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A Tribe Called Quest
The essential A Tribe Called Quest records, ranked — where to start and what to reach for next.
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1Midnight MaraudersA Tribe Called QuestStart here
Midnight Marauders
Warmer and punchier than its predecessor, with sharper hooks and the same jazzy ease. Many fans rate it their finest. A perfect summer-evening record.
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2People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of RhythmA Tribe Called QuestClassic
People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm
A playful, jazzy debut of bohemian energy and invention. Warm and fresh. A great beginning.
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3The Low End TheoryA Tribe Called QuestClassic
The Low End Theory
Jazz-rap perfected, marrying upright bass and crisp drums to relaxed, conscious rhymes. Hugely influential on alternative hip-hop. One of the genre's most beloved albums.
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4We Got It from Here... Thank You 4 Your ServiceA Tribe Called QuestClassic
We Got It from Here... Thank You 4 Your Service
A poignant, accomplished final album after Phife's death. Warm and acclaimed. A fitting farewell.
Essential A Tribe Called Quest tracks
- Can I Kick It? from People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm · on Best Hip-Hop Songs of All Time, Best 1990s Hip-Hop Songs
Tracks we've featured in our best-of lists — tap a title to find it on Amazon Music.