A Tribe Called Quest: Pioneers of Jazz-Rap

With "The Low End Theory", "Midnight Marauders" and "People's Instinctive Travels...", A Tribe Called Quest have had an undeniable impact in the development of hip-hop. Their seminal hits such as "Bonita Applebum" and "Electric Relaxation" sampled tracks from the likes of Ronnie Foster and Cannonball Adderley, and later inspired rappers of today, such as, Kendrick Lamar and Kanye West. Let's take a closer look.
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[@imadebreakfast]

Your research and presentation in this video is solid. I love hearing the source samples of hip-hop songs I've been listening to for literally decades, thank you for creating this underrated piece.

[@bootstrapfilm]

Thanks man glad you liked it!

[@christianterrill3503]

Midnight Marauders and Low End Theory are probably two of the best albums ever made both those albums are some of the few hip hop/rap albums where I listen to the whole album not just a few songs.

[@AmariMarvelous]

Even the way The Low End Theory album was mixed and mastered,sonically it's used as a measuring stick to master a hiphop album from the way certain samples and instruments play and how they hit your eardrums. Midnight Marauders expand on it more.

[@bo0fpak649]

And it’s crazy how We Got It From Here… Thank You 4 Your Service sounds so completely different from tribes previous 5 albums, but still has that instantly recognizable Tribe Called Quest sound. Genuinly the Goats of Rap

[@totallynotjosh945]

I agree. Their first album was great but very slow and raw, but Low End Mauraders were incredible, their flow and polish was unmatched.

[@rae97]

Swear the beat, rhythm, lyrics, the jazz everything about TRIBE is soo addictive! SOO EVOLUTIONARY IN MUSIC 💚💛🖤

[@chndlrrr]

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[@Dragonmont]

This just popped up in my recommendations and I'm so glad it did. You've edited this in such an engaging manner and it's an extremely insightful look into ATCQ's history of sampling and how they were the true pioneers of Jazz Rap. Their influence and legacy are still felt in the Rap community today with people like Kendrick and J. Cole and it's nice that Q-Tip acknowledges that on their last album.

[@Travasco]

How are this mans followers and views so few!? Great stuff. Your recognition will come.

[@mp9931]

Anything tribe related I’m clicking on it! ATCQ is my favorite group of all time and you killed this! What I love most about them is how hard they went against the grain at the time and just believed in their skills! #RIPPhifeDiggyDog!

[@noahkreidl833]

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[@mackenziec-f119]

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[@flopz_31]

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[@bootstrapfilm]

Thank you bro, more on the way!

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[@bella-hi2ii]

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[@robert.halpern]

Incredible graphics and editing, love it. Not sure if you’re still making videos here but hope you continue using it.

[@EthanParisMills93]

This video is put together sooooo well, dude.

[@hrulius1777]

Your videoes are incredible, being foreign and growing up with experimental hiphop from a very young age has caused me to fall in love with it, but growing up with foreign parents that spoke fluent English in Denmark has made it much easier for me to deep lyrics, research and so on, but yet it's hard to know much about their backstory, samples and etc. You make artists much more interesting, and the production value on these analysis' are beyond perfect. The graphics are so nice, switching between grained cutouts and other elements creates it perfectly. And as the cherry on top your voice and accent makes it so soothing. Found your channel a few days ago, and saw you haven't uploaded in a while. Trust me, I'm definitely not the only one wanting more, because you will really make it big when you feel like it. I've dealt with a lot of sh*t in my childhood, and it's understandable if you need some time off etc. Just do what you feel like, don't let anyone change your unique style, and any hate is from people knowing they can't amount to your level. Love the content, keep it up.

[@vznquest]

This is a good video but Tribe is so much more than just "Jazz Rap". They are Hip Hop personified.

[@FishDrinkLightGreen]

This is one of my favorite videos I’ve ever watched. I’m baffled it doesn’t have more views.

[@lsismico-3242]

no way this video doesnt have more than a million views

[@jokmenen_]

Watched 2 of your video's and im hooked. Makes me want to listen to all the songs you mentioned in the vid!

[@lucwijngaard8413]

This video is so well done, amazing revolutionary group! Electric relaxation might still be my favorite beat by them...

[@robertaguilar4162]

These kids will never know. And the sad part is because of the way the industry is structured they couldn't afford to know. Boom bap is too expensive to make because of the samples.

[@TylerF]

You can't disappoint!!! Another amazing video 🤯 1 millions subs here we come

[@bootstrapfilm]

thanks mate!

