{"title":"A Tribe Called Quest","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout A Tribe Called Quest\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Tribe Called Quest formed in St. Albans, Queens in 1985, initially under the name Quest, when high school friends Q-Tip (Jonathan Davis, later Kamaal Ibn John Fareed) and Phife Dawg (Malik Taylor) began rapping together. They were joined by DJ and producer Ali Shaheed Muhammad and rapper Jarobi White. The group was renamed by the Jungle Brothers and became a central act in the Native Tongues collective alongside De La Soul, the Jungle Brothers, and Queen Latifah. They signed with Jive Records in 1989. Phife Dawg died of diabetes-related complications on March 22, 2016, before completion of the group's final album.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Tribe Called Quest are widely credited with helping define alternative hip-hop and popularizing the practice of incorporating jazz samples and live jazz feel into hip-hop production. Their work combined Q-Tip's abstract, melodic flow with Phife Dawg's punchy, energetic verses, layered over jazz-inflected production. The group's aesthetic emphasized social consciousness, humor, and introspection in contrast to the harder gangsta rap dominant in the early 1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm (1990, Jive)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Low End Theory (1991, Jive) - widely cited as a landmark of jazz rap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMidnight Marauders (1993, Jive)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeats, Rhymes and Life (1996, Jive)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Love Movement (1998, Jive)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe Got It from Here... Thank You 4 Your Service (2016, Epic) - final album\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal Jive pressings of The Low End Theory and Midnight Marauders are among the most sought-after of their releases. Multiple anniversary reissues and box sets have been released, including expanded vinyl editions of the first three albums.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to A Tribe Called Quest typically start with The Low End Theory (1991), widely regarded as the group's defining work. Midnight Marauders (1993) is a common second entry point. \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hip-hop-vinyl-records\"\u003eHip-Hop\/Rap\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/1990s-vinyl-records\"\u003e1990s\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-tribe-called-quest-midnight-marauders-cd","title":"Midnight Marauders CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eThird album from A Tribe Called Quest, Midnight Marauders pairs warm, jazz-tinged beats with Q-Tip and Phife Dawg's signature interplay; includes 'Award Tour' and 'Electric Relaxation.' 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Perfect for collectors and new listeners alike, it’s a timeless piece of music history from the esteemed Jive label.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48541011968183,"sku":"210000033151","price":38.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/aecjiv414181-0.jpg?v=1781155075"},{"product_id":"a-tribe-called-quest-the-anthology-cd","title":"The Anthology CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the essential sounds of A Tribe Called Quest with \"The Anthology CD,\" a compelling collection showcasing the group's legendary impact on hip-hop. This album features iconic tracks like \"I Left My Wallet in El Segundo\" and \"Can I Kick It,\" along with deep cuts and collaborations that highlight their innovative style. Perfect for both newcomers and dedicated fans, this compilation delivers the essence of the Tribe's musical genius.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48772738875575,"sku":"210000068817","price":11.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/286076.jpg?v=1782827607"},{"product_id":"a-tribe-called-quest-hits-rarities-remixes-cd","title":"Hits, Rarities \u0026 Remixes CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eCelebrate the genius of A Tribe Called Quest with their \"Hits, Rarities \u0026amp; Remixes\" CD, a curated collection that spotlights the group's iconic sound alongside hidden gems. This compilation encapsulates the essence of hip-hop, showcasing tracks that blend innovative rhythms and lyrical depth. 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