April 19th 1994 saw the release of one of what would go on to be recognised as one of the greatest Hip Hop albums of all time, Nas’s seminal debut, ‘Illmatic’. Following much talked about appearances on Main Source’s ‘Live at the Barbecue’, MC Serch’s ‘Back to the Grill’, and the release of the now classic soundtrack cut ‘Halftime’, Illmatic delivered on the hype with a compact 10 track offering helmed by the cream of Mid 90s Hip Hop production talent: DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Q-Tip, Large Professor and L.E.S. Pairing crisp head nod drums with an eclectic palate of Jazz, Funk and Soul samples, the all star line up of producers prepared a musical backdrop over which Nas delivers a no holds barred guided tour of life growing up in New York’s Queensbridge projects. Sampled cuts range from the timeless Jazz of Ahmad Jamal and Jazz Funk of Donald Byrd to the Pop of Michael Jackson via well sampled staples by the likes of Kool & the Gang.
In celebration of the album’s 25th year, WhoSampled partnered once again with Wax Poetics Magazine to present an exclusive mix of album cuts, remixes, interview snippets and of course tracks sampled in the album’s making mixed by Chris Read. On March 3rd 1989, De La Soul released their critically acclaimed debut album ‘3 Feet High and Rising’ and Hip Hop music changed forever. At a time when samples of James Brown and various other breakbeat staples ruled supreme, De La Soul and long time production partner Prince Paul cast the net far wider, snatching up snippets of vintage Soul, Rock n Roll, Disco, Spoken Word albums and children’s records to create a collage the likes of which had not been heard before and would not be heard again until the release of Beastie Boys’ similarly eclectic Paul’s Boutique several months later. Lyrically, the album married zany humor, honest observations of real life and occasional social commentary. Released less than a year after N.W.A’s ground breaking ‘Straight Outta Compton’ and Public Enemy’s politically charged opus ‘It Takes A Nation of Millions’, ‘3 Feet High and Rising’ offered a light hearted counterpoint to the harder edged sounds emerging on both coasts and would set the scene for revered Long Players of comparable stature from groups including A Tribe Called Quest and The Pharcyde in the years that followed.
In celebration of the 30th Anniversary of this classic album, WhoSampled teamed up with Wax Poetics to present an exclusive mixtape of album tracks, original sample material, alt versions, interview snippets and more, mixed by Chris Read. A little over 10 years ago Chris Read released a mixtape called ‘The Diary’, an ambitious mix of 801 iconic Hip Hop tracks in order of release from 1979 to 2009 in an 80 minute mix. It took literally years to put together and created enough buzz when it came out to set in motion a minor obsession with chronologically arranged mixes, the main result of which was the Classic Material mis series, a set of 16 mixes each containing music from a specific year in Hip Hop history (in date order of course) hosted right here on this site.Volume Two, takes the concept a level deeper, this time reconstructing classics from Hip Hop’s first decade from their constituent sample material. Arranged chronologically of course, this mix reassembles popular Hip Hop tunes from 1979 to 1989 utilising only the Funk, Soul, Rock and Jazz tracks from which they were originally composed. Close to 200 tracks appear.Original cover artwork by John Brotherhood in tribute to the late Buddy Esquire.
The Diary Volume 1.5 is a ‘remixtape’ released as a follow up of sorts to Chris Read’s popular rap chronology mixtape ‘The Diary’. The concept expands on the chronology theme of the original, this time concentrating on trends in production: one iconic track from each year between 1989 and 2009, remixed in tribute to the popular production styles of the original year of release, from the James Brown influenced style of the late 80s and the jazz inflected styles of the early 90s to the unique sounds of producers Buckwild, Jay Dee, DJ Premier and others. For this 10th Anniversary expanded edition ten additional tracks put together around the same time that were not included on the original CD have been added. Released October 19th 1993, Black Moon’s classic debut LP ‘Enta Da Stage’ celebrates its 25th Anniversary this week. Produced entirely by Da Beatminerz, the album’s production style epitomises early 90s East Coast boom bap sonics with laid back, filtered jazz-funk samples meeting crunchy drums, cut choruses and gritty wordplay. In celebration of the anniversary we’ve teamed up once again with Wax Poetics magazine to present this exclusive mixtape pairing album tracks and remixes with their sample sources, interview snippets and more.
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Mixed by Chris Read. De La Soul’s third studio album ‘Buhloone Mindstate’ was released on 21st September 1993 and provided another step change in the celebrated band’s constant evolution. As the group’s last album produced by long time production partner Prince Paul, the LP was no less musically ambitious than previous efforts. Sample material, as before, touches on Soul, Funk, Rock & Jazz, this time with the incorporation of some guest vocalists and notably live instrumentation from jazz/funk legends and frequent James Brown collaborators Maceo Parker, Fred Wesley and Pee Wee Ellis. The result is an album that, even if not their best selling, certainly stands up to its critical acclaim 25 years after release. “It might blow up, but it won’t go pop” as the album’s mantra states. In celebration of the album’s 25th anniversary WhoSampled in collaboration with Wax Poetics Magazine present this exclusive mixtape of album cuts, remixes, interview snippets and of course original sample material, mixed by Chris Read.
February 9th 2018 marked the 25th Anniversary of Digable Planets debut LP ‘Reachin’ (A New Refutation of Time and Space)’, an album as memorable for its rich jazz-heavy sample material as it is for its evocation of the post-civil rights era poetry. The lead single ‘Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat)’ won a Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a duo or group in 1994 and the LP is frequently lauded as a classic of the era, largely due its innovative use of jazz.
Producer Butterfly, has stated the group’s ‘jazz group’ image was not initially intentional and that the group’s sound evolved from the resources they had available - his father’s record collection, which was mostly jazz. In celebration of the album’s 25th year, we’ve teamed up with Wax Poetics to present this exclusive mixtape of album tracks, alt versions, interview snippets and of course original sampled material, mixed by Chris Read.
Extended version of Chris Read’s cult 2007 mixtape ‘The Diary’, a chrnological mix of Hip Hop’s landmark recordings - 801 records in the blend.“Great! I couldn’t take it out of the CD player. I just needed to hear what was coming next!” (Andy Smith – Portishead)“So deep Incredible stuff”(DJ Yoda – Genuine Records)“A tour de force through the history of hip hop. A unique view of hip hop’s golden moments”(DJ Food – Ninja Tune / Solid Steel)“Bloody great! One of the best hip hop mixes I’ve heard in years.”(DJ Format – Genuine Records)“A mixtape king no question.”(DJ Ollie Teeba – The Herbaliser) “Megamixing at its finest Original and essential!”(DJ Plus One – The Scratch Perverts)“An amazing piece of work!”(Mr Thing – Former World DMC Team Champion)“This mix simply kicks ASS”(Freddy Fresh – Author, The Rap Records). On Nov 17th 2017 Craft Recordings, releases a 25th Anniversary Edition one of the greatest and most celebrated Hip-Hop albums of all time, The Pharcyde’s ‘Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde’. The album will be available as a Deluxe Extended Vinyl package (original album on 2LPs + 3 12” singles) and 2CD (original album, plus a full disc of bonus material) with audio remastered by Dave Cooley (J Dilla, Madvillain, Madlib) and will include non-album tracks, remixes, and rarities.
