A Tribe Called Quest Biography

Queens, New York natives Q-Tip Phife Dawg and Ali Shaheed Muhammad of Brooklyn formed A Tribe Called Quest in 1985. The group is one of hip-hop’s most legendary beloved and revered groups of all time. Easily recognized for their unique approach to rap music by employing jazz infused soundscapes to Afro-centric rhymes ATCQ was largely responsible for the popularity of a new genre that dominated the East Coast sound of the early 1990s.
Sonically ATCQ was a decisive and welcomed tangent of jazz bass-heavy rhythmic vibes and eclectic sampling when compared to the mundane recycling of soul loops breaks and vocals of their contemporaries.

Lyrically emcees Q-Tip and Phife Dawg addressed social issues relevant to young blacks such as use of the n word and its relevance date rape and other interpersonal relationships industry politics and consumerism with infectious energy and fun and having a good time while still promoting positivity. ATCQ composed a number of successful singles and albums with their creative approach to rap music.

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