One Love

It's been a while since I've given a little introduction on a record and I thought it would be best to do it for A Tribe Called Quest.  A lot of people find it hard to believe that they are one of my favorite acts ever, but when I listen to their music, I think about all the things in my life that are good, that have made me happy and that have led me to be here today.  I think more of it has to do with emotions, obviously, but I can't really put into works how I feel when I listen to this record.   So here you have it, record number two hundred twelve:

Artist - A Tribe Called Quest

Album - Hits, Rarities & Remixes

Released - 2003

Label - Jive Records

Genre - Hip-Hop

Tracks:

Side A

Oh My God (Remix)

Award Tour 

Can I Kick It?

One, Two, S**t featuring Busta Rhymes

Side B

Electric Relaxation

Mr. Incognito - previously unreleased

I Left My Wallet In El Segundo

Check The Rhime

Lyrics To Go (Tumblin' Dice Remix)

Side C

Scenario

Same Ol' Thing

Buggin' Out

Bonita Applebum

Side D

Jazz (We've Got)

Glamour & Glitz

Clap Your Hands

The Night He Got Caught - previously unreleased

Peace, Prosperity & Paper

One Love!

Enjoy!

Wow How Now Wow How Now Brown Cow

I can't believe I'm on my fortieth record already.  This is pretty intense, yet I'm excited that I've stayed committed to listening to my vinyl and posting them, though I feel that sometimes my writing is a little repetitive. Anyway...

For the mini milestone, my fortieth pick:

Artist - A Tribe Called Quest

Album - The Low End Theory

Released - 1991

Label - Jive/RCA Records

Genre - Hip-Hop

Tracks:

Side A

Excursions

Buggin' Out

Rap Promoter

Butter

Side B

Verses From The Abstract

Show Business

Vibes and Stuff

Side C

The Infamous Date Rape

Check The Rhime

Everything is Fair

Side D

Jazz (We've Got)

Skypager

What?

Scenario

I almost don't know where to start with this record because I think it is the ultimate hip-hop record, PERIOD.  This is one of my top 10 albums EVER, so you know that's saying a lot for me.  But to backtrack on my day, I worked until 9:45 p.m. (yes, that's a little over a 12 hour workday, but it's okay, I like using my OT as comp time) so this post is a little on the late side.  When I realized earlier during the day that this was going to be my fortieth post/album, I wanted to make it a good one.  I am somewhat in love with A Tribe Called Quest, since I was a kid.  I mean this album did come out in 1991, when I was 11 years old.  For some reason, I become a fan girl when I see anything A Tribe Called Quest.  I just think they are such a phenomenal group, so why not share the love I have for them with you!

This is A Tribe Called Quest's second album and it is a combination between hip-hop and jazz, which is labeled the jazz-rap movement.  Something about this trio of greatness that bring the beats with the rhyme to make it so sensational. The rapping of Q-Tip and Phife Dawg is the smoothest on each song as come in and out of each song.  Scenario and Check The Rhime are the most popular songs on this record, but The Infamous Date Rape would have to be my favorite.  Another must buy, must have in my book.

Enjoy!

Rhythm

Though I have little time to make a full and worthy submission about my third pick, I must admit that I wish I did because I absolutely love this record.  I know you’re probably thinking, “man, this girl sure loves a lot of records,” but that’s not necessarily true.  There are some records that I just like one song and hate the rest, but this one in particular is a great one through and through.  Therefore, here is my third:

Released in November 1993, Label :Jive/BMG Records

Tracks:

1. Midnight Marauders Tour Guide

2. Steve Biko (Stir It Up)

3. Award Tour

4. 8 Million Stories

5. Sucka Nigga

6. Midnight

7. We Can Get Down

8. Electric Relaxation

9. Clap Yours Hands

10. Oh My God

11. Keep It Rollin’

12. The Chase, Part II

13. Lyrics To Go

14. God Lives Through