People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm

Classic tribe. You can tell this is their debut and that they are still trying to hone their craft. This isn’t their masterpiece, low end theory, but it is pretty darn good. Also has some awesome standouts

Very cool old-school hip-hop, but it didn't move me much. I think I'm too Eastern European for it to truly and deeply get it. Huge drums.

The question is still remains can he kick it?

guddd

Wasn't for me

Very of the time. Great bassline and drum mixing, quite inventive for 1990 in terms of rap drums. A lot of reverb and phasers which I didn't expect, a real sonic journey. Not one I'd necessarily take often but still.

3.07

Early rap is super formulaic with its raps and rhymes and on the beat verses. Honestly not my jam.

Liked the vibe, will def have to relisten to really fall in love with it but I like the lyrics, the melodies and everything in between

no notes. love this band

Can I Kick It? Not with these shoes. Anyway, Tribe is awesome.

A fine hip hop album of the era. Not so annoying like most.

It gives the vibes of friends having fun but it’s also the most talented group of friends you’ve seen.

Some great tunes, but the album unfortunately goes on too long and ends up blending together. Alas, the trap of the rap album... At least there are no skits. I love the funk and soul vibes.

My rating 3.4

Yeah, it's one of the best. Not as great as Low End Theory, but still a 5/5 album. The beats are incredible and the bars and flows are great as always.

Excellent jazzy hip-hop. I could listen to Q-Tip and the gang flow over pretty much anything, and the samples on this album are excellent throughout. I already knew some of the hits from the album (namely I Left My Wallet in El Segundo and Can I Kick It?), but the other tunes I discovered here make me regret not checking it out sooner (it's been on my check-out list for a while). Happy to have finally gotten around to it!

Would never have listened to this without this challenge and I’m super glad I did ! Very eclectic which I love, I will be giving it more listens as I’m sure it will grow on me even more.

produção foda letras fodas flow foda

I'm not sure this deserved a place over Midnight Marauders, despite being really quite excellent

nicht schlecht nicht wirklich krocha

Started at a 4 for me, fell to a 2. I like the beats, but every song has the same flow and it just drags on a bit for me with an underwhelming ending.

Cool hip-hop album. Immediately distinguished itself from its peers with its jazzy instrumentals and very chill delivery, particularly Q-tip's smooth flows. Their following albums is their all-time classic, but I think this one is just as good. Key tracks: I Left My Wallet in El Segundo Bonita Applebum Can I Kick It?

I liked this a lot more than midnight marauders which I had listened to before. Very cool and funky and jazzy Top track: Can I kick it? (obviously)

Think of the year this came out. Imagine most of the other rap albums that were making the rounds in 1990. You had standouts like N.W.A and Rakim, but you had a lot of corny, goofy stuff. This album is chock full of intelligent rhymes, brilliant samples and infectious beats. I have nothing funny to say about this. As if my other reviews are "funny." Ugh. We're breaking the fourth wall here. Hey Colt Cabana. I'll hate you in ten years. These guys are great. Listen to them. Or don't. What do I care? 4 HIGHLIGHTS: See you've got this group, we'll call 'em uhh ahh a "Tribe." and wait uhh no, that's not right, they're called "Quest." Ahh jeez I ruined the whol ahh come on man uhh ahh

Great album with a lot of great songs. Not necessarily a ton of variety here but it fits nicely together as a cohesive album. I remember listening to some of their music when I was young and was impressed. I also remember seeing them on MTV back then and always enjoyed their work. I'm sure they inspired a generation of artists that followed shortly after.

One of the greatest and most consistent hip hop bands ever, People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm was a cornerstone for Hip Hop as a movement and musical genre. It creates a direct connection to jazz while the sampling, early as it was when the album came out, doesn't age poorly at all. There's a lot I can write about this album that won't due it's justice so I'll just wrap it up by saying it's absolutely essential listen to a diet unlike ham and eggs, which are too high on cholesterol.

90s rap in its finest, most perfect form. Beats and samples are stellar, lyrics are fantastic, the flow is immaculate

So many gems in this album from "Bonita Applebum" to "Can I Kick It?". Q-Tip is a legend; a must-listen for 90s hip-hop.

Overall wholesome and very enjoyable. Ham N' Eggs made me giggle and will probably make my regular music rotation. However the first track was so mid, I can't give it more than 4.

Cool album art and album name

For the first two songs so far, the album sounds interesting and nice. I like it so far one third of the way there, I like it a lot I am listening it while working on some photos and the music is amazing for setting the mood and vibes to energetic and do-stuff-y for me, which is a plus Bonita Applebum was kind of strange Can I kick it - it was cool overall the album was great. the artist sounds cool - I will have to see other albums from the "A Tribe Called Quest"

Interesting and solid beats throughout, but nothing groundbreaking. As somebody who's not so young anymore I'm glad A Tribe Called Quest was out here years ago talking about eating low cholesterol foods.

Rv

This album is so smooth and fun, especially near the end. My favorite track is can I kick it and ham n eggs. I was a little sad when this album ended:(

Надо будет переслушать в будущем

genius fucking album BONITA APPLEBUM YA GOTTA PUT ME ON. also can i kick it is absolutely one of the best songs ever made, simple timeless and makes u happy like upside down jack johnson does

Was a chill listen

Love this album

Rating:★★★★ Good, "Old fashioned" Hip Hop.

Decent 3,5

Immaculate storytellers. Can I kick it?

Good! Only listened to a few songs, but very relaxing hip hop ish

Great beats. Amazing rhythms and flow. Not quite my style but still great non the less

Man I forgot about Tribe’s debut! It gets overlooked because of Low End, maybe because Low End ends up on best of lists all the time and I remember to relisten to it? This is such a good album. A master class in masterful sampling. It violates some of my perfect album criteria like length and consistency but I don’t care. It gets a 5. Boolean:yes! So glad this exercise reminded me to listen to this album again before I die.

I went to the hat store today and bought myself a hat.

war zu seiner zeit bestimmt krass, aber sehr schlecht gealtert.

It's just so much the same

Day871 - can i kick and bonita applebum are my two favorite tribe songs and qtip has one of the most iconic voices in hip hop.

Very interesting beats, especially for 1990. They have definitely made better albums later on, but this is a solid and interesting foundation. My main complaint is that it just kinda lacks the finesse and attention to detail of their later work. The songs also drag on at times. Except for Can I Kick It? there is not a song that hits the groove as well as something like Jazz or Electric Relaxation. It's clear that they've improved a lot after, both in terms of rapping and production.

