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“I emcee how I feel for the moment. I'll always be influenced by Tribe, but my EP and LP have a lot of different flavors! I'll keep it vintage Tribe if Tribe decides to do another LP... which, in my heart, I'd love to do for the fans.”

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Phife Dawg, born Tariq Trotter, was an American rapper, born on November 20, 1970, and passed away on March 22, 2016. He was a key member of the iconic hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest, known for his unique rhythm and style. more

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