*************The Officilal A Tribe Called Quest Thread********************

Pineapple · 07-16-2007, 07:36 PM

Biography

1988 - 1990: Formation and People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm
Q-Tip and Phife had grown up together in Queens, and met Muhammad in high school. The group's name was coined in 1988 by the Jungle Brothers, who attended the same high school as the trio[1]. Soon after, the group began performing live and recording on a local label and released the single Description of a Fool in 1989[2]. In 1989, the group signed to Jive Records and a year later released their debut album People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm.

Although now heralded as a classic, at the time of its inception it was met with less fanfare. Chuck Eddy of Rolling Stone wrote that the album "is one of the least danceable rap albums ever" and he went on to say "it's impossible to imagine how people will put this music to use"[3]. The album was also panned by the public, not reaching the Billboard 200 chart[4] and only going gold six years after it's release.

1991 - 1993: The Low End Theory and Midnight Marauders
The group's second album, The Low End Theory (1991) was a massive artistic success, appearing on several "best of the year" lists. Their lyrics focused on a range of social issues, from date rape to consumerism. Musically, the group helped pioneer the jazz rap style (along with groups such as Gang Starr and De La Soul). The Low End Theory is considered by many to be one of the most important hip-hop albums to date.[5] It was followed by another commercial success, Midnight Marauders (1993). Though not necessarily as groundbreaking or critically acclaimed as its predecessors, the album has a devoted following, and is thought by some to be the group's best work.

1996 - 1998: Beats, Rhymes and Life and The Love Movement
Beats, Rhymes and Life (1996) and The Love Movement (1998), the group's final two albums, featured production by The Ummah and were less well-received than their predecessors. Following The Love Movement, the group disbanded. Q-Tip and Phife Dawg went on to pursue solo careers, while Muhammad founded the R&B group Lucy Pearl

2006: Reunion
In 2006, the group reunited and performed several sold-out concerts in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. A Tribe Called Quest was a co-headliner at the 2006 Bumbershoot festival in Seattle, but have not announced any plans to release a new album. The group is also appearing in 2K Sports' Bounce Tour promoting the NBA 2K7 game and remix of their song, "Lyrics to Go", which is included in the game. According to Phife, ATCQ plans to release an album since they owe Jive Records one more in their six album contract. The date of its release is still unknown, Phife asks that all the fans hold on because they do not wish to release an LP which might damage their reputation.

Discography

Albums

Album cover Album information
People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm
Released: April 17, 1990
Billboard 200 chart position: #91
R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: #23
Singles: "Bonita Applebum", "I Left My Wallet in El Segundo", "Can I Kick It?"
RIAA Certification: Gold

The Low End Theory
Released: September 24, 1991
Billboard 200 chart position: #45
R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: #13
Singles: "Check the Rhime", "Jazz (We've Got)", "Scenario"
RIAA Certification: Platinum

Midnight Marauders
Released: November 9, 1993
Billboard 200 chart position: #8
R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: #1
Singles: "Award Tour", "Electric Relaxation", "Oh My God"
RIAA Certification: Platinum

Beats, Rhymes and Life
Released: July 30, 1996
Billboard 200 chart position: #1
R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: #1
Singles: "1nce Again", "Stressed Out"
RIAA Certification: Platinum

The Love Movement
Released: September 29, 1998
Billboard 200 chart position: #3
R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: #3
Singles: "Find a Way", "Like It Like That"
RIAA Certification: Gold

A Tribe Called Quest's 6th Studio Album
Released: TBA

Billboard 200 chart position:
R&B/Hip-Hop chart position:
Singles:
RIAA Certification:

[edit] Compilations
Album cover Album information
Revised Quest for the Seasoned Traveller
Released: 1994
Billboard 200 chart position: -
R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: -
Singles:
RIAA Certification: -

The Anthology
Released: October 26, 1999
Billboard 200 chart position: #81
R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: #28
Singles:
RIAA Certification:

Hits, Rarities, and Remixes
Released: June 17, 2003
Billboard 200 chart position: #190
R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: #51
Singles:
RIAA Certification:

The Lost Tribes
Released: 2006
Billboard 200 chart position:
R&B/Hip-Hop chart position:
Singles:
RIAA Certification:

Pineapple · 07-16-2007, 07:41 PM

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Sole1 · 07-16-2007, 07:42 PM

lmaoo floooop ahahaa

DaDizzle · 07-16-2007, 07:45 PM

1) Official*
2) Wikipedia blows.

That is all.

Tonygettheyayo · 07-16-2007, 07:47 PM

Gunit>>>>>>>>a tribe called quest.

Dope Da Damaja · 07-16-2007, 08:43 PM

hell naaaaaawwwww^^^^^
get album links !!!!!