LOVE

I think I enjoyed this more than I liked Low End Theory. At least the highs of this album were higher than Low End Theory, even if a few of these songs are probably longer than they should be. This was another very important album in the early evolution of rap and worthy of being on this list. My favorite songs: Push It Along After Hours Footprints I Left my Wallet in El Segundo Bonita Applebum Can I Kick It Mr. Muhammad

It’s really a great vibe and I understand why it’s been so influential. I like the samples and it’s just very smooth and easy to listen to. No annoying interludes or intense lyrics. It’s fun! Top Songs: Push It Along, I Left My Wallet in El Segundo, Bonita Applebum, Can I Kick It?

4.5

As always, Questlove is awesome. I wish there was a little more variety though.

Way better than expected. Left my wallet and Bonita Applebom are so good. So was Mr Muhammad.

Not necessarily my cup of tea, but crazy production for the time

Okay . . . yeah, I can kick it!

It’s Tribe. It’s great. Compared to The Low End Theory it doesn’t quite reach those levels, but that’s a tall bar to meet. Just classic hip hop at its finest and probably the best hip hop group of all time.

Really nice rap with a quite amazing story

Q-Tip? More like Poo-Tip.

Intelligent rap worth listening to.

Just Fab.

I’m just not that into rap and hip hop

A Tribe Called Quest – People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm (1990) I can't say much about this album man, it holds a special place in my heart alongside The Low End Theory, but let's stick to the main guy here. Discovering ATCQ back in 2023 when "Can I Kick It?" played as a movie soundtrack changed everything. Like any other music nerd, I dug into the crates and did my research, which made me a long-time fan of their work. Aside from that background, ATCQ really are among my favorite rap bands ever, and I don't see that changing in this life. In terms of favorite songs and highlight tracks from this project, it's honestly all of them except "Mr. Muhammad." An undisputed, rule-breaking 6/5.

This was great, easy to dismiss it as "trendy cocktail bar music" that I am quite guilty of doing. Aside from it being really nice and easy to listen to, it's a pretty important capsule of the time where people were rapping about important political issues too. Love to hear it.

An all time great tbh, possibly my favourite hip hop album ever? I love A Tribe Called Quest and this era of hip hop more generally where it was lyrical and playful but also hard hitting with really excellent beats.

Mint, R&b, hip hop at its finest

Classic. Not my favorite but still amazing

Tämä tyyli ei vaan uppoa.

Mä ihan diggailin tästä hipitihopista ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Album is very yummy 8/10

Ok rap

Its very early nineties rap. Not really my thing to be honest. I tried a couple of the tracks and really didn't want to persevere. 1/5

I always underestimate Tribe. What a great discography

I like it !!

One of the more interesting hip hop albums despite the overuse of the annoying balloon rubbing sound. Voluntarily listened several times. Could have been in the running for a 4, but too much of That Sound.

i would happily listen to this whole thing

It's a nice vibe but I'm kind of bored 2.5

And yet another hip hop album that I did not care for. I just couldn't get into it. The best parts were the samples taken from better songs. Favorite Track - Can I Kick It? Least Favorite Track - Push it Along ⭐️⭐️

A man loved this so much that the only course of action was to change his name to Questlove

Going to have to make comparisons here with Jungle Brothers and De La Soul, who have both already come up for me on this list and both pre-date this album. Simply put, this album just didn't do as much for me; I liked the fact that it's more straight music (especially compared to De La Soul), but the beats are just way too repetitive and simple for me. There's a few record scratches, but largely it's just a drum track. Found the lyrics a bit abstract in places, so compared the message Jungle Brother's album conveyed, this felt a bit empty. Definitely had a few "oh that's where this came from" moments, but overall none of this album has stuck with me. Listenable as background, but not something I'd put any attention towards in future.

I apparently forgot to rate this. IIRC it was fine, nothing special but more interesting than most hip hop.

This ain’t really my thing. I enjoyed the first few tracks but lost interest and was ready for it to be over. I can appreciate that’s it’s probably very good at what it does, but no, wasted on me.

not for me

A pesar de que los ritmos son bastante similares, cada canción me pareció diferente. Muy chulo y divertido. No le he prestado atención a las letras, pero me ha llevado a crear una playlist de canciones de estos álbumes que me gustan. Odio el rap, pero este hip hop se me hace muy potables y escuchable. Me siento gangsta 😎😎😎.

You can see where modern hiphop is influenced by albums like this. It was a great listen, but suffers from its length I think. Too many tracks, should have been around 8-10. A lot of the beats start sounding too similar towards the end. Still though, the hits make this a classic.

Not their best album but proof that hip hop doesn’t have to have every other word profanity to be great.

I liked this record.

Harde beats, maar A Tribe Called Quest heeft voor mij helaas vaak té erg het hippidyhoppidyhiphop-achtige van 80s en begin 90s hiphop. Maar +1* voor de impact

Quest is voor mij echt de epitome van 90s hiphop. Ik vind de jazz en R&B sound zo tering nice. Dit zijn echt klassiekers waar ik altijd naar terugkeer

Zo smooth, zo stijlvol en zo goed geproduceerd. De creme de la creme van de old school hiphop.

Quite laid back, but still not something I would listen to again

This was very smooth and easy to listen to. Sounds way ahead of its time. Glad I heard it, but not something I’m likely to return to often.

Another slam dunk from the Tribe! I didn't get quite AS down with it as their later album The Low End Theory, which we got earlier in this challenge, but as a debut this is some rock-solid East Coast rap.

Rap is not my thing but this was some pretty good shit

I ordered enchiladas and I ate 'em 🔥 Some of the smoothest voices in hip hop gliding effortlessly over equally smooth grooves!! Standouts: Luck of Lucien • After Hours • I Left My Wallet in El Segundo • Bonita Applebum • Can I Kick It? • Youthful Expression • Go Ahead In the Rain • Description of a Fool

Despaired at getting another East Coast rap album of the early 90s period but when I saw it was The Tribe I was interested, since they are my favorites in the genre. Didn't care for it on first listen but listened again with the lyrics out and enjoyed it a lot more until I realized how LONG this album is. You could cut four or five long songs out of this and lose nothing and for that reason I don't think it will enter my rotation.

This just isn’t for me. There were a couple songs I liked, but on the whole it just felt dated.

