one of the weakest of their discography, it holds a special place as I remember the very summer night in 1996 we listened to that album and debated hip hop in the middle of the golden era. I then got to see their farewell tour with Beastie Boys in 1998 in Vancouver on Hello Nasty tour. Just an amazing group and personal talent. Wish Q-Tip would have been more receptive to a reunion but it never happened. Now it will be just a legend that ended nearly 20 years ago. RIP Phife, that raspy voice belongs in a music hall of fame. One of the greats.