New liner notes by leading music journalist and author Jeff Weiss (Passion of the Weiss, LA Weekly) round out the package. Standard versions of the original album with remastered audio will also be available on vinyl and cassette. In celebration of this new release WhoSampled teamed up with Craft Recordings to present this exclusive mixtape of album tracks, remixes, alt versions and of course original sample material mixed by Chris Read.
Grand Puba’s debut LP ‘Reel to Reel’ celebrated its 25th anniversary a little less than a week ago. The album was recorded in the wake of Puba’s departure from Brand Nubian and the largely self-produced long player is more closely aligned sonically with the Nubians’ early work than the harder edged material they became known for post-split. Production wise it’s a relatively simple affair with catchy jazz loops and funk breaks providing the backdrop for Puba’s light hearted braggadocio. Staple samples (James Brown adlibs and the ubiquitous drumsof The Honey Drippers’ ‘Impeach’) rub shoulders with more obscure selections (Byrdie Green, Nathan Davis) to create a dynamic palate of sample material. Soul too is well represented with Otis Redding and Gladys Knight both making multiple appearances in our tracklist. Featured artists include tape-master Kid Capri and a young Mary J Blige.
Mixed by Chris Read. Celebrating its 25th year on 22nd September, Diamond D’s largely self produced debut LP ‘Stunts, Blunts & Hip Hop’ also featured production contributions from an all star cast that included Jazzy Jay, Showbiz, The 45 King, Large Professor and Q-Tip. The LP was notable for its eclectic sample sources from Blues to Funk, Soul and Jazz, largely steering clear of cuts that had previously been sampled by other artists. Together with Showbiz & A.G.’s debut (Runaway Slave), released the same day, it helped lay down the blueprint for the D.I.T.C sound, mining obscure cuts for memorable loops. In celebration of this classic album anniversary, we’ve teamed up with Wax Pooetics to present this exclusive mixtape of album cuts, remixes, alt versions, interview snippets and of course original sample material, mixed by Chris Read. Among the many greats of hip hop’s golden era currently celebrating their 25th year, Pete Rock & C.L.
Smooth’s debut long player ‘Mecca & the Soul Brother’ is rightly considered a standout - frequently lauded as one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time. The album owes its distinctive sound in no small part to the eclectic and inspired choice of sample material. In addition to drawing on sampled staples popularised in the late 80s (James Brown, The J.B.‘s), the album references jazz heavily and was pioneering in its use of layered samples, creating coherent tracks from small snippets of multiple disparate sources. In keeping with tradition, WhoSampled has teamed up with Wax Poetics to present this exclusive mixtape of album tracks, remixes, and of course original sample material, mixed by Chris Read.
Last month saw the 25th Anniversary of ‘Daily Operation’, the third studio album by one of Hip Hop’s most celebrated duos, Gang Starr. That anniversary having coincided with the release of our Ahmad Jamalb celebration mix, we’ve held this one back a few weeks but are pleased to now share with you this exclusive tribute mix to the much loved LP containing album tracks, interview snippets and of course original sample material. In keeping with tradition, this mix is presented in collaboration with and mixed. April 7th 2017 marks the 25th anniversary of Das EFX’s debut LP ‘Dead Serious’. Executive produced by EPMD, the LP shares its sonic template with Hit Squad productions of the era from the likes of Redman, K Solo and EPMD themselves. Densely layered samples are the order of the day, classic drum breaks, P-Funk basslines and layer upon layer of atmospherics and vocal snippets all appearing in spades. It’s the album’s vocal style however that defined it, with ‘Diggedy-Das’s playfully unique and subsequently much imitated style of slang being the LP’s most memorable feature.
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In keeping with tradition, present this exclusive mixtape of album tracks, alt versions and original sample material in collaboration, mixed by Classic Material’s. A continuation of sorts from the and, ‘The Breaks of.’ revisits the chronological theme of those mixes, this time reconstructing classic hip hop from the year in question utilising only the original sample material. This is the third mix in the series, this time rebuilding popular Hip Hop cuts from 1989 by the likes of 3rd Bass, Biz Markie, EPMD and De La Soul from their Funk, Soul, Rock & Jazz constituent sample sources. Artwork by in tribute to the Ultimate Breaks and Beats series, the original sampled breaks collection. I hope you enjoy! 22nd October 2016 marks the 25th Anniversary of Black Sheep’s classic debut LP ‘A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing’. The playful long player from the Queen’s New York duo continues in the tradition of output from fellow Native Tongues De La Soul and A Tribe Called Quest, drawing on a rich pallet of sample material - funk, soul, rock and jazz.
In celebration teamed up once again with to present this exclusive mix of album tracks, remixes, alt versions and of course original sample material, mixed by Classic Material’s. 24th September 2016 marks the 25th Anniversary of the release of A Tribe Called Quest’s classic sophomore LP ‘The Low End Theory’. Alongside 1993’s ‘Midnight Marauders’, the album vies for pole position on most Tribe fans’ lists of the group’s best LPs. The album also marks a pivotal moment in the group’s evolution, with founding member Jairobi departing to pursue the culinary arts, Phife steps to the fore as Q Tip’s principal companion on the mic. The album’s sample material draws heavily on jazz pairing the likes of Cannonball Adderley, Art Blakey and Jack McDuff with pounding drums and, of course, pushing the low end.
In keeping with tradition, we’ve teamed up with to present this exclusive mix of album tracks, alt versions, interview snippets and, naturally, original sample material, mixed by Classic Material’s. 30th July 2016 marks the 20th Anniversary of A Tribe Called Quest’s 4th and penultimate studio album, ‘Beats Rhymes & Life’. Produced almost entirely by the Ummah, a production outfit featuring a young J-Dilla, it’s rich in samples and displays a bass heavy, more stripped down production sound than previous albums. Also heavily featured is Consequence whose career was largely kickstarted by the release. In keeping with tradition teamed up with to present this exclusive mixtape of album cuts, alt versions and of course original sample material mixed by Classic Material’s. July 2nd 2016 marks the 20th anniversary of the release of De La Soul’s fourth studio LP ‘Stakes is High’.
A departure from the sonic identity of previous long play offerings, the album addresses social issues and the changing state of hip hop in ‘96 over production from the likes of the late great Jay Dee and ATCQ collaborator Skeff Anselm among others. Guest vocals come courtesy of Common and a young Mos Def. In celebration teamed up with to present this exclusive mixtape featuring tracks from the LP, alternate versions, remixes and of course original sample material used in the the creation of this much loved classic.
