Originally released in 1996, Beats, Rhymes & Life marked a bold new chapter in A Tribe Called Quest's legendary career. With production by Q-Tip and J Dilla, the album blends jazzy, soulful beats with introspective lyrics and sharp social commentary. Showcasing the group's evolving sound, while staying true to their roots in conscious hip-hop, it features key tracks "1nce Again," "Stressed Out" featuring Faith Evans, and "The Hop." This Grammy nominated album was their biggest commercial success to that point, and was critically acclaimed, with Rolling Stone calling it 'near flawless'.