Q-tipi flow on lihtsalt super. See oli vist esimene album, mida ma Tribe'lt kuulsin. Kusjuures kõige popim lugu "Can I Kick It" on just see, mis mulle siit ei meeldi, ülejäänud täitsa istuvad. Tribe tegi sämpeldamise ja chill flow'ga uskumatuid asju. Räpiajaloo fännile kindlalt kohustuslik kuulamine. 4/5

Dope

Really good overall, though some parts (some of the rhymes and beats) stick out as being dated and not very sophisticated.

4.5, awesome debut album

I've always been more into Low End Theory and Midnight Marauders, but this album is a classic. There is as coherent a vision to this as their next two albums, but the beats and vibes are immaculate. I just can't help feeling good listening to this music.

banger beats every track and qtip got crazy flow fav probs eggs n ham

Fun. Can I kick it! Heard of this one before! Loved the hip-hop and jazz. Always a good combo.

This album really surprised me. I had zero idea what to expect. Very listen-to-able. Hi end production. Great musicianship and very creative.

didnt love this one the first time i checked it out but it really shines the second go around. still not my favorite Quest record for a few reasons; Tip's flow is pretty basic compared to his later work, Phife is barely present, and the lyricism is pretty edgeless. but goddamn its hard to dislike the production. overall, very good, but i know they're capable of better.

i only knew a few songs from the album, but the entire thing is great. smooth flow, great beats, fun lyrics. impossible to stay in a bad mood while listening to this. wanted to listen to it again immediately once it was over

Groovy

Fantastic, but could help but feel it was missing something.

not on AM

I breath of fresh air after guns and hoes and testosterone. Beautifully produced, great flow, great samples, some good hooks and bounces along nicely. My only complaint are its a bit long and maybe a too sedate.

Yeah this was really fun. I listened to it thrice. I think I’m drawn to 90s hip hop where lyrics were intelligent and it wasn’t all about the vices of life.

The first part was not that good. But the second part was really good

it’s a weakest 5/5 yet still amazing!! “I left my wallet in El Segundo” and “Can I kick it?” were godlike

good stuff

já achei divos in push it along WALK ON THE WILD SIDE BASS???? achei um arraso totallll

Cool, beatles motive, nicer rythmus, smooth, habr Lust mehr hip hop zu hören

It was cool to hear Rap music that wasn’t about how badass the rapper is or how many women the rapper slept with. I felt a sense of unity among the whole tribe throughout the whole album.

SO GOOD

There should be a 27$ fine every time someone samples a crying baby in a song

Too repetitive

Töff hip hop.

Since I don’t look anything up about the albums before listening or reviewing, I would guess this is their first one. It’s not bad, some good stuff, some meh. It was an easy listen. Also, some very interesting subject matter for the songs. Can I kick it, dietary suggestions, And always remember to grab your wallet. All in all, it’s not bad.

Sophisticated. Classic.

Really enjoyed this one!

What a great record

A true favorite and a constant on the turntable. I think "after hours" is one of my favorite hip hop tracks ever ever

Classic hip hop

Muy top, me gusta y eso q se sale de mi zona de comfort

Have never listened! Is there a genre of hip hop called “cutie?” Will need to relisten and dive into the lyrics. I think I read at least some of this was written when Q Tip was in 10th grade? What. Incredible. Fun breezy vibe for my drive to the beach. Can I Kick It the same week as Lou Reed is funny. Woah reading they didn’t clear the sample so Lou Reed got all the royalties? What.

More hiphop should sample frogs. I recall first coming across ATCQ and groking them as some sort of hardcore gangsta rap group. I was a child, so I knew literal nothing. It wouldn't have been something my family would have said. Who knows. I was pretty surprised when I actually heard them years later. Quest have always been pretty synonymous with groove, and this is true even in this, their first foray. Not a surprise that Ali would be instrumental in the recent Jazz Is Dead series, reintroducing the world to forgotten greats. It's what makes a silly song like “I Left My Wallet in El Segundo” still fun to listen to. That's something the guys got from the very beginning. These guys were so good at this that they literally found the riff that made the Fugees “Killing Me Softly” relevant. Lyrically? This feels a bit like Licensed to Ill, inasmuch as this was made by literal teenagers. It's a good flow, it's relaxed and conversational, which carries over later on. It is intentionally aware of its inspiration and calls out the music it is pulling that inspiration from. But it's also a diamond in the rough still, in need of a little maturation. It's like drinking grape juice instead of wine. This was probably pioneering at the time, but the seams are easier to distinguish now, looking back. Sure, we have Can I Kick It, which is as iconic a song as there was in the genre at this point, and there's a lot of good stuff here, but it needs a little time and polish. 3* but a respectable 3.

Interesting early 1990s hip-hop. Perfect decent but I'm not as keen as I was on Public Enemy from the same era. Some great uses of sampling which I really enjoyed.

In fairness, this isn't my typical listening genre, but I did really enjoy the sampling on this record, and there were quite a few moments of lyrical/rhythmic genius - however, this album did struggle to keep my attention for the whole time. I don't know if I would go out of my way to put this album on again, but I wouldn't skip it if it appeared in my shuffle.

feels like getting submerged in the music, and then pulled up. not to get pretentious but it's so good. meandering in a lovely way.

Classic

3.5

Was alright actually, enjoyed the samples on some songs

this was great

3.5 stars Good rhymes throughout and a unique flow for the time. But as an album there are too many tracks I’m not interested in, and the recurring interlude adds nothing to the album that’s already overlong. But some great jams of course.

I like the chilled vibe of this. Clever use of samples with good rhymes over the top. 3.5 rounded up.

Awesome rap album all the songs sound different and I just enjoy the flow man fun times a tribe called Quest delivered an album with no skips

Yess this is dope! Never heard the full album, only tracks here and there

Really nice. I wish I listened to lyrics but overall great vibe. 4/5 because he talks instead of singing.

Really good album!

High four

They’re so nice

wowwww this was crazy. so chill and oozes of cool aura.

Missing the best remixes, but a masterpiece nonetheless.

The main thing that hurts this album is its length. There are some great songs, and it is solid throughout, but it is too long and, therefore, drags at a few parts. If they would have cut a few songs, it could have stayed more exciting or at least a tighter experience that would make me want to revisit it more often, rather than just play their "Greatest Hits," which is what I always do for Tribe, if I want to listen to them.

Good contrast with Supa Dupa Fly. A similar relaxed approach to hip hop, but so much more interesting and groove-laden. Perfect for a sunny day.

I love this album, always will. Ground-breaking, innovative, refreshing from the gangster rap of the same era, excellent samples, jazzy, Q Tips distinctive voice...New York's finest!

