The brilliance of Native Tongue, who expanded the possibilities of hip-hop
An important mid-90s work that combines clever sampling with a positive message.
The Jungle Brothers deliver a sophisticated beat that blends jazz and funk for a comfortable feel. Their distinctive intellectual approach and street-style energy coexist in an exquisite balance. Their style, which strips away flashy production and pursues a pure intertwining of rhythm and rhyme, had a major influence on the hip-hop scene that followed.
