With The Low End Theory, A Tribe Called Quest perfected the fusion of rap with jazz.  They were praised for their album and righfully so.  Undoubtedly the Tribe had pressures put on then to make another classic and they delivered.  The Low End Theory saw the conversion of Quest from a typical Native Tongues group on People's Instinctive Paths to having their own distinct, mature flavor.  Thankfully, A Tribe Called Quest continue in the same vein and to great results.  Their laid back, liquid smooth production again meshes perfectly with the rhymes of Q-Tip and Phife and both MCs prove again that they are rap's Dynamic Duo.  If any doubts about Phife skills existed at this time, they were dismissed as Phife proves that he can hold his own against the best.  This album is essential for anyone getting into rap and especially any Tribe Called Quest fans.