So I knew of A Tribe Called Quest because of a song off this album, Can I Kick It?, it’s a great song, so I was hopeful that the rest of the album would be along a similar style.
This was the debut album I think for ATCQ and it’s a great debut, they introduce the listener (me in this case) not only to their sound and style, but also to themselves with little filler tracks where they actually introduce the group.
It’s hip-hop and funk, that’s how I would catagorise it. It’s a much more mellow sound than the other rap styles of the 90’s and 00’s. It’s much less aggressive and offers a much nicer, more positive vibe, delivered with humour and humility. This is a feel good album that you could listen to anywhere.
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