Mixed by Classic Material’s. June 25th 2016 marks the 25th Anniversary of the release of Pete Rock & CL Smooth’s classic debut EP ‘All Souled Out’, the 6 track Extended Player that placed one of hip hop’s best loved Producer / MC duos on the map and set the stage for two of the most revered albums of the early 90s, 1992’s ‘Mecca and the Soul Brother’ and 1994’s ‘The Main Ingredient. In celebration teamed up with to present this exclusive mixtape featuring tracks from the EP, alternate versions, interview snippets and of course original sample material used in the the creation of this all time classic. Mixed by Classic Material’s. 14th May 2016 marked the 25th Anniversary of the release of De La Soul’s classic sophomore album ‘De La Soul is Dead’. Following in the footsteps of 1989’s sample heavy ‘3 Feet High and Rising’, the album once again delves into unconventional and varied sample material from disco to spoken word via rock, jazz and soul with producer Prince Paul placing a unique spin on all of the above.
In celebration of the album’s 25th birthday, teamed up with to present an exclusive mixtape containing tracks from the album, remixes and, of course, original sample material used in the album’s production, mixed by Classic Material’s. Friday 4th December 2015 marked the 25th Anniversary of the release of Brand Nubian’s classic debut album ‘One for All’.
Notable for its use of unconventional sample material (see use of Edie Brickell’s ‘What I Am’ on the smash single ‘Slow Down’), this landmark release of the afro-centric era treads an unlikely path between political commentary and humorous braggadocio. In celebration of the album’s 25th birthday, teamed up with to present an exclusive mixtape containing tracks from the album, alternate versions, remixes and, of course, original sample material used in the album’s production, mixed by Classic Material’s. Saturday 14th November 2015 marked the 20th Anniversary of the release of The Pharcyde’s seminal sophomore album ‘Labcabincalifornia’. Produced in part by the late great Jay Dee together with various members of the group and guest producers including Diamond D, it’s a timeless long player that sounds as fresh today as the day it was released. In celebration of the album’s 20th birthday, teamed up with to present an exclusive mixtape containing tracks from the album, alternate versions, remixes, acapellas and, of course, original sample material used in the album’s production, mixed by Classic Material’s. A continuation of sorts from and, ‘The Breaks of.’ revisits the chronological theme of those mixes, this time reconstructing classic hip hop from the year in question utilising only the original sample material. Originally released on Limited Edition Cassette in the summer of 2013, I thought it was about time these mixes got an airing online.
This edition reconstructs the hits of 1988. Artwork by in tribute to the Ultimate Breaks and Beats series, the original sampled breaks collection. We hope you enjoy! A continuation of sorts from and, ‘The Breaks of.’ revisits the chronological theme of those mixes, this time reconstructing classic hip hop from the year in question utilising only the original sample material. Originally released on Limited Edition Cassette in the summer of 2013, I thought it was about time these mixes got an airing online. This edition reconstructs the hits of 1987.
Artwork by in tribute to the Ultimate Breaks and Beats series, the original sampled breaks collection. We hope you enjoy!
In celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the release of The Incredible Bongo Band’s classic debut LP ‘Bongo Rock’ and its sequel ‘The Return of The Incredible Bongo Band’, the Mr Bongo record label are issuing 40th Anniversary editions of both albums. In support of those releases, teamed up with to present this exclusive mixtape celebrating 40 years of the Incredible Bongo Band in sample based music: Original Bongo Band cuts alongside those who have sampled them from Sugarhill Gang and West Street Mob to Amy Winehouse, The Roots and Goldie via Kool G Rap, BDP and many more. Mixed by Classic Material’s.
For the past 3 to 4 months we’ve been posting a new free download bundle on each week, each one containing the bonus tracks from one of the now sold out Classic Material CD series. Those bonus tracks were a mixture of material previously featured on the Diary mixtapes and new remixes produced especially for the Classic Material CDs. To round off the series, here is a full download of the final CD of the series, a sort of ‘best of’ the remixes, previously limited to just 100 physical copies. The collection features 14 Chris Read Remixes taken from Classic Material Editions #1 to #14 featuring artists including Heavy D, Kool Chip, Ultramagnetic MCs, Erick Sermon, The Beatnuts and Common, each produced in tribute to the production styles popular at the time of original release. Our latest mix is another which sits outside our chronological series but is certainly stylistically in keeping with our mission. Taking you back to 1992, this mix revisits the debut album of a legendary West Coast group: In celebration of the 20th Anniversary of The Pharcyde’s seminal ‘Bizarre Ride’ album and in support of the forthcoming ‘Bizarre Ride Live’ tour Classic Material resident DJ Chris Read presents this special mix for OG West Coast label Delicious Vinyl in conjunction with Wax Poetics.
Comprising original album tracks, remixes, instrumentals, acapellas, original sample material and even some interview snippets from the time of release, this 40 minute mix takes in the high points of this incredible album and summarises why to us (and many others) it is a timeless classic. When we released Classic Material Edition #14 at the conclusion of our events series last year we said it would be the last in the series. It turns out we lied. With the release of our new t-shirt range in partnership with London sneaker boutique Foot Patrol and renowned street style photographer Normski fast approaching, we thought it would be a nice idea to bring back the mix series for one final Edition.Edition #15 will bring things more or less up to date with a two part mix.
Part 1, featured here, covers the years 2001 to 2005. Those of you who follow the mixes closely will realise that Part 1 is not an entirely new mix, but a reworking of parts of the much hyped Diary mixtape, released (it’s hard to believe) almost 5 years ago. Part 2 (an entirely new mix) will go on to cover the remaining years from 2006 onward. Not part of the Classic Material mix series as such, but mixed by Classic Material DJ and curator Chris Read in tribute to Adam Yauch, better known as MCA of the Beastie Boys who sadly passed away last week after a lengthy battle with cancer aged just 47. A few words from Chris Read:“Predictably, the internet has been awash with MCA / Beastie Boys tribute mixes in the days that have passed since the untimely passing of Adam Yauch.
I’ve listened to many, enjoyed a few but, as I often do, felt the need to put my own mark on it all. So, in less than 24 hours I set about putting together ‘Boutique Beats’, not your standard ‘best of’, but a collection of some of my favourites, laced with original breaks sampled by the Beastie Boys (largely but not exclusively for the Paul’s Boutique album), acapellas, remixes and plenty else besides.”. Edition#14 of our monthly Classic Material series pays tribute to the hip hop of the year 2000, the beginning of a new decade and the end of what many consider to be hip hop’s greatest era, the 90s. The year 2000 marked a turning point for the Indie scene with artists such as De La Soul, DJ Premier and others proving to the so called ‘back pack’ fraternity that credibility and club friendly / commercial music could co-exist.This mix is also a landmark for us here at Classic Material as it marks the end of our year long series of events and mixes.
