How A Tribe Called Quest Changed Hip-Hop With Scenario

Once upon a time near the end of the 80s, knowledge became one of the most valuable commodities in hip-hop. Increasing levels of violence and poverty not only instigated a resentment between people of color and the American system, but also a desire for a greater cultural awareness. People wanted to know where they came from and hip-hop as a culture was beginning to realize that it was more than just dope beats and flashy cars.
With the help of their friends from the Leaders of the New School and Native Tongues, A Tribe Called Quest ushered in this change with a genre-shifting smash from their 1991 classic, The Low End Theory.
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Music: Kan Solo - Sit At The Piano (Origami Productions)
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[@hallquiche]

Scenario is just the quintessential hip-hop track. It’s a bouncy, high-energy beat, and incredibly clever lyrics and wordplay. A classic.

[@22StoneProductions]

Most def. Very few songs have shaken hip-hop like this did when it dropped.

[@timon_of_athens]

2K views? That's it? Sir, you deserve more recognition. This right here is a work of art.

[@22StoneProductions]

Much appreciated. Would always dig more views, but I do this for the love of storytelling. Thanks and help out by subscribing!

[@nathancarrillo9659]

I totally agree,

[@cmclbeats]

Imo. Busta was born to spit a verse in that song. His voice and delivery was perfect for that beat. In his short verse he brought so much energy and managed to make the song better

[@22StoneProductions]

mos def, arguably the greatest feature ever

[@irubanomlas]

@@22StoneProductions the first time I heard scenario I had no clue Busta was on the song and that verse BLEW. MY. MIND.

[@trex0416]

Conscious hip hop was about to bloom and transcend then record companies saw the alternative influence as a threat against the status quo then gangster rap was pushed to the scene then conscious hip hop was swept away from the mainstream although other entities who maintain the greatness of 90s hip hop did a indeed remarkable job to make the 90s the greatest decade of hip hop.

[@22StoneProductions]

Preach!

[@MRblazedBEANS]

I wonder how culture would have changed if conscience rap like tribe, de la soul, common people and groups like that became what NWA, tupac and biggie were for gangster rap. No doubt alot of young men and women in hip hop wouldn't have played stupid games with gangs and drugs and would still be alive. No doubt all 3 gangster rappers made amazing albums but most hip-hop heads love tupac and biggies softer stuff just as much as "kick in the door" and "hit em up"

[@NEONOIRERA]

Nah they saw it was making money and when conscious was selling they pushed it when gangster rap sold they pushed it

[@lucasm3879]

@@NEONOIRERA Pretty much. We love music - but remember it's called the MUSIC BUSINESS. It's about making money for the record companies (especially in the pre internet days when it was all about sales) - you don't sell anymore, you get dropped, or at least not promoted. There's no conspiracy with gangsta rap's emergence in the early 90's. It started in the 80's with Ice T and Schooly D, then NWA, Kool G Rap, Geto Boys... then the West Coast started kicking in with the gangbanger references - Cypress Hill, Ice Cube, The Chronic, Snoop - it sold, big time. At the same time, East Coast gansta emerged with Mobb Deep, Wu Tang, Onyx, Big... the lyrics were heavily influenced by the guns and crack dealing explosion of the 80's. I'm not saying that's a good thing, it just happened. It reflected street life. The prevailing conscious hip hop of the late 80's and early 90's turned out to be a short period. It was a great time, but once gangsta rap exploded, it took over. People loved it like they loved Tarantino movies. It was violent, but cool.

[@cesarcazares6728]

I still play this like it’s a brand new album, it stands the test of time

[@22StoneProductions]

So true. Thanks for watching!

[@frais5310]

Tribe is underrated considering how amazing and talented they are. Lyrical geniuses.

[@22StoneProductions]

Mos def, thanks for check our video out.

[@no.7893]

they get all the respect for being alt hip hop but not for how smooth phife and qtip's flows are

[@gudu12321]

@@22StoneProductions where is hee

[@charnelveil669]

Not just lyrics, Ali and Q-Tip are amazing music producers and creators.

