Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest

Jan 19 2012 R 1h 37m
Documentary, Music

Having forged a 20-year run as one of the most innovative and influential hip hop bands of all time, the Queens NY collective known as 'A Tribe Called Quest' have kept a generation hungry for more of their groundbreaking music since their much publicized breakup in 1998. Michael Rapaport documents the inner workings and behind the scenes drama that follows the band to this day. He explores what's next for, what many claim, are the pioneers of alternative rap.

Plot

Having forged a 20-year run as one of the most innovative and influential hip hop bands of all time, the Queens NY collective known as 'A Tribe Called Quest' have kept a generation hungry for more of their groundbreaking music since their much publicized breakup in 1998. Michael Rapaport documents the inner workings and behind the scenes drama that follows the band to this day. He explores what's next for, what many claim, are the pioneers of alternative rap.

Written by

N/A

Directed by

Michael Rapaport

Production Countries

United States of America

Languages

English

Awards

4 wins & 5 nominations

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4,180
Average Rating
7.6 out of 10
Metascore
76
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