A Tribe Called Quest was a pioneering hip-hop group formed in 1985 in Queens, New York. Consisting of members Q-Tip, Phife Dawg, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, and Jarobi White, the group is known for their innovative fusion of jazz samples, socially conscious lyrics, and laid-back flow. They were instrumental in shaping the sound of alternative hip-hop in the early 1990s with critically acclaimed albums like "The Low End Theory" and "Midnight Marauders."
A Tribe Called Quest's music often tackled themes of race, politics, and identity, earning them a dedicated following and influencing a generation of hip-hop artists. Their song "We The People...." from their final album "We Got It from Here... Thank You 4 Your Service" (2016) became a poignant anthem addressing issues of division and unity in America. The group's legacy continues to resonate in the hip-hop community, cementing their status as one of the most important and influential groups in the genre's history.
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