[@jakeuhhb]

“Yo bust it out before the busta bust anotha rhyme the rhythm is in sync. The rhymes are on time. Rippin up the sound just like Horatio, observe the vibe and check out the scenario” 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Busta went off

[@22StoneProductions]

killed it

[@dennisalanvids]

Grew up listening to tribe! Still one of my favorite groups to this day

[@22StoneProductions]

Forever classic.

[@darlingj.canela]

"And here we are, three young black man doing something positive". The fact that they thrived under that pressure on their shoulders, which is admirable it self considering the racism in USA, putting that in the form of art in such an impactful way. Truly amazing

[@22StoneProductions]

Amazing indeed. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@poeperdjelieven]

Tip explaining the Low End Theory is so relevant nowadays... mannnn besides that, one of the best Quest tracks!!! Dungeon dragon!!

[@22StoneProductions]

🙏 Yes yes yall

[@KtotheG]

Snoop's debut was actually on Deep Cover. That was impactful, too. Leaders was out before Low End Theory, but Scenario is what really blew Busta up. That's when he became a superstar.

[@22StoneProductions]

yes we are! Thanks for the words and thanks for watching bro

[@robinmowbray5663]

You can tell a real Tribe fan because they always mention Jarobi. Jarobi is an original member of Tribe. Stop leaving him out!!

[@22StoneProductions]

Mos def. Thanks for watching!

[@Habanero212]

Miss these days. Miss this hip-hop.

[@22StoneProductions]

Most def, the good old days

[@AnnaPolin-f1j]

R.I.P Phyphe.

[@22StoneProductions]

rest in power

[@dvizual]

The most 90's music video to ever 90's

[@22StoneProductions]

True

[@holycashcowwhy8989]

great video about my favorite music group ever

[@22StoneProductions]

Much appreciated!

[@lucasshx7845]

Tribe was something else, good video man!

[@22StoneProductions]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@wr15jc69]

I have a playlist of my fave old rap and there is an 1 hour and a half of just a tribe

[@22StoneProductions]

Pretty much.

[@okyanus1226]

Absolutely loved the video as a Tribe fan, looking forward to more

[@22StoneProductions]

Much appreciated! Thanks

[@tlt8795]

bro why would someone dislike this, its a masterpiece my man. looking forward to more vids

[@22StoneProductions]

Much appreciated bro, thanks for that. 🙏

[@QueensNewYorkguy]

Queens rappers are in a class of our own!(quote: Lloyd Banks 🏦) Tribe, Nas, G Unit, Kool G Rap, Run DMC, LL, Special K, Onyx, Lost Boyz, etc…. stayed with the fly gear too

[@Ronan266]

Great video! Just like A Tribe Called Quest, your channel needs more popularity!

[@22StoneProductions]

Really appreciate those words, bro! Thanks

[@StephenBeale]

Your channel is gonna blow up. Good work 👍👌

[@22StoneProductions]

One can dream . Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Fang_Astro]

@@22StoneProductions you will bro keep grinding

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@@Fang_Astro Much appreciated!

[@shadowfell_21]

This channel is one of those hidden gems of KZbin.

[@22StoneProductions]

🙏 Much appreciated. More to come soon!

[@bootstrapfilm]

awesome video mate, love tribe called quest

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Appreciate that, subscribe if you haven't already!

[@kincamell2]

Much Gratitude

[@22StoneProductions]

Much appreciated.

[@shawnesgate9599]

Tribe are The Beatles of hip hop.

[@22StoneProductions]

Can't disagree.

[@xv02greedo37]

needa make more these like teachable moments in hip hop 💯

[@ericlol1337]

love this video, love the song. subbed bro

[@22StoneProductions]

Much appreciated! Stay tuned for more work

[@coopermanzione383]

God this video is phenominal

[@22StoneProductions]

Much appreciated, thanks for that

[@shruggzdastr8-facedclown]

Maaan, I so wanna have that ATCQ-as-Mount-Rushmore image on a t-shirt!!!

