'Attention Deficit' Nov 13, 2009
Throughout the album, Wale blends hip-hop styles with influences like the social consciousness of "backpack" rap, similar to A Tribe Called Quest, and pop hip-hop, similar to Lupe Fiasco. Songs like "90210," which talks about how some women feel the need to put up a fa;ade to feel appreciated, and "Shades," which talks about discrimination within the black community because of different hues of skin color, rank among some of the most socially conscious songs of the past decade. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Wale, 'Attention Deficit' Nov 9, 2009
The best tracks include the club-geared World Tour (it s an obvious tip of the hat to A Tribe Called Quest) and Shades with Chrisette Michele, which shows off the MC s narrative skills as it deals with relationships complicated by skin tone. The go-go inflected Chillin , featuring Lady Gaga, never lets up. (Boston Globe)
Q-Tip's Return to Grace Oct 30, 2009
Longtime fans felt that for his solo debut, Q-Tip had abandoned the thoughtful verses he waxed with A Tribe Called Quest, for a decidedly more glamorous, blinged-out approach ... Given Q-Tips status as one of hip-hops most imitable rappers from one of hip-hops most distinguished groups, A Tribe Called Quest, holding up the release of Kamaal/The Abstract seemed all the more absurdinsulting, even ... As part of the Native Tongue Collective, (De La Soul, Jungle Brothers, Queen Latifah,... (Slate)
Old skool tie Oct 15, 2009
I believe the most positive roots of hip-hop lie in the older stylings from people like a Tribe Called Quest or De La Soul, however as you mentioned in the article there are now modern (but unfortunately slightly more underground) artists creating far more positive music, lyrics and attitude which makes a good change and hopefully the attitudes of original hip hop will shine through again soon. N Bramley, Manchester. (BBC News -- UK)
Def Jam History Fills The Pages Of November's XXL Oct 15, 2009
Interviews with Russell Simmons, Lyor Cohen. uestlove and more give insight into the imprint's history in the special issue. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Falcons are legit? Sep 15, 2009
A Tribe Called Quest ... A Tribe Called Quest: Why don t you go back to your Mike Vick worshipping hole and leave the blog critiquing to the big boys. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival band list Aug 24, 2009
Former A Tribe Called Quest star, celebrating the belated arrival of his 2001 unreleased solo album. Twin Peaks, 5:50 p.m. Fri. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Q&A WITH QUEEN LATIFAH Aug 23, 2009
Listen to A Tribe Called Quest record. "UNITY" was sampled from a jazz record, and that was my biggest hip-hop song. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 9-15 Aug 6, 2009
Rap DJ Ali Shaheed Muhammad (Lucy Pearl, A Tribe Called Quest) is 39. Actor Will Friedle ("Boy Meets World") is 33. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Hawks ready for prime time? Aug 5, 2009
In case y all got confused, Hip Hop is Dead is the new handle for A Tribe Called Quest - he tweeted it yesterday then deleted it. Ed. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Dinner party music Aug 1, 2009
"Electric Relaxation," A Tribe Called Quest. 5. (AZCentral -- Home)
Christina Aguilera Becomes a DJ Aug 1, 2009
"It stands across so many different feels and genres from A Tribe Called Quest to the B 00004000 eatles to Billie Holiday to Bjork to Black Sabbath, Jay-Z," she said in a phone interview from Los Angeles on Wednesday. The new radio venture, A.P.E. Radio (Artist Personal Experience), will also launch The Eagles' own channel Friday, to be hosted by guitarist Joe Walsh. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Aguilera becomes DJ, talks music, film Jul 31, 2009
"It stands across so many different feels and genres from A Tribe Called Quest to the Beatles to Billie Holiday to Bjork to Black Sabbath, Jay-Z," she said in a phone interview from Los Angeles on Wednesday. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Music)
Let’s make a deal Jul 10, 2009
A Tribe Called Quest ... A Tribe Called Quest. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Sunday Conversation: Queen Latifah Jul 8, 2009
If you listen to A Tribe Called Quest, or my biggest hit, "U.N.I.T.Y.," the loop is from a Jazz Crusaders record -- the horns, the jazz horns, the soul horns and stuff. That's been very influential in hip hop. (FOX59, IN)
5Top: Pop artists who deserve posthumous respect Jun 16, 2009
The Detroit native is best known for his production work as part of a production team called the Ummah, which featured members of A Tribe Called Quest. During some of hip hops best years, Dilla either produced or remixed works by A Tribe Called Quest, Common, Busta Rhymes and Janet Jackson. (MSNBC -- Music)
Rapper Busta Rhymes May 19, 2009
I wanted something as good as the stuff put out by the Bomb Squad, or Dr. Dre and his production crew, or A Tribe Called Quest. I miss albums like those. (Time.com)
Interview: De La Soul May 4, 2009
While other hip-hoppers were busy posing with their pimped-up cars and their "hos", De La Soul became leaders of the Native Tongues Posse - along with Queen Latifah, Jungle Brothers, and A Tribe Called Quest, among others - which was more about the sound than the [bling] aesthetic. This year De La Soul - Posdnuos (Kelvin Mercer), Trugoy the Dove (David Jolicoeur) and Pasemaster Mase (Vincent Mason), who formed the band while still in high school - celebrate their 20th anniversary with a huge... (Sydney Morning Herald)
Lollapalooza 2009 Headliners Include Kings Of Leon, Beastie Boys, Jane's Addiction Mar 10, 2009
Depeche Mode also reportedly confirmed as festival headliners; remainder of lineup to be announced in April (VHI.com -- Music News)
Q-Tip's "Renaissance" Not "Amplifie... Feb 19, 2009
The newest release from former A Tribe Called Quest member Q-Tip is marked by strong beats and catchy hooks, but the rapper's lyrics create too few memorable moments ... Doubters need only listen to A Tribe Called Quest's best-of album (Hits, Rarities, and Remixes) to realize that their hits would top the charts if they had been released today ... Q-Tip's voice is a large part of the success of A Tribe Called Quest. (Suite101.com)