Is it a covers album? They use a lot of music from other songs! Have they just stolen the music that isn't theirs to start off with? Or have they enriched it and made it about 10x better? Yes they can!

Good

I really enjoyed this - some solid beats, rhymes, and fun!

Between this and The Low End Theory, they've got to be one of the top options of the '90s hip-hop sphere for sheer enjoyment's sake. Fun album full of quirky, groovy rap songs, the flow on the first song feels pretty distinct but the rest of the album might get a little consistent in that regard, doesn't stop me from enjoying all the eclectic songs offered

I've enjoyed this. It's good fun to listen to.

So many songs I've heard before but didn't know the source. The sound of the snare drum rules.

Wow, what an amazing album. I truly loved it. So many great songs and a lot stand out. The track “Rhythm (Devotaed to the Art of Moving Butts” has opened my third eye. I never knew a track from 1990 could have such a modern sounding synth sample, it itches my brain like crazy- straight ear candy to me. There were like 3 songs I found very solid but they were kinda filler-ey (I guess), they had very good messages for the younger audience but compared to the other really strong tracks, they’re not as crazy. They weren’t bad though, just, not something I’d replay again personally. Overall I’m thinking of giving this album a 9.0-9.3/10. Everyone, go listen to it!

Cool group!

mais uma vez: absurdo, fora da casinha, qualidade pesadíssima isso foi o debut dos caras.

dos maiores debuts do hiphop de mto longe. até da década de 90 em geral mto forte. gostei até mais do que do outro que passou aqui. can i kick it eh boa demais vsf. bom pra caraio!

A member of a tribe called quest was recently at my fav cinema and I didn't go because the tickets for the q+a were too expensive. sigh.

Sunny afternoon hip hop. Nice.

1/1001 Can I kick it? YES YOU CAN Can I... kick it? YES YOU CAN Can I kick it? YES YOU CAN

There’s something really appealing in how loose and musical this feels. The jazz influence isn’t just aesthetic, it actually shapes the flow, rhythms breathe, samples feel chosen with intent, and nothing is overly rigid. It’s not especially complex structurally, but it doesn’t need to be, because the groove itself keeps evolving in subtle ways. It’s the kind of record that feels alive rather than constructed, and that goes a long way.

As with the previous ATCQ album, this flows really well but just doesn't do a lot for me. I can appreciate the talent in the rhythm and lyricism. However, nothing stands out and it just passed me by.

Joyful

🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑 duh 1: Bad | 2: Okay, No Desire to Revisit | 3: Good, Conditionally (OR Inconsistent Mix of Qualities | 4: Great (OR Technically amazing but missing the sauce emotionally) | 5: Amazing

Ugh this was so cool???? Wiped my feet REALLY good on the rhythm rug and didn’t want this to end. Point off for uhhh vague misogyny vibes I guess?

This was alright. I liked the range of samples and it flowed nicely but it struggled to maintain my attention and lacked a bit of bite.

I’m a sucker for the jazzier hues of hip hop and this had some nice samples used from bygone eras. Found it had a relaxed flow in most of the songs which fit the mood I was in but could imagine others might find it a little lackadaisical. The beats had that J Dilla timing which has become a bit trite with the advent of lo-fi hip hop, but was likely breaking new ground at the time.

I might need to sit on this one for a little bit, it didn't catch me on the first listen but I hear something in it that's cool.

Mítico album, mítico grupo. Cultura. No lo había escuchado entero nunca. Mucho estilo la manera de rapear, muuuuy suave todo, recontra agradable al oído. Creo que es una gran recomendación para hacerle a alguien que está negado con el rap, siento que puede entrar por acá. Porque además tiene un montón de samples de temas mega conocidos. Can I kick it? es como tocar el cielo con las manos

Unexpectedly perfect.

Nice

Känner lite samma som med Queen latifah, det är kul i nån låt men blir såå segt med ett helt album.

Tribe är en av mina getter och det här är kaaaaanske deras bästa album.

Underbara beats med smakfulla samplingar. Samma känsla som jag fick av beastie boys pauls boutique, men mer smooth. Lou reed-samplingen i ”can i kick it” är väl en av hiphop-historiens mest eleganta? Älskar när det är så här arkeologisk och man sitter och försöker gissa sig till var de mindre uppenbara bitarna knyckts ifrån. Härligt att tänka på de omsorgsfulla skivaffärsbesöken i slutet på 80-talet. Otroligt svag för conscious rap-rörelsen. Så organiskt, svängigt och musikaliskt. Blir varm av Q-tips lena stämma. Påminner om kendricks laid-back-läge.

Väldigt trevligt sound, men jag är ledsen alltså, BJÄÄÄÄÄÄRING

Som att lyssna på Do the right thing. Eller Nåt sånt.

There's a mellowness to the delivery of this album, it's somewhat laid back and grooves along nicely. Hip-hop is not music that I typically listen to but this is a good listen. I can recognise some of the samples too! The album art is great. An aficionado of hip-hop would probably rate this album much higher than me. Three stars. 1 "Push It Along" (3/5) 2 "Luck of Lucien" (3/5) 3 "After Hours" (3/5) 4 "Footprints" (3/5) 5 "I Left My Wallet in El Segundo" (4/5) 6 "Pubic Enemy" (3/5) 7 "Bonita Applebum" (3/5) 8 "Can I Kick It?" (5/5) 9 "Youthful Expression" (3/5) 10 "Rhythm (Devoted to the Art of Moving Butts)" (3/5) 11 "Mr. Muhammad" (4/5) 12 "Ham 'n' Eggs" (3/5) 13 "Go Ahead in the Rain" (3/5) 14 "Description of a Fool" (3/5) Total -46 Average - 3.29 307/1001 168/307 albums reviewed were new to me

So chill and hypnotic, a pleasure to attest. A loungeful experience, of calm and rest. Nocturnal animals, of great charisma. Lyrical spirits, of wisdom and rythm. Its such a good album that you can see how influential was. Despite the years its such a specific subset of Hip-Hop, that its not common to listen to something like this in the mainstream. And for that reason, is refreshing, invigorating. The lyrics are something hilarious in how despite being in a flow so old and kinda 80s generic, are so capable of illustrating and constructing complex and interesting narratives. Narratives that are funny and varied in a way that feels like a novel. It baffles me how this album flows, from song to song, from story to story. I liked it a lot.

It was fun and upbeat but not my favorite

Not my cup of tea.