There are however further Classic Material projects in the pipeline including a second range of t-shirts in collaboration with London sneaker boutique Foot Patrol and more music to come so please follow our blog to be kept informed!CD copies of this mix are now sold out! Visit our for more Classic Material products. Edition#13 of our monthly Classic Material series pays tribute to the hip hop of 1999, a year which marked a coming of age for the Indie Hip Hop scene. Whereas the previous year had been dominated by leftfield and arguably less accessible indie releases, 1999 delivered more accomplished and club friendly indie releases with labels such as Rawkus really growing into their hype. At the more commercial end of the spectrum big budget albums including Dre’s Chronic 2001 delivered on expectations.Other notable albums from the year include DJ Spinna’s Heavy Beats Volume 1 and underground classics including MF Doom’s ‘Operation Doomsday’ and Lootpack’s ‘Soundpieces’.CD copies of this mix are now sold out!
Visit our for more Classic Material products. Edition#12 of our monthly Classic Material series pays tribute to the hip hop of 1998, a year often celebrated as the pinnacle of the late 90s ‘Indie’ era. Revered independent labels including Rawkus, ABB, Fondle Em and countless other less well known imprints released some of their strongest material during the year. Major labels were quick to get in on the act with Tommy Boy launching its ‘Black Label’ imprint as an outlet for less commercial sounding output from the likes of Defari and DV Alias Khrist.Notable albums include Black Star seminal debut, Tribe Called Quest’s Ummah produced ‘Love Movement’ and Pete Rock’s star studded solo debut ‘Soul Survivor’.CD copies of this mix are now sold out! Visit our for more Classic Material products.
Edition#11 of our monthly Classic Material series pays tribute to the hip hop of 1997, a year which many associate with the dawn of the so called ‘Indie’ era. The music of 1997 set the stage the development of two distinct sounds over the following years, the underground independent sound nurtured by labels such as Correct, ABB, Rawkus and others and the commercial sound of the major labels typified by the output of artists such as Jay Z, Foxy Brown and others. Whilst the independent productions of the likes of Shawn J Period and DJ Hi Tek certainly broke new ground, the commercial output should not be written off, with novel sample sources still playing an important role (see Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz’ use of Steely Dan or Lil Kim’s use of Jeff Lorber for example).Notable albums include, of course, Biggie’s seminal ‘Life After Death’ and at the other end of the spectrum Jurassic 5’s debut ‘J5’ EP and Company Flow’s leftfield classic ‘Funcrusher Plus’.CD copies of this mix are now sold out! Visit our for more Classic Material products. Edition#10 of our monthly Classic Material series pays tribute to the hip hop of 1996, a year which marks a turning point for the genre with a divide growing between the popular RnB influenced sound and the underground ‘independent’ sound blossoming in reaction to it. Whilst many established artists including De La Soul openly attacked the emerging commercial sound of the day, artists such as Busta Rhymes managed to retain underground credibility and deliver more chart friendly offerings for major labels.Notable album releases include the Fugees’ commercially succesful yet credible ‘The Score’, Tribe Called Quest’s Ummah produced 4th album, ‘Beats Rhymes and Life’, Jay Z’s ‘Reasonable Doubt’ and Jeru’s ‘Wrath of the Math’ in stark contrast to it.
Debut releases from Kool Keith alias Dr Octagon and newcomers Company Flow set the tone for a new breed of leftfield acts.CD copies of this mix are now sold out! Visit our for more Classic Material products. Edition #9 of our monthly Classic Material series pays tribute to the hip hop of 1995. The output of ‘95 arguably typifies what is often referred to as the ‘mid 90s sound’, with filtered and layered grooves accompanying crisp programmed drums at a tempo generally far lower than in previous years.
The general trend for decreasing tempos peaked in ‘95 with a significant proportion of single releases barely breaking the 90bpm mark.1995 is also notable for the rise of a darker more melancholy production style with even the darkest of backdrops (Mobb Deep’s Shook Ones Part 2 for example) scoring as unlikely club hits. There were of course also a host of more typically upbeat club tracks, Blahzay Blahzay’s ‘Danger’ and ODB’s ‘Shimmy Shimmy Ya’ being good examples.CD copies of this mix are now sold out!
Visit our for more Classic Material products. Edition #8 of our monthly Classic Material series pays tribute to the hip hop of 1994, a year which for many is best remembered for giving us two of hip hop’s most revered debut albums, Nas’ Illmatic and Notorious B.I.G’s Ready to Die. It was also a golden year for radio and mixtape DJs with tapes from the likes of Funkmaster Flex, Stretch Armstrong, Doo Wop, Ron G and others being a key outlet for the new breed of underground acts as well as established names.Despite tempos generally drifting downward in comparison with previous years and the general sound of the year’s output being laidback and largely jazz infused, ‘94 had its fair share of anthems, Craig Mack’s ‘Flava In Your Ear’, Gang Starr’s ‘Mass Appeal’ and Channel Live’s ‘Mad Izm’ being notable examples.CD copies of this mix are now sold out!
Visit our for more CDs from the series. Edition #7 of our monthly Classic Material series pays tribute to the hip hop of 1993, a year which many consider the pinacle of the so called early 90s golden era. Sampling and production techniques honed during the early 90s had reached a natural maturity by 1993 with key golden era producers such as Pete Rock and the Beatnuts establishing their own trademark sounds. The East Coast also ushered in a new harder edged sound with Wu Tang and Onyx both delivering gritty debuts. On the West Coast, the ‘G Funk’ sound which found its feet the year prior delivered arguably its most accomplished album in the form of Snoop’s seminal LP, Doggy Style.
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1993 was also a great year for emerging undergound acts carving out their own sound, Souls of Mischief being a notable example.CD copies of this mix are now sold out! Visit our for more CDs from the series. Edition #6 of our monthly Classic Material series pays tribute to the hip hop of 1992, a year most notable for shifts in production techniques and styles and perhaps more importantly sampling trends. Abandoning over-saturated funk standards in favour of obscure jazz samples, producers such Showbiz, Diamond D, Q Tip and many others besides laid the foundations for the laid back jazz led sound that characterised countless East Coast classics of the early to mid 90s.
On the West Coast, Dr Dre’s seminal Chronic LP also broke new ground in terms of production style with a polished classicly LA sound that formed the blueprint for the ‘G Funk’ sound which ruled supreme throughout the early 90s.CD copies of this mix are now sold out! Visit our for more CDs from the series. Edition #5 of our monthly Classic Material series pays tribute to the hip hop of 1991, the year which really signalled the start of what many consider to be a golden period for club friendly credible hip hop releases.