D-TEK1 · 07-17-2007, 06:58 AM

my second fav group of all time

Sur Ridah · 07-17-2007, 07:02 AM

*Goes To Find Album Links*

Pineapple · 07-17-2007, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D-TEK1

my second fav group of all time

me 2

Sur Ridah · 07-17-2007, 07:26 AM

@Pineapple...Lol....YoU need To Go Back To Newyork

Pineapple · 07-17-2007, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ForcefulBlackout

@Pineapple...Lol....YoU need To Go Back To Newyork

i didnt know i couldnt change back

Sur Ridah · 07-17-2007, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pineapple

i didnt know i couldnt change back

LMAOOOOOOOOOOO

...
You Gotta Wait 6 Months

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Pineapple Complex Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,938 Repped: 1,221 Repped 2,319 Times in 707 Posts Neg Reps: 10 Neg Repped at 2 Times in 2 Posts	***********The Officilal A Tribe Called Quest Thread**************** *********The Officilal A Tribe Called Quest Thread**************** Biography 1988 - 1990: Formation and People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm Q-Tip and Phife had grown up together in Queens, and met Muhammad in high school. The group's name was coined in 1988 by the Jungle Brothers, who attended the same high school as the trio[1]. Soon after, the group began performing live and recording on a local label and released the single Description of a Fool in 1989[2]. In 1989, the group signed to Jive Records and a year later released their debut album People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm. Although now heralded as a classic, at the time of its inception it was met with less fanfare. Chuck Eddy of Rolling Stone wrote that the album "is one of the least danceable rap albums ever" and he went on to say "it's impossible to imagine how people will put this music to use"[3]. The album was also panned by the public, not reaching the Billboard 200 chart[4] and only going gold six years after it's release. 1991 - 1993: The Low End Theory and Midnight Marauders The group's second album, The Low End Theory (1991) was a massive artistic success, appearing on several "best of the year" lists. Their lyrics focused on a range of social issues, from date rape to consumerism. Musically, the group helped pioneer the jazz rap style (along with groups such as Gang Starr and De La Soul). The Low End Theory is considered by many to be one of the most important hip-hop albums to date.[5] It was followed by another commercial success, Midnight Marauders (1993). Though not necessarily as groundbreaking or critically acclaimed as its predecessors, the album has a devoted following, and is thought by some to be the group's best work. 1996 - 1998: Beats, Rhymes and Life and The Love Movement Beats, Rhymes and Life (1996) and The Love Movement (1998), the group's final two albums, featured production by The Ummah and were less well-received than their predecessors. Following The Love Movement, the group disbanded. Q-Tip and Phife Dawg went on to pursue solo careers, while Muhammad founded the R&B group Lucy Pearl 2006: Reunion In 2006, the group reunited and performed several sold-out concerts in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. A Tribe Called Quest was a co-headliner at the 2006 Bumbershoot festival in Seattle, but have not announced any plans to release a new album. The group is also appearing in 2K Sports' Bounce Tour promoting the NBA 2K7 game and remix of their song, "Lyrics to Go", which is included in the game. According to Phife, ATCQ plans to release an album since they owe Jive Records one more in their six album contract. The date of its release is still unknown, Phife asks that all the fans hold on because they do not wish to release an LP which might damage their reputation. Discography Albums** Album cover Album information People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm Released: April 17, 1990 Billboard 200 chart position: #91 R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: #23 Singles: "Bonita Applebum", "I Left My Wallet in El Segundo", "Can I Kick It?" RIAA Certification: Gold The Low End Theory Released: September 24, 1991 Billboard 200 chart position: #45 R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: #13 Singles: "Check the Rhime", "Jazz (We've Got)", "Scenario" RIAA Certification: Platinum Midnight Marauders Released: November 9, 1993 Billboard 200 chart position: #8 R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: #1 Singles: "Award Tour", "Electric Relaxation", "Oh My God" RIAA Certification: Platinum Beats, Rhymes and Life Released: July 30, 1996 Billboard 200 chart position: #1 R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: #1 Singles: "1nce Again", "Stressed Out" RIAA Certification: Platinum The Love Movement Released: September 29, 1998 Billboard 200 chart position: #3 R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: #3 Singles: "Find a Way", "Like It Like That" RIAA Certification: Gold A Tribe Called Quest's 6th Studio Album Released: TBA Billboard 200 chart position: R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: Singles: RIAA Certification: [edit] Compilations Album cover Album information Revised Quest for the Seasoned Traveller Released: 1994 Billboard 200 chart position: - R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: - Singles: RIAA Certification: - The Anthology Released: October 26, 1999 Billboard 200 chart position: #81 R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: #28 Singles: RIAA Certification: Hits, Rarities, and Remixes Released: June 17, 2003 Billboard 200 chart position: #190 R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: #51 Singles: RIAA Certification: The Lost Tribes Released: 2006 Billboard 200 chart position: R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: Singles: RIAA Certification: __________________ YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!:supersh ocked: Back before they turned hip-hop to rap It was always a place to party at, remember that?- Rakim

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