This is a smart, influential and pioneering album. It absolutely deserves it's place in a 'must listen' list as Tribe barged in and carved out a place for their vision of hip hop. The quality of the rhymes ('songwriting', I guess?) is top-notch and showcases the group's love of language and rhyme.. "I Left My Wallet..", "Can I Kick It?", "Youthful Expression", & later "Ham n' Eggs" are all absolutely incredible. Funky, fun jams that have some great jazz and r&b samples underpinning them. But, through all the talent, there are a few rough edges that haven't been sanded down, yet. I counted no fewer than two per song of the... (... ... ...Wait... ... ... now drop it) .. overused 'dramatic' pause. The whole record is a little long, and they seem to have a pretty shallow bag of tricks & samples, overall. (4/5) It's a debut effort and that lack of depth is on display. There's a huge well of raw talent, it just hasn't ripened yet. There's still plenty to like on here, in spite of the 'freshmen' feel.

I remember hearing the radio plays "Can I Kick It" and "Bonita Applebum" back in the day, but hadn't ever spent any time with them or heard a full album. Apparently I was missing out far more than I knew, though in a way that I most likely wouldn't have appreciated at the time. Sitting firmly in the transition from 80s to 90s hip hop, this one slips into a leisurely, uncluttered and inviting groove throughout. Blending jazzy instrumentation with some killer sampling, clever and educated lyrics, and a pinch of gospel that doesn't get (too) preachy, Tribe pleasantly reminds you that rap can be relatable like "I Left My Wallet," fun and playful like "Ham and Eggs," and doesn't have to be about gangs, drugs, and murder to entertain, ending with a full blown condemnation of that lifestyle and its veneration in "Description of a Fool." A surprisingly wholesome and thoughtfully constructed Sunday offering that makes me want to check out more of their journey, I'm chalking this one up as my first blind 5/5 on the list as I press play for a third visit.

Variety: 3 Adequacy: 5 Listenability: 5 Uniqueness: 4 Emotionality: 3 = 4 "Get inside the groove and get nasty/ Funky nasty, crazy classy" I have fond associations with this album and a whole slew of similar stuff from middle school. Aside from being a "safe" ( parents didn't have much to object to content-wise) choice for Midwest, suburban white kids, I remember it being way more chill and musical than most of the harder stuff I would hear on MTV. But it's possibly been since then that I've heard most of this other than the handful of tracks that still pop up on Satellite radio regularly. Let's see how it holds up. As with most hip-hop we've gotten on the list, I will be using whosampled.com, and possibly be making a playlist of those tracks. Changing things up as of this one and will be including samples going forward for anyone curious. Songs repeated throughout the album are only listed once so as to save on digital ink :) THE TRACKS "Push It Along" - Psychedelic birth flashback aside, this one eases you in pretty well to the sound. We're in good hands as Q-Tip acts as midwife to the group's sound ( does that make Phife Dawg the doula?). No one's doing anything too acrobatic, but the flows here are very solid. We even get some nice intros at the end provided by Jarobi. Sampled: "Loran's Dance' by Grover Washington, Jr. "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)" by Junior Mance ( original by Sly & the Family Stone); "Jagger the Dagger" by Eugene McDaniels; "It's Yours" by T La Rock and Jazzy Jay. "Luck of Lucien" - We get a call out to The Beatles ( or possibly the French National anthem) before the sweet, sweet groove sets in and Q-Tip starts the tribute to Lucien Revolucien ( had to look this up). So thinking it's probably the anthem. Though the track is full of affectionate little digs at the man, so maybe both? This feels very lighthearted, but not throwaway. Sampled: "Fourty Days" by Billy Brooks; "All You Need is Love" by The Beatles "After Hours" - The spotlight is on Q-Tip once again, and no wonder as the dude makes this look easy. An even funkier groove underlines this pleasant slice of life. The trials and tribulations of the outside world aren't invisible, put they can be pushed away momentarily for some good times with good friends. Sampled: "Remember Who You Are" by Sly & the Family Stone; "North Carolina" by Les McCann; "Hot Hot Summer Day" by Sugarhill Gang; "Footprints" - A nod to Stevie Wonder starts this one off, and Q-Tip is still holding down the fort. He's at full power here slicing through the verses with speed and focus. Where the last track was comforting in the face of reality, this one leans way more darkly philosophical and introspective. A mission statement maybe, with Jesse Jackson prividing some inspiration. Sampled:"Think Twice" by Donald Byrd; "Sir Duke" by Stevie Wonder; "Walk Tall" by The Cannonball Adderley Quintet feat. Jesse Jackson; "Son of Public Enemy ( Flavor Whop Version) by Public Enemy; "A House is Not a Home" by Dionne Warwick "I Left My Wallet in El Segundo" - Some nice Spanish guitar dishes the ball to Q-Tip, but alas, he fails to deliver what should have been an easy layup. This shaggy dog story goes nowhere, of course, but we don't even have fun on the journey. His flow is as lifeless as I've heard it and the beat is as elementary as it gets. Could have at leats been funnier. Hopefully this is a small blip. Sampled: "Funky" by The Chambers Brothers; "Sueno" by The Young Rascals; "Children's Story" by Slick Rick "Pubic Enemy" - So this one's about STD's, and specifically pubic lice I guess? And nothing to do with THE Public Enemy. I'm sure this sailed WAY above my head in middle school, if I even paid attention to the lyrics. It's also not that funny, but it's at least got more going on musically than "I Left My Wallet in El Segundo". Sampled: "Pity for the Lonely" by Luther Ingram; "Communication Is Where It's At" Billy the Baron and His Smokin Challengers; D'Ya Like Scratchin'? by Malcolm McLaren and World's Famous Supreme Team; "Do the Funky Penguin" by Rufus Thomas; "Funky President (People It's Bad)" by James Brown "Bonita Applebum" - Here it is. This is the one even the most casual of fan remembers if they remember any of these tracks. Everything is on point here. Lyrics, Q-Tip's chill flow, the music, he humor, the horniness... Top shelf Tribe. Sampled: "Daylight" by Ramp; "Memory Band" by Rotary Connection; "Fool Yourself" by Little Feat; "Soul Virgo" by The Cannonball Adderley Quintet; "Can I Kick It?" - Or maybe they remember this one best. Just as good. Think I may have heard this before I heard the Lou Reed song. Certainly before I knew who Lou Reed was, anyway. Classic. Sampled: "Walk on the Wild Side" by Lou Reed; "Spinning Wheel" by Lonnie Smith; "Sunshower" by Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band; "Fun" by Sly & the Family Stone "Youthful Expression" - My favorite lyrics so far on the album. This one keeps it simple, but not simplistic. There's plenty going on here, but it's TIGHT. Also my favorite sample on here - do yourself a favor and go listen to the source. Sampled: "Inner City Blues" by Reuben Wilson "Rhythm (Devoted to the Art of Moving Butts)" - Up there with the best headnodders. The beat on this is almost hypnotic. By this point Q-Tip has proved his skill and it's not a criticism to say that he might be one of the more consistent to ever do it. Never the flashiest or the most nimble, but rarely stumbles. And when he does ( See "...Wallet...") it's when you can hear his enthusiasm flag. He's the John Stockton of hip-hop. Sampled: "Get Off Your Ass and Jam" by Funkadelic; "Soul Makossa" by Manu Dibango; "Pull Up to the Bumper (12 Inch Version)" by Grace Jones; "Keep on Doin' It" by The New Birth; "Black Rhythm Happening" by Eddie Gale "Mr. Muhammad" - Most creative use of samples on the album on this tribute track to DJ and producer. Solid stuff, if not the cream of the crop. Sampled: " Brazilian Rhyme (Beijo Interlude)" by Earth, Wind & Fire; "Medley: Vertical Invader/T.H./Dr. Honoris Causa" by Weather Report; "Electric Frog" by Kool & the Gang; "Superappin'" by Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five "Ham 'n' Eggs"- Tribe are most definitely a deeper group that this, but in my memory ALL their songs were like this. Funny slice of life stuff. The Pharcyde would certainly take this sort of thig and run with it. Delightful. Also best chorus on the album, hands down. Sampled: "We've Gotta Find a Way Back to Love" by Freda Payne; "Nappy Dugout" by Funkadelic "Go Ahead in the Rain" - Their most danceable on the album I think. While steam isn't anywhere close to running out, things have begun to run together a bit near the end. Sampled: "Son of Slide" by Slave; "Rainy Day, Dream Away" by Jimi Hendrix; "Joy and Pain (Live in Los Angeles)" by Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly; "Classic Funke" by Brother Jack McDuff; "Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing" by Stevie WOnder "Description of a Fool" - Sold ending with something of a social message song. It doesn't hit hard and shock, but that's not what Tribe is here to do. Even when Q-Tip is laying down some real world wisdom there's always, always a funky ass groove underlining the point. Sampled: "Running Away" by Roy Ayers Ubiquity; "Running Away" by Sly & the Family Stone; "Still Good - Still Like It" by B.T. Express; "Don't Make Me Wait (Special Version)" by Peech Boys; "Miss You" by The Rolling Stones; "Braggin & Boastin" by The Jungle Brothers HIGHLIGHTS - "Push It Along" - "Luck of Lucien" - "After Hours" - "Footprints" - "Bonita Applebum" - "Can I Kick It?" - "Youthful Expression" - "Rhythm (Devoted to the Art of Moving Butts)" - "Ham 'n' Eggs" - "Go Ahead in the Rain" - "Description of a Fool" MIDLIGHTS - "Pubic Enemy" - "Mr. Muhammad" - "Description of a Fool" LOWLIGHTS - "I Left My Wallet in El Segundo" FINAL THOUGHTS Overall this was just as good as I remember it, though I don't recall being so annoyed by anything as I was by that one track. Definitely looking forward to more stuff from them, but no idea how many they have on the list. In addition to diving into more of their stuff, as well as work from associated acts, I also plan on giving the sample playlist a couple of spins. For those interested, you can find it here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7az5SAtq2JTE653Swddw3N?si=89153e2c0b8a445a PLAYLIST ALTERATIONS - "I left My Wallet in El Segundo" does not make the cut FURTHER LISTENING - The Sweet Life by Reuben Wilson - Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde - by The Pharcyde - 3 Feet High and Rising by De La Soul - All Hail the Queen by Queen Latifah - Of the Heart, of the Soul and of the Cross: The Utopian Experience by P.M. Dawn - A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing by Black Sheep - Reachin' (A New Refutation of Time and Space) by Digable Planets - Done by the Forces of Nature by The Jungle Brothers