Aside from numerous memorable LP releases, 1991 was above all a year of anthems - Tribe’s ‘Scenario’, Nice and Smooth’s ‘Hip Hop Junkies’, Showbiz and AG’s ‘Party Groove’ and many other club records with catchy hooks saw releases during the year. 1991 was also a solid year for long players with stand out debut LPs from Black Sheep and Main Source amongst others. Debut LPs from Del the Funkee Homosapien and Cypress Hill both broke preconceptions about the West Coast sound in very different ways.CD copies of this mix are now sold out!
Visit our for more CDs from the series. Edition #4 of our monthly Classic Material series pays tribute to the hip hop of 1990, a year when hip hop really spread its wings with a diverse range of new sounds breaking in all corners of the US and overseas. 1990 is probably most celebrated as being the birth of the ‘afro-centric’ era, with debut albums from X-Clan, Professor X, Poor Righteous Teachers, Tribe Called Quest and many others hitting the stores during the year. But 1990 was also an important year for the artists from the opposite end of the spectrum: Compton’s Most Wanted, Capital Punishment Organisation and Above The Law all released debut albums proving LA had more to offer than just NWA. Aside from new developments, established artists including LL Cool J, Big Daddy Kane, Public Enemy and EPMD all dropped certified classics. As with previous editions, our mix places classic cuts alongside the lesser heard.CD copies of this mix are now sold out!
Visit our for more CDs from the series. Edition #3 of our monthly Classic Material series pays tribute to the hip hop of 1989, another year in which the genre’s dominant sounds changed drastically. As the James Brown influenced sound that had dominated the late 80s played out its final days, producers from all corners of the genre turned their attentions to sampling the bass heavy West Coast sound of Parliament, Funkadelic and Zapp. Acts such as De La Soul and the Jungle Brothers burst on to the scene injecting a light hearted honesty into their lyrical content which paved the way for the emerging ‘new school’ sound of the early 90s. Early releases from the likes of X Clan hinted at the ‘afrocentric’ sound that would come to prominence in the following years. As with previous editions, our mix places classic cuts alongside the lesser heard.CD copies of this mix are now sold out!
Visit our for more CDs from the series. Bridging the gap between the disco rap of the early 80s and the early sample based hip hop of the mid to late 80s (featured on the two mixes we put together for Classic Material Edition #1) is a rich groove of drum machine led rap tracks characterised by the raw stripped down sound of bass heavy 808 kicks and snappy hand claps. But somewhere else in the melting pot of music released in that same era is the unlikely blend of fast paced electronic beats with dancefloor sensibilities, funk, rap and leftfield European electronica that formed the electro scene of the day.Whilst the sub-genres are plentiful, this mix doesn’t concentrate too heavily on any one of them; West Coast dancefloor cuts from the likes of Egyptian Lover rub shoulders with European pioneers Kraftwerk and East Coast electro rap and electro funk. As with all the Classic Material mixes, classic cuts stand alongside the rare and lesser heard. Originally issued as a bonus track on the Classic Material Edition #1 CD, we’re pleased to make this mix available online in association with. Edition #2 of our monthly Classic Material series pays tribute to the hip hop of 1988, a year which many consider the ‘golden year’ of the late 80s.
As samplers took over from drum machines as the producer’s tool of choice, the James Brown drum sound ruled supreme and lyrical subject matter explored new territory. With seminal (and at the time controversial) album releases from the likes of Public Enemy and NWA, this was a year that changed hip hop forever. This mix features classic and some lesser known cuts from singles and albums released in 1988.CD copies of this mix are now sold out! Visit our for more CDs from the series. Part 2 of the first edition of the Classic Material mix series documents hip hop’s progression through the years 1984 to 1987, an era in which hip hop’s prominent sound changed drastically with the increasing popularity of drum machine programmed beats and early sampling technology.
This mix leans quite heavily toward sample based material from the latter part of that era so we’ve thrown an extra treat on the CD version – a bonus mix of electro rap and electro funk from the early to mid 80s.CD copies of this mix are now sold out! Visit our for more CDs from the series. This is the first edition of ‘Classic Material’, a brand new series of mixtapes celebrating over 30 years of recorded rap music. Edition #1 documents hip hop’s birth on wax and it’s formative years, 1979-1983, from the disco and boogie influenced sound of the late 70s through to the early drum machine tracks of the mid 80s. Each following month we will documenting a subsequent era or year with a new mixtape so please check back for the next edition.CD copies of this mix are now sold out! Visit our for more CDs from the series. The Diary Volume 1.5 (Twenty Years of the Remix): 1989-2008, One iconic track from each of the last twenty years remixed by Chris Read in homage to the producers and styles of the day.“Up there with Paul C, Pete Rock, Premier and all!
- I can’t think of another Hip Hop CD I’ve played so much in years!” (Andy Smith - Portishead)“Chris continues the rap anthology concept of his super-dope ‘The Diary’ megamix in the shape of a remix project - a great platform for Chris to showcase his ample beat-making skills.” (DJ Woody – Former World ITF Champion)“Crazy! This is Rap History in the making. Chris proves his production skills on this one to the fullest. A wonderful and refreshing journey through all eras of hip hop. Double thumbs up!” (Marc Hype – MPM Records / Former ITF Champion)CD copies of this mix are now sold out! Visit our for more CDs from the series.
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of A Tribe Called Quest's stellar sophomore LP 'Low End Theory' our buddy Chris Read has crafted an exclusive mix of tracks from the album, alternate versions, and original sample material.Listen up and enjoy!Artwork by Leon NockoldsTracklist:1. Chris Read – ‘Theme #3’ (Scratchapella)2. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘Scenario (Remix Instrumental)’3.
Heatwave – ‘Star of a Story’ (Sampled in ‘Verses from the Abstract’)4. Q Tip Interview Extract (Taken from the movie ‘Beats Rhymes & Life)5. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘Verses from the Abstract’6. Grant Green – ‘Down Here on The Ground’ (Sampled in ‘Vibes & Stuff’)7. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘Vibes & Stuff’8.
A Tribe Called Quest – ‘Jazz (We’ve Got)’9. Five Stairsteps – ‘Don’t Change Your Love’ Loop (Sampled in ‘Jazz (We’ve Got)’)10. Jimmy McGriff – ‘Green Dolphin Street’ Loop (Sampled in ‘Jazz (We’ve Got)’)11.
The Shades of Brown – ‘The Soil I Tilled For You’ Loop (Sampled in ‘Excursions)12. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘Excursions’13.
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers – ‘A Chant For Bu’ (Sampled in ‘Excursions’)14. The Last Poets – ‘Time Is Running Out’ (Sampled in ‘Excursions’)15. Lonnie Smith – ‘Spinning Wheel’ (Sampled in ‘Buggin Out’)16.