[@22StoneProductions]

Seriously dope art

[@stkinnord]

This is so dope. Would love to watch more

[@22StoneProductions]

More coming soon! Stay tuned for our next episode of Short Docs on 8/9

[@flacopastorius2708]

It’s Se-nair-rio!! This was a work of art.. fantastic detail and that Aresenio clip I’ve never seen! Great work

[@22StoneProductions]

Respect! Much appreciated

[@omniframe8612]

Excellent video. I saw this a year ago and didn't comment as a fellow KZbin content creator I gotta say that you are one of the best channels I've come across. Peace to you. - Cytonius

[@22StoneProductions]

That means a ton coming from another creator! Thanks and all the best to you and your work. Stay tuned for more

[@eternaloutlaw2634]

It's like we took ten steps forward then 1,000 steps back

[@22StoneProductions]

word lol/smh

[@joaquinct4659]

amazing vid bro. i love tribe and videos like these help me learn more about my favorite music group of all time. keep it up 🙌

[@22StoneProductions]

Much appreciated! Cooking up more hip-hop videos right now. Stay tuned

[@tekel7453]

dope video about the dopest group in the dopest era

[@22StoneProductions]

Hear hear

[@jmad6394]

I remember they played this song for many years thru the 90s. Basically my anthem for elementary school!

[@22StoneProductions]

Same! Thanks for watching

[@kdrobins7114]

great video- Peace from Southside Queens- bigging up my hometown super-heroes

[@22StoneProductions]

Respect, and yes superheroes indeed

[@claudearmandendjiemedjo4072]

Beautiful breakdown

[@gyyuyuinjail6716]

Best hip hop song favorite 🤩

[@Trialander]

This video was incredible and I hope to see more from you!

[@22StoneProductions]

Definitely... working on something big next. Stay tuned!

[@buzzbee4310]

Dope work

[@22StoneProductions]

much appreciated! Thanks for watching

[@akamiguelsanchez9985]

This was so beautifully edited

[@22StoneProductions]

Really appreciate that bro. Thanks for watching!

[@richardsingh5827]

Interesting video

[@grayellison5206]

What a very succinct, yet stoping to underscore the "tour de force". What I had only understood unconsciously I now understand cerebrally. thank you

[@22StoneProductions]

Much appreciated! Thanks for taking out the time to check out the video.

[@adrianh2048]

Awesome video, commenting mostly to boost you in the algorithm, but great video! Subscribed for sure

[@22StoneProductions]

Much appreciated! Welcome aboard

[@alainconstant5006]

Bro keep doing what you doing. Your channel is awesome

[@22StoneProductions]

Much appreciated, thanks for that motivation. More content coming soon!

[@UnkleAl215]

Am I the only one who prefers the Scenario remix version over the album version?

[@22StoneProductions]

ooooh debatable

[@KtotheG]

I liked both... but the original is still better. That energy is unmatched.

[@QueensNewYorkguy]

Nah the remix is light years better 😂 they sampled LL’s Cheesy Rat Blues but made it harder! Plus Kid Hood(RIP) killed it on the remix, he wasn’t on the original! That beat gets me every time! I walk around the club, fuck everybody 😂

[@designatedpiledriver8216]

It’s a shame we didn’t stay on this path

[@22StoneProductions]

Most definitely, what an incredible period of creativity in music!

[@designatedpiledriver8216]

@@22StoneProductions you ain’t lying brother! You definitely have a new subscriber in me

[@armyvelvet1236]

I wish it could’ve stayed this way cuz music nowadays don’t have that connection

[@abdullahiadan3650]

No dislikes good job sir

[@22StoneProductions]

👍

[@andrewkrukemeyer9923]

Awesome video man

[@22StoneProductions]

Glad you enjoyed it! Working on more content, stay tuned!

[@quinnthomspson1946]

great video bro

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Much appreciated

[@Ambersdf]

Good content

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Thanks for the support! Help us out my subscribing and sharing the word. Peace and love.