Good album. It showcases rap skill without descending into vulgarity or sacrificing authenticity. A Tribe Called Quest have the ability to drop serious bars and they do so rapping about hanging out with friends. It stands in sharp contrast to its contemporaries that may include serious skills but be burdened by provocative vulgarity (N.W.A -1989) or be dismissed as novelty (Ice Ice Baby & Can't Touch This - both 1990 as well). A Tribe Called Quest reward your curiosity with a fresh jazzy sound. This album was perfect Sunday fair. In 1990 rap was just a novelty to my young Midwest self. When I gravitated to rap a few years later (and older) it would be the raw and coarse gangsta rap that caught my barely teenage attention. So I missed out on cool laid back beats and fun little stories that populate the tracks of "People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm." How sad for me. Its an album I never went back to, until now. Yeah, I'd heard "Can I Kick It?" but little else. I was missing out. This album is full of curiosity and jocular comradery. Imagine a world where this became the dominant rap success of the decade.

Es de 2015 y ya usaban audios incrustados, (se lleva ahora en 2026). Es rap, me recuerda un poco a Ren, pero creo que este es americano.

great early rap and hip hop

Бляяяяя ЗАЕБАЛ РЕП ГДЕ РОК !!! Почему я эту хуйню должен слышать перед тем как умру ахахахах

Not to my tastes.

I can tell this album is from the early 90's, maybe can be a great album for a lot of people, if you love this style of rap, but it's not for me at all, still can apreciate a good album

A couple of decent songs but overall just not for me. I do enjoy some rap and hip hop but couldn't really get into this much.

Me gustó MUCHO este album. No soy de escuchar este tipo de música y disfruté mucho de este cambio, es música que te hace sentir cool 😎 Me gusta muchísimo que se incorporen tantos elementos, cada canción es muy compleja y tiene como varias capas. Se siente como si se fuera construyendo la canción con cada minuto que pasa. Mis canciones favoritas fueron: - Push it Along - Can I Kick It? - Footprints - Bonita Applebum Me compraría un vinilo 100%

Parece que el sonido es re viejo, además TANTOS instrumentos vas a tener? Muy bueno, alto groove, me parece algo bizarro pero muy bien logrado, me hace acordar a De La Soul.

Another banger from the boys in the tribe. 5

I like the rhythm and beats on this album. Definitely some kool grooves and upbeat tempos.

Very enjoyable. Great samples, voices, and often humorous and interesting lyrics.

