Phife Dawg's Posthumous "Forever" Arrives Ft. Q-Tip, De La Soul, Busta Rhymes, Redman, Rapsody & More

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The late A Tribe Called Quest icon was working on this record prior to his passing in 2016.

On the sixth anniversary of his death, Hip Hop is once again celebrating the life and talents of Phife Dawg. The music icon blessed the world as a member of the legendary group A Tribe Called Quest, and today (March 22), his long-awaited posthumous album Forever has finally been shared. There have been whispers about this album for some time but because this was executed with precision, good things come to those who wait.

This is an album that Phife worked diligently on at the time of his passing, so it is a celebration that the record has finally seen the light of day. Collaborators include Busta Rhymes, Redman, Q-Tip, De La Soul, Rapsody, and many more. 

Stream Phife Dawg's Forever and share your thoughts. 

Tracklist

1. Cheryl’s Big Son (Intro)
2. Only A Coward
3. Fallback ft. Rapsody & Renée Neufville
4. Nutshell Pt. 2 ft. Busta Rhymes & Redman
5. Sorry ft. V.Rich
6. Dear Dilla (Reprise) ft. Q-Tip
7. Wow Factor ft. Maseo of De La Soul
8. Residual Curiosities ft. Lyric Jones
9. God Send ft. Dwele
10. Round Irving High School ft. Cheryl Boyce-Taylor & Angela Winbush
11. French Kiss Trois ft. Redman & Illa J
12. 2 Live Forever ft. Pos of De La Soul, Little Brother & Darien Brockington
13. Forever


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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