Phife Interview Extract (Taken from the movie ‘Beats Rhymes & Life)17. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘Buggin Out’18. Jack De Johnette’s Directions – Minya’s The Mooch’ (Sampled in ‘Buggin Out’)19. The New Birth – ‘Keep On Doin’ It’ Loop (Sampled in ‘Rap Promoter’)20. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘Rap Promoter’21. Weather Report – ‘Young and Fine’ (Sampled in ‘Butter’)22. Chuck Jackson – ‘I Like Everything About You’ Loop (Sampled in ‘Butter’)23.
A Tribe Called Quest – ‘Butter’24. Gary Bartz – ‘Gentle Smiles (Saxy)’ Loop (Sampled in ‘Butter’)25. Cannonball Adderley – ‘The Steam Drill’ Loop (Sampled in ‘The Infamous Date Rape’)26. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘The Infamous Date Rape’27.
Jackie Jackson – ‘Is it Him or is it Me’ Loop (Sampled in ‘The Infamous Date Rape’)28. Average White Band – ‘Love Your Life’ (Sampled in ‘Check The Rhime’)29. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘Check The Rhime’30. Minnie Riperton – ‘Baby, This Love I Have’ (Sampled in ‘Check The Rhime’)31. Biz Markie – ‘Nobody Beats The Biz’ Extract (Sampled in ‘Check The Rhime’)32.
Lafayette Afro Rock Band – ‘Hihache’ Loop (Sampled ‘Check The Rhime’)33. Funkadelic – ‘Lets Take It To The People’ (Sampled in ‘Everything Is Fair’)34. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘Everything Is Fair’35.
Willis Jackson – ‘Ain’t No Sunshine’ Loop (Sampled in ‘Everything is Fair’)36. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘Skypager’37. James Brown – ‘Funky President (People It’s Bad)’ Loop (Sampled in ‘Show Business’)38.
The Fatback Band – ‘Wicki Wacky’ Loop (Sampled in ‘Show Business’)39. Aretha Franklin – ‘Rock Steady’ Extract (Sampled in ‘Show Business’)40. A Tribe Called Quest feat Lord Jamar, Sadat X & Diamond D – ‘Show Business’41.
Paul Humphrey – ‘Uncle Willie’s Dream’ (Sampled in ‘What?’)42. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘What?’43. Brother Jack McDuff – ‘Oblighetto’ (Sampled in ‘Scenario’)44. Jimi Hendrix – ‘Little Miss Love’ Loop (Sampled in ‘Scenario’)45.
A Tribe Called Quest feat Leaders of the New School – ‘Scenario’46. BONUS TRACK: Simba & Milton Gulli – ‘Scenario (Chris Read Rap Renaissance Remix)’Genre Comment byHow my soul cries at -10-03T02:05:43Z Comment byThese anniversary mixes are ridiculous! So excited about the hours I have in front of me to listen and then re-listen.
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Click to purchase this albumThis album was released September 24th in 1991. It’s supposed to be one of the greatest Hip Hop albums of all time, so I’m expecting this to be dope af. I’m pretty sure it’s A Tribe Called Quest’s most popular project. Also, the album cover is dope af.
Most of A Tribe Called Quest’s covers are really cool tho. I’ve only heard one song from this project. There’s probably a lot that could be said about this album before I listen to it, but I kinda just wanna go ahead and dive into it right away. All tracks are produced by A Tribe Called Quest, except where noted.Track 1: ExcursionsOh shit I probably should’ve mentioned that Jarobi White left the group before this album came out. He ended up returning later tho.
I know this is kinda fucked up to say, but I don’t really give a shit. I’m listening to this shit for Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Phife Dawg & Q-Tip. That goes without saying tho.
Alright, it’s starting now. Q-Tip’s goin’ in. This beat is dope af. Tip’s flow already sounds a lot more interesting on this track than it was on. He killed that first verse.
The hook is nice too. Tip’s goin’ in on the second verse again.
Is this a solo Q-Tip track? Man I really thought Phife would have a much bigger role. This is only the intro track.
I know he’s supposed to have more of a presence on this album than he had on the previous LP. The second verse was great. “ Beats that are hard, beats that are funky / They could get you hooked like a crackhead junkie / What you gotta do is know the Tribe is in the sphere / The Abstract Poet, prominent like Shakespeare.” Q-Tip killed this shit. It’s dope af. 5/5Track 2: Buggin’ OutThis beat is dope.
It’s really smooth. Alright, Phife’s goin’ in on the first verse. He sounds great over this beat.
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That was dope af. His flow was really dope. You can tell he’s actually writing his own shit for this album. He doesn’t have the same exact flow as Q-Tip anymore.
“ Yo, microphone check one, two, what is this? / The five foot assassin with the roughneck business.” He killed it. Tip’s verse was really dope too. The hook is actually really catchy.
The third verse from Phife was nice. Q-Tip killed that last verse too. This is another great song. The beat is smooth as hell, the hook is catchy, and each verse is great. This is dope af to me. 5/5Track 3: Rap PromoterThis beat is cool. Q-Tip’s on the first verse.
His flow was kinda underwhelming, but he still did his thing. There’s no hook. There’s just an interlude between the first and second verses.
This is another solo Q-Tip track. I liked the second verse better than the first one, but it still wasn’t that great. It was good tho. I definitely enjoyed this song.
It just doesn’t stand out that much. Nothing about it is really on that next level of dopeness. It’s just good. I really liked the outro tho. Anyway, I fuck with this song. 4/5Track 4: ButterOh shitfuck.
This beat is dope af. Phife Dawg’s on the first verse. He’s rapping about how he could get any girl he wanted in high school ’cause he was smoove like butter.
His flow was dope. This beat is amazing. Phife sounds perfect over it. Tip’s on the hook. It’s pretty good.
This subject matter isn’t particularly interesting to me, but I think Phife’s doing a good job with it. Also, this track is so good sonically that I can’t not fuck with it. Q-Tip’s only on the hook. Phife is goin’ in on the second verse right now. I actually really like this second verse.
“ You looked in the mirror, didn’t know what to do / Yesterday your eyes were brown, but today they are blue / Your whole appearance is a lie and it could never be true / And if you really liked yourself then you would try and be you.” He’s roasting the fuck outta this fake ass chick. I’ll always give points to rappers who roast people who don’t know how to be themselves. This is actually probably my favorite song on the whole album so far. The beat is fantastic, and I liked what Phife did with this track. It’s dope af. 5/5Track 5: Verses From The Abstract Feat.
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Vinia Mojica & Ron CarterOh. This beat is smoooooother than a MOTHERfucker. As you probably could’ve predicted from the title, this is a solo Q-Tip track. If I’m not mistaken, Vinia Mojica & Ron Carter helped with some of the instrumentation.