Pretty good. Elements of it sound a bit dated and they've got a few albums with good tracks, which might argue for a best of. But this was enjoyable

I'm pretty bummed to be done with the Tribe albums on the list so soon, because they've been one of the most consistently great artists on the list. It's also album number 250 for me(which is hilarious because the other Tribe album was 150). This marks my last outing by Tribe, including the Q-Tip solo album. And what an outing it is! Their excellent lyricism, funky flows, and top-shelf sampling are all present in full force here. It's hard not to love the laid-back, positive, and all-around enjoyable vibes of this album, especially with the violent and aggressive gangster rap coming out in this time period. The interplays and flows are top notch, and the lyrics are both political and somewhat relatable. It's just a great album from a great band.

beaucoup de samples et de loops, des fois j'aime ça m'amuser à m'identifier c'est quoi le sample et son interconnection avec d'autres oeuvres (Killing me softly!) Des fois je trouve ça un peu lourd des morceaux de 2 mesures répétés ad nauseam. Je pense que j'ai préféré l'autre album de Tribe, mais j'avoue avoir écouté d'une oreille plutôt distraite. Le hip-hop c'est plus ou moins mon bag, je suis capable d'apprécier, mais mettons que c'est pas le genre d'affaire que je mets spontanément chez nous.

Une autre excellent Tribe. Je préfère low end theory qui me semble plus jazzy mais celui-ci a quand même son lot de classiques.

Absolutely phenomenal!!! If you have ears. Treat them with this gem!💎

This was a long one, and I continued to enjoy it the whole way, which I take as a good sign. I can tell this was a foundational or early version of a lot of hip hop, and might have been instrumental in a new style that other artists jumped off of. The beats were excellent, and I always enjoy the style of the music dropping out on a particularly powerful lyric.

This album is so cool and smooth, it's like roaming slowly in a convertible without a care in the world. Perfect for a Monday. Nice cover art for once. Favorite Songs: After Hours ; Can I Kick It?

Now this, I really liked. Proper old school hip hop, utterly classic, not a moment wasted, and I want more. Bangers all the way down. 5/5.

An absolute classic, Tribe are hip-hop Mount Rushmore for me

Having not listened to this in the 90s, it's so obvious how this became the root/inspiration to much of the genre that followed. Effortless, timeless beats and production. Not my cup of tea when it comes to lyrics and rhythm, but is a project you have to recognize as consequential based on everything that came after.

Another group I've been meaning to check out at some point, as I've known the name for years but never listened to them. I really enjoyed this album, it got catchy lines and funky sounds, what more could you want?!

This was a fun listen. Well produced. An all around good time!

Perhaps I was distracted but I didn't love it as much as I have similar albums in the past. Still a solid offering and overall a good day on the 1001 Album Generator

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐- Musikaliskt, coolt, funkigt, jazzigt och uppfriskande positivt. Jämnt album utan några bottennapp, får därför en 5a men en svag. Bäst är Push it along, I left my wallet in El Segundo, Bonita Applebum, Can I kick it?, Mr. Muhammed, Ham 'n' eggs, Go ahead in the rain

This album is a great blend of hip hop, funk, and sampling. The message is fantastic, the groove is there and they aren't afraid to take some risks. It's a groundbreaking album to transition out of 80s hip hop into 90s hip hop.

This is an album I would have enjoyed more than I did if I was in a better mood for it. I had a very full day and minimal time for an hour long record. I liked the beats and the samples. What I caught lyrically I also liked. This felt like something I needed the lyrics in front of me for, and I wasn’t able to do that. I’m giving it a four rating. It could’ve been a five if it was a better day.

Disclaimer: I love Tribe. This isn't my favourite of their offerings, however. It's got some great hits (Can I Kick It?), and it's a groovy classic hip hop record, but the goofiness (Ham 'N' Eggs anyone?) undercuts the all-time-ness of the record. 7/10

its a masterclass in creative sampling and relaxed, intelligent storytelling What stands out to me is how it moved away from the harder sounds of the early 90s to create a vibe that is incredibly smooth and jazz-heavy Tracks like 'Can I Kick It?' and 'Bonita Applebum' show a level of artistry that feels both nostalgic and timeless. For me, this album represents a turning point in hip-hop where the genre became more experimental and laid-back, proving that a project can be both sophisticated and easy to listen to at the same time

Absolutely incredible sound mix

This was an absolutely delightful album. I had 0 expectations going in and enjoyed it a lot

Good album. Second album that I heard from A Tribe Called Quest and in my opinnion this wasn't as good as The Low End Theory but still a solid album. Liked the groove and rhythms.

It’s not totally my vibe, but it’s chill enough. I do get a bit tired of the same beat over and over, so it’s more background music for me, but I like the fact that this album one of the early hip-hop albums without all the hate — it’s really light and easygoing. Plus, back then it was actually something new for people. love it

no es mucho mi estilo pero god

8/10

As rap/hip hop albums go, I didn't hate this.

Four stars just based on how much i loved it in college, Left My Wallet in El Segundo & Bonita are all-timers

R +B Regea Rap, Es hört sich gut an und ich fühle mich gut

This album made me feel nostalgic.

3.5⭐️/5 04.06.2026

I've always been aware of this album and its influence but hadn't sought it out. It's not entirely my thing but I did enjoy it and it was a really cool listen.

Me ha gustado bastante, aunque solo me guardo "Can I kick it?". Tengo que volver a oírlo prestando más atención.

mmm just no

das is so oldschool hip hop, am skateplatz sitzen und chillen und kiffen

Tracks are very groovy, I can see why a lot of these sounds are foundational to hiphop.

I've heard bits and parts of this since then, but never really digested the entire thing. Good stuff from a genre I don't normally listen to with a ton of music. The slow, lackadaisical, delivery of rhymes fits well with the groove, but it gets very repetitive throughout the full record.

Great hip hop album. Can I Kick It is a classic

This was a long one, and I continued to enjoy it the whole way, which I take as a good sign. I can tell this was a foundational or early version of a lot of hip hop, and might have been instrumental in a new style that other artists jumped off of. The beats were excellent, and I always enjoy the style of the music dropping out on a particularly powerful lyric.

Right off the bat I thought oh no, not a rap album. I was determined to give it a chance and it turned out to be a fun listen! The album just grew on me and I got more and more into it. I am going to give this 4 stars because it was such a surprise to me and it's obviously well performed and produced.

Joy

Brilliant album top to bottom. Incredible and inventive beats perfectly matching Q-Tip and Phife Dawg.