[@Ambersdf]

@@22StoneProductions Done already...! Peace

[@kenneththeg6096]

this video is amazing. keep up the good work man!

[@22StoneProductions]

Thanks, will do!

[@paletix28]

Great video all love for hip hop

[@22StoneProductions]

Really appreciate that! More coming soon

[@ricflomusic]

Props bro, love this!

[@eunahhunter4936]

Thank you

[@22StoneProductions]

Thanks for watching 🙏

[@apartment4963]

Great video 👍

[@22StoneProductions]

Thanks 👍

[@TreyPDB]

good video

[@22StoneProductions]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bimbim1207]

All love !

[@22StoneProductions]

You already know! Thanks for watching

[@popemobile4489]

loved the vid as someone who's only recently got into them but damn no love for charlie brown? his turn was the one that first hooked me

[@lucwijngaard8413]

Loved when scenario was in 2K15

[@22StoneProductions]

lol forgot about that

[@YungHomie]

​@@22StoneProductions it's also in mlb the show 23

[@buzzbee4310]

RAAHR RAAAHR LIKE A DUNGEON DRAGON! Should be written in gold somewhere

[@22StoneProductions]

haha immortal words

[@cam0cazi]

What a fantastic video. Congrats on making something so educational

[@22StoneProductions]

Hey thanks so much for the appreciation! Spread the word

[@monsterwith21faces92]

One of my favourite rap group Wu Tang ATCQ NWA

[@22StoneProductions]

Solid list

[@monsterwith21faces92]

@@22StoneProductions thnx bruh👍🏼

[@bigal3109]

I'm finna get the ATCQ stickmen tatted on me but idk where

[@22StoneProductions]

dope idea! classic logo

[@rae97]

I just got the low end theory logo tatted 2 days ago , swear ATCQ is something special 💛❤️💚🖤

[@TeighMart]

This has like 1% of the views it deserves. Thank you for this.

[@22StoneProductions]

Means a lot TM, thanks for checking us out!

[@LOUD_army]

And you already know there was probably some 80s rappers talking about I don’t know what these young cats are rapping about..

[@chadalpha7983]

it's crazy to me, this is the first CD I bought ever,( I'm a poor white person) it's great to see it celebrated

[@22StoneProductions]

Timeless! You might be seeing more Tribe in our next video...stay tuned!

[@charlottefradieu-nelson]

Hello, Jarobi was omitted in the listing of the group members...otherwise👌🏾⭐

[@mcdonsterofficial8808]

Whats the first song in the background

[@22StoneProductions]

Kan Solo - Sit At The Piano

[@JMV422]

I’m sorry but Scenario is not the greatest posse cut of all time. Not even in that era. Symphony as that beat by a mile and pretty much started the trend

[@KtotheG]

It's debatable... a lot of time has passed since the '80s and '90s.

[@onmusic5989]

Gracias.

[@22StoneProductions]

De nada.

[@vznquest]

commenting for the algorithm

[@22StoneProductions]

Respect

[@nelsongonzalez9405]

I know Busta's stock went up after doing this record It blew him up.

[@22StoneProductions]

Most definitely, arguably the greatest debut verse in hip-hop!

[@KtotheG]

I always said Busta birthed the "gruff voice" rappers, like Onyx, MOP, Nine, DMX, etc.

[@RapNoventacharlesdecastro]

🇧🇷

[@Nickbrady25]

This guy sounds like captainkristian

[@DJMJRyder]

Just a shame Charlie Brown is on the track, he has no grasp on mcing and his content is literally lifted from nursery rhymes.

[@johnsummers9660]

As great as this was, you shoulda just done how Native Tounges changed hip hop.

[@22StoneProductions]

Hmmmmm... or maybe a series on all of its members...

[@sacco1744]

I always thought LONS first 2 albums were better then ATCQ first 2 imo.... shame LONS abounded shortly after 😞

[@komi-origami]

This East Coast era is worthless