“ Once had a fetish; fetish for some booty.” That line made me laugh for some reason It reminded me of thisThe first verse was dope. Q-Tip’s flow has definitely improved since the last album, but it still sounds kinda simplistic to me. It’s not that bad tho. There are some female background vocals during the hook.
Maybe that’s Vinia Mojica. I don’t know. He just confirmed in the second verse that it was indeed Vinia Mojica in the background.
The second verse was really dope. I fuck with this song. The beat is great, and Q-Tip did his thing. This is dope af to me. 5/5Track 6: Show Business Feat.
Diamond D, Lord Jamar & Sadat X (Prod. Skeff Anselm)I’m pretty sure I’ve heard of Diamond D before, but I’m not familiar with his music. Actually, I guess the same thing can be said about Lord Jamar & Sadat X.
Obviously I know more about Lord Jamar from his interviews with DJ Vlad than from his work with Brand Nubian. Alright, this track is starting now. Q-Tip’s on the first verse. He did his thing. It was short. I guess they’re gonna be rapping about the negative side of being famous.
The hook’s dope. Okay, Lord Jamar is going in now. His verse was actually really dope. I should probably check out Brand Nubian’s discography Damn. Phife’s flow on this fourth verse is dope af. He killed it. Sadat X has kind of a weird flow.
I liked his verse tho. Diamond D’s verse at the end was nice too.
This is really dope. I wasn’t crazy about the beat from Skeff Anselm, but each MC kept things interesting. I fuck with this track. It’s dope af.
5/5Track 7: Vibes & StuffGoddamn The production on this whole album is so fucking smooth. This is definitely one of my favorite beats from this album so far. The first verse from Q-Tip is really dope. Phife comes in right behind him on the second verse. Apparently his entire verse was a freestyle. That’s pretty impressive. His verse was dope.
There’s a short break after the second verse. Now Q-Tip’s goin’ in again. He did his thing on the final verse. Hmm I kinda don’t know whether I should give this a 4 or a 5. I really liked the beat, and the verses were dope. The structure is very simplistic tho. There’s not a lot going on.
Yeah I think I’m gonna play it safe and just call this dope. I fuck with this track. Nothing really pushed it to the next level tho. 4/5Track 8: The Infamous Date RapeHuh This should be interesting I guess Ooooohhhh FUCK.
This beat is incredible. THIS is definitely my favorite beat on the album so far. Q-Tip’s verse wasn’t bad. I’m pretty sure he was just rapping about how sometimes girls just aren’t in the mood for sex, and you should just accept that.
Phife rapped about how a girl he smashed accused him of rape. The final verse from Q-Tip was nice too. This is actually a really dope song. I wasn’t really sure how I was gonna feel about this when I read the title.
Actually, they didn’t even really rap about date rape. I mean, I guess they kinda referenced it a few times.
It doesn’t matter. I really fuck with this song.
It’s dope af. Especially that beat. The beat is amazing. 5/5Track 9: Check The RhimeWHHHHAAAAAAAAT THA FUCK. THIS FUCKING BEAT IS INCREDIBLE.
It honestly sounds like there was a lot more work put into this beat than any of the other ones. This one sounds the most different.
Phife & Tip are tradin’ bars on the first verse. This is dope af. Oh shit I’ve heard this beat before. The way the first verse transitioned into Phife’s solo verse was really fucking smooth. His verse was great.
The hook from Q-Tip is smooth as hell too. This is easily my favorite song on the album so far. Q-Tip’s verse starts the same way Phife’s verse started. His verse was great. I definitely fuck with this track.
This is dope af. 5/5Track 10: Everything Is Fair (Prod. Skeff Anselm)I’m not crazy about this hook. The beat’s cool tho. Q-Tip’s on the first verse. He did his thing.
I don’t know I’m not really enjoying this that much. It’s not really bad tho. I really don’t like this hook. The beat’s actually not that good either. It’s fine tho. This is a solo Q-Tip track. It just ended.
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Yeah Nah I’m sorry y’all. This really isn’t a bad song. I just don’t really think it’s that good either. Nothing about this track really stands out to me at all. The beat is decent.
The hook kinda sucks. Tip’s verses were cool. I never wanna listen to this song again, but it’s not bad. It’s just not good to me. 3/5Track 11: Jazz (We’ve Got). This beat is smooth as fuck. I guess that’s to be expected considering this track’s title.
The first verse from Tip was dope af. This is so fucking smooth. This is probably the smoothest track I’ve ever heard from A Tribe Called Quest. Well, up to this point in their discography at least.
The hook is really dope. Phife’s verse was great. Q-Tip’s goin’ in again on the final verse. The horns in the background sound so fucking good. This is definitely one of the best songs on the album so far. It’s dope af. 5/5Track 12: SkypagerThis beat is really dope.
Tip’s on the first verse. He’s rapping about pagers. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a pager in real life. Actually, I’m not even completely sure what a pager is Lemme look this shit up real quick Oh, okay. So basically it was a super inconvenient way of sending text messages.
This is a really outdated song. The beat’s good tho.
It’s just really uninteresting lyrically. I honestly don’t know if I’d ever come back to this. I actually don’t think I would. The beat’s cool, and their flows weren’t bad, but I don’t know. It’s just not that good to me. It’s decent tho. 3/5Track 13: What?This beat’s not bad.
Q-Tip’s goin’ in now. This is cool. I think this whole song is just gonna be one long ass verse from him. It’s probably another solo track too.
“ What’s Clark Kent without a telephone booth? / What is a liquor if it ain’t 80 proof? / What are the youth if they ain’t rebellin’? / What’s Ralph Kramden, if he ain’t yellin’?” Damn near every line starts the same way.
He just kinda dissed Chris Lighty. Well, I don’t know if it’s actually a diss. He kinda just said that Chris Lighty was childish. The song just ended. This is a cool track. It’s not super impressive or mind blowing, but I enjoyed it.
This is dope. 4/5Track 14: Scenario Feat. Leaders Of The New School.
Alright, here we go. This is what it was all for. Well, that’s actually not true at all. I’ve really been looking forward to checking out this song in particular tho. I’ve heard it on the radio a few times, but I was never really paying attention.
I only remember the hook. It’s starting now. Oh yeah I remember this beat. The hook is legendary. Phife’s on the first verse. Oh yeah I remember this shit. How could I forget this legendary line?
“ Bust a nut inside your eye to show you where I come from.” His verse was dope af. What the fuck? Why does Charlie Brown’s voice sound so much deeper on this second verse? Am I trippin’ right now?
Has his voice always been this deep? Maybe I just wasn’t remembering correctly Actually yeah. I remember now. His voice isn’t that high.
It’s just those annoying ass ad-libs that he has. Dinco D’s on the third verse. He killed that shit. Q-Tip did his thing on the fourth verse. Alright, here we go. Busta’s about to kill it.