Loved the jazz elements Great lyrics

Tiene onda. Entre hip hop, jazz y funk. No es lo mío, pero se deja escuchar. Canción: Can I Kick It?

4/5 Ziemlich cool 😎

Not my tipe but my sister liked it very much

i've only listened to The Low End in full a long time ago, so this is totally new for me Push It Along - 5/5 Luck of Lucien - 3/5 After Hours - 4/5 Footprints - 4/5 I Left My Wallet in El Segundo - 3/5 Pubic Enemy - 3/5 Bonita Applebum - 5/5 Can I Kick It? - 5/5 Youthful Expression - 3/5 Rhythm (Devoted to the Art of Moving Butts) - 4/5 Mr. Muhammad - 3/5 Ham 'n' Eggs - 3/5 Go Ahead in the Rain - 4/5 Description of a Fool - 4/5 Average score: 3.8/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ eh, this doesn't beat The Low End in my opinion. most of the tracks just didn't impact me in the same way. the album is still a vibe tho, especially Can I Kick It?

not as good as the low end theory, but having something this good as your debut album is incredible.

Not being a fan of rap, I went in with low expectations, but was pleasantly surprised.

atrapado en los 90´s...

Tribe changed the game

Great

Neh coole beats maar niet leuk

Lo sentí más un soundtrack de alguna película más que un álbum en sí. Más allá de eso, los beats de cada canción y la producción me parecieron increíbles y muy interesantes. Sentí que se quedaron a medio camino, algo les faltó para terminar de gustarme, no es un "wow", tampoco un "ugh", sino más bien un "meh". Hay temazos, pero hay canciones que yo las consideré un poco de relleno pero bueno, mejor que muchos álbumes que he escuchado es.

++: Push It Along, Luck of Lucien, After Hours, Footprints, Pubic Enemy, Bonita Applebum, Can I Kick It?, Youthful Expression, Mr. Muhammad, Ham 'n' Eggs, Description of a Fool +: Rhythm (Devoted to the Art of Moving Butts), Go Ahead in the Rain +-: I Left My Wallet in El Segundo 8,6/10

Can they kick it? Most certainly they can.

NADA QUE DECIR 20/10

okay not exactly my vibe but that’s what’s great about this website, wouldn’t have heard of this album if it wasn’t for this. overall some songs were fun but in the end a bit overwhelming and i just got tired

yesss. cant believe this was 1990!

Ikke så meget mug

Pior que achei divertido o início, gostoso ouvir as rimas batendo. Os caras meteram o hino da frança do início da All You Need is Love. Os caras pegam altas partes de outras músicas. Parece que não acaba nunca o álbum, e fica muito repetitivo. E uma música não parece linkar na outra. Foi ok, quase foi pra 2 estrelas por ser repetitivo e longo, mas vou deixar 3 por ter sido divertido algumas horas.

It's not as good as LET, and some of the samples I found a bit annoying, but it's still very, very good. Q-Tip is a phenomenal rapper. High 4

Their debut album. Hip Hop. Definitely a nice change of pace from Gangsta Rap. Clever and streetwise lyrics with some positivity too. The production is excellent as is the vocal delivery. Can I Kick It is a great track. A fantastic Hip Hop album.

Smart rap for smart people.

God Tier

Love some Tribe.

3.5

Better than I remembered

I enjoy their other two albums more. But still great.

The hip hop picks in this book are consistently great.

Masterpiece.

Quite good

Really good album. Would say 4/5 because the songs were good, quite similar but had variation but at the end remixes of previous songs were too repetitive and got boring

Yeah, this is early hip-hop. I like hip-hop because it is on the edge of my techno/ beats world and it can be great. This is ... Okay. I think I don't love the singer's voice and it is ... For ME it is not really outstanding on its own, like there are lots of artists that crowd that room that I would choose first. Nothing here is to hate or bad-mouth, just ... it falls into my "meh" category.

Good

Love the cheap rhymes

A lot of fun and some excellent beats!! I want to listen to After Hours right now. This album being the first one on the challenge sets the bar really high.

Se un album inizia con un bambino che piange, riceve automaticamente una stella. Non ho nemmeno sentito il resto (che è comunque mediocre).

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Tiene muchos temas que son conocidos que los usan en las canciones. Está la versión de PARIA PARIA PARIA PAPA de Catriel y Paco amoroso, mucho stevie wonders, hay varios varios. Escuchar el album todo seguido es un poco cansador y repetitivo.

It was okey very repetitive beats but it was given 90's new york so thats what i liked from it

I really like the story telling on this album. The old school samples are always the best. I think the only song I’ve heard previously was Can I Kick It? which I loved. The way they pull and blend several different samples from different genres is amazing.

Loved this album a lot!

Meh

Loooove tribe called quest always

Great album that I need to revisit again soon

Good album.

Old but gold.

Probably not my jam but I can totally understand why this is a good album to a lot of people

This is my favorite style of hip hop.

I really like ATCQ

Tribe's sound is infectious. Not as good an album as The Low End Theory, but it has a few classics on it.

What an amazing album! Incredible flow and sick beats.

It isn’t rap if you just rhyme some words and talk monotone all the was through a beat. Clearly a talentless bunch of people with the only redeeming feature being the small sections of sampling they have included from other more talented artists

Well made album, but just not my taste

Very monotonal but decent. I usually don't focus much on the lyrics so I might be missing something. Anyways, a full hour for this kind of record is way too much.

One thing I've learned from 1001 Albums is that I like hip hop a whole lot more than rap. The beats are good, the rhymes are fun, and although this kind of music just isn't really up my alley, I appreciate the art. Plus, the samples on this album are all of songs that I like.

After Hours is a mood. It definitely feels like listening to a piece of history, but in a good way. The sampling of Stevie Wonder in Footprints was delightful. I like Mr. Muhammad quite a bit. I think there's definitely something about New York based hip-hop that definitely grabs me more than other regions.

- i love the sound -- i've been listening to a lot of funk lately and this has a similar feeling - the sax... hell yeah - i probably never would've listened to this album outside of this site but i have been wanting to get into rap and hip hop for so long and this seems like a great starting point - favorite tracks: luck of lucien, can i kick it?, go ahead in the rain - rating: 4/5

THE GOATS banger beats as always while not as flawless top to bottom as following albums low-end theory or midnight mauraders (feels like latter half runs slightly out of steam), still incredible production and flows 4/5

This is pretty good stuff. Not my genre at all but has a lot of styles mixed in.