Unquestionably one of the most influential acts in the history of hip-hop,
the Tribe left behind them a legacy few could contend with and most have revered since their debut release. And while
Hits, Rarities & Remixes is not as thorough a compilation as 1999's
Anthology, it does offer highly sought-after tracks that are out of print, including a few that were featured exclusively on movie soundtracks. A good number of the crowd-favorite anthems that made
Tribe one of the most adored groups of its time are featured here, and a few that were secret weapons in many a DJ crate during their initial release. What separates this collection from the earlier anthology is its ability to function as a comprehensive road map through the group's career for the inquisitive first-timer as well as offer up obscure tracks for the die-hard beat heads. And while serious fanatics will already have all of these releases on CD, it's well worth the purchase price to have them all in one place. ~ Rob Theakston