He fuckin’ ripped that shit apart. “ RAOR ROAR like a dungeon dragon.” I love that shit. He fuckin’ spazzed on this shit.
If I had to rank the verses, I’d definitely put Busta first, then Dinco D, then Phife, then Q-Tip, then Charlie Brown. They all had dope verses tho. This is dope af. 5/5Final Thoughts:Yeah This album is incredible.
It’s just super consistent. Damn near every beat is smoother than a motherfucker, and there’s not a single wack verse on this album. This album has one of the dopest collections of beats I’ve ever heard. It was really nice to hear more verses from Phife Dawg too. Especially since he started writing his own shit. His verses were awesome.
It’s not hard to understand why this is considered one of the greatest albums of all time. If you think about all the music that came before this, and then look at how music changed after it was released, its influence is pretty obvious.
It’s not only current artists like Kendrick Lamar. Even artists like Outkast were obviously inspired by this album. It’s also got one of the best posse cuts of all time as its outro, so that definitely helps. There really aren’t any consistent flaws with this album. It’s dope af.Favorite Song: ScenarioLeast Favorite Song: Everything Is FairVerdict:90%Tell me if I’m trippin’ in the comments below Share this review on Twitter & Facebook Watch the video below for more thoughts on this album. TLET marked the incline of Tribe and universal crossover appeal. Favorite joints are Scenario, Smooth, Check The Rhime and Vibes & Stuff most definitely.Sidenotes: Concerning Brand Nubian, their discography is a bit hit or miss at least in my personal opinion.
Pagers were usually used by stock brokers, D-Boy’s and Celebs/musicians. If you wanna hear a song about the negative effects of date rape then I recommend Sublime’s song “Date Rape” from their debut which dropped around the same time as Low End Theory.Good job.
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'Released: July 5, 1990. 'Released: October 29, 1990People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm is the debut studio album by American group, released on April 10, 1990 on.
After forming the collective and collaborating on several projects, A Tribe Called Quest began recording sessions for People's Instinctive Travels in late 1989 at Calliope Studios with completion reached in early 1990. The album's laid back production encompassed a diverse range of samples which functioned as a template for the group's unorthodox lyrics.People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm was met with acclaim from professional music critics and the hip-hop community on release, and was eventually certified gold in the United States. Its recognition has extended over the years as it is widely regarded as a central album in alternative hip-hop with its unconventional production and lyricism. It is also credited for influencing many artists in both hip-hop and R&B. In a commemorative article for, Michael Blair wrote that ' People’s Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm was immensely groundbreaking, and will eternally maintain its relevance within the culture and construction of hip-hop'.
On several occasions acclaimed producer and vocalist has spoken on the album's influence.People’s Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm has been recognized for widening hip-hop's vocabulary, as well as instrumentation and samples within hip-hop music. It has also been recognized for influencing a wide range of acclaimed hip-hop and R&B artists, including,.
Stated 'I listened to 'Bonita' everyday. I'd never heard anything like that in my life. That's where I changed'. On another occasion, Williams explained that People's Instinctive Travels 'caused a turning point in my life, which made me see that music was art.'
John Bush of called People’s Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm 'the quiet beginning of a revolution in.' Pitchfork's Kris Ex stated that with the album the group 'created and refined a template for '90s hip-hop that was street-astute, worldly, and more inspirational than aspirational'. In a commemorative article for, Michael Blair wrote 'What A Tribe Called Quest ultimately became the pioneers of, and was on full display throughout the production on their debut album, was a certain proficiency in illustrating and honoring a diverse array of genres that preceded them.
In what is mostly attributed to Q-Tip’s deep appreciation and understanding of those definitive genres, Tribe’s sound was perpetually laced with elements of Jazz, Soul, R&B, and Funk'. Blair concluded that ' People’s Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm was immensely groundbreaking, and will eternally maintain its relevance within the culture and construction of hip-hop'.Hip-hop journalist called the album a big turning point in hip-hop where you didn’t have to be 'tough'.
A Tribe Called Quest member Ali Shaheed Muhammad further elaborated that ', even, had a tough guy image. It was this bravado at the time that all the hip-hop artists had. People’s Instinctive Travels wasn’t any of that. We weren’t trying to be tough guys. It was about having fun, being lighthearted, being witty, being poetic. Just being good with one another. That’s what we presented.
Be comfortable in your own skin. People’s Instinctive Travels was about celebrating you, whoever you are'. Track listing All tracks written and produced by A Tribe Called Quest. Credits from album liner notes. Push It Along'7:422.' Luck of Lucien'4:323.' After Hours'4:394.'
Pubic Enemy'3:457.' Youthful Expression'4:5210.' Rhythm (Devoted to the Art of Moving Butts)'4:0111.'
Ham 'n' Eggs'5:2713.' Go Ahead in the Rain'3:5414.' Description of a Fool'5:41Total length:64:1525th Anniversary bonus tracksNo.TitleLength15.' Footprints ( Remix)' (featuring CeeLo Green)5:0816.'
Bonita Applebum ( Remix)'3:5317.' Can I Kick It? ( Remix)'2:49Partial sample credits. 'Push it Along' contains a sample from 'Loran's Dance', as performed by. 'Luck of Lucien' contains a sample from 'Forty Days', as performed by Billy Brooks. 'Footprints' contains samples from ', as performed by and 'Think Twice', as performed by. 'I Left My Wallet in El Segundo' contains a sample from 'Let's Get Funky', as performed by.
'Bonita Applebum' contains samples from 'Daylight', as performed by, 'Memory Band', as performed by and 'Soul Virgo', as performed by. 'Can I Kick It?' Contains samples from 'Spinning Wheel', as performed by and 'Walk on the Wild Side', as performed by.
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A Tribe Called Quest’s second album honors the jazz aesthetic and pushes it into new frontiers. On “Verses from the Abstract,” Q-Tip freestyles as Ron Carter plucks a loping yet sturdy bass rhythm.
“Check the Rhime” evokes a bebop sound, while “Jazz (We’ve Got)” cribs a Grant Green guitar melody. Q-Tip’s and Phife’s voices are remarkably different—the former sounds casual and thoughtful, the latter bracingly direct—yet they blend harmoniously. It all ends with 'Scenario,' a boisterous soundclash between Tribe and Leaders of the New School. A Tribe Called Quest’s second album honors the jazz aesthetic and pushes it into new frontiers. On “Verses from the Abstract,” Q-Tip freestyles as Ron Carter plucks a loping yet sturdy bass rhythm. “Check the Rhime” evokes a bebop sound, while “Jazz (We’ve Got)” cribs a Grant Green guitar melody.
Q-Tip’s and Phife’s voices are remarkably different—the former sounds casual and thoughtful, the latter bracingly direct—yet they blend harmoniously. It all ends with 'Scenario,' a boisterous soundclash between Tribe and Leaders of the New School.
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