[@samuelmunive9378]

for real

[@noahblackwelll]

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[@erfolgreicherdenker945]

this channel is insanely underrated

[@TinCanSailor]

Master of Chronicles @Bootstrap. Great work sir.

[@danielfaulkner3617]

Glad this popped up into my recommended. The wutang video is also really good. Great content hope to see more.

[@camiamproducer]

Yo, this video is everything fam. Thank you 🙏🏾

[@negritoojosclaros]

Incredible production man. Thanks for the vid

[@Jay-uv5xg]

great video! awesome editing and breakdown of all the songs. Midnight is one of my favorite records of the 90s if not my favorite so this was awesome.

[@traeviouscarter5745]

Keep up the great work. Amazing quality!

[@TheJacobGantz]

These videos are top tier man

[@prettygrllswagg]

man I need to know if there are more videos on the way I literally love your content so much I'm holding back on watching them because there are so little. I know you already did a video on Wu-Tang but I think a video focusing on their solo ventures or other groups (like RZA in gravediggaz) could be really interesting.

[@jakerhind8759]

Amazing video mate thank you

[@andrewkerr7697]

This video was absolutely fantastic. Incredible work

[@theonce-ler1734]

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[@Treavon24]

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[@jjonestowne]

These are outstanding videos. Gorgeous graphics and thorough. Great job w/ them. Thanks.

[@vanessachishti1503]

How do you not have a million subs 😱🤯

[@jcleary1945]

Edit cut smooth as the tracks are 👌Great concept love it

[@matthewgansemer4904]

had chillls the whole video... good shit 🔥🔥

[@CaressLorthaya]

I love how you edit these videos!!!! Looooovvveee Tribe!! Great presentation and information

[@ToastersChannel]

You are not getting enough attention!!!! the editing is sooooooooo gooood!! (Where do you get your sound effects from? I am expanding my videos as well and i definitely need these effects) instantly subbed and looking forward to your future videos! keep it up man!

[@ToastersChannel]

(Would you also be interested in collabing?)

[@gudu12321]

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[@brandonrebecek4321]

Yo the edits are killer🙏

[@mishapilasku9548]

this video is really well made. it is a shame it only has 6 thousand views!!

[@nate_kang]

great video on my favorite hip-hop group of all time!

[@PurplePlaya]

Four words, amazing work.

[@mondialman]

This was dope! Well done sir, very well done.

[@AlanGonzalez-xh2zq]

Great video, very nice editing

[@pablocalderon2342-n9s]

hope this video blows up, tribe is too overlooked in rap and hip hop discussion today

[@davec8385]

Great video! I hope you have a good rest of your day

[@suvirannas]

Great video!

[@James-jx9cd]

This video was dope. If anyone wants to read more about Tribe and their legacy, I'd recommend a book called "Go Ahead in the Rain: Notes to A Tribe Called Quest," by Hanif Abdurraqib. It was an assigned reading in an American Studies class I took and quickly became one of my favorite books ever.

[@chezpiece]

Stasesonic was the first jazz Rap Group!!

[@blertstain]

This is great stuff. Liked and subscribed. ATCQ are my mood lifter.

[@Aj2Homie]

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[@TomFreer87]

Amazing content.

[@MarkoRudan]

This was so dope cant believe it has so few views

[@romnesia7729]

Get this algorithm working

[@chrisf3667]

👏 👏 👏 well done brotha thank you.

[@shaycottrell6927]

This may be one of the most well produced videos on KZbin, and it only has 10k views what a shame

[@samman9877]

yooo where did this channel come from?? love these videos

[@KC-bg1th]

Really hope you didn’t give up KZbin. I was just recommenced one of your videos, and found your channel on my homepage. You need to keep going until the algorithm hooks onto your channel. When I saw your subscriber count and the quality of your videos, I honestly thought at first this channel was just stealing videos from esteemed channels with millions of subs. You need to stick to it: the editing you’re doing and time and care you’re putting into each video WILL pay off.

[@HollaAtFlawless]

THIS WAS SO DAMN GOOD MAN I LOVED WATCHING IT

[@HollaAtFlawless]

that gets my subscription, i want MOREEEE

[@nateshankhawyt3284]

One of the singers for RAMP is my aunt😁

[@okbrown]

Dope!! Check out those who they influenced like FunkyDL, who has a massive catalogue of Jaz Rap going back since 96/96 and still releasing today.

[@AnnFlori]

More videos please!

[@applesauce4389]

The low end theory is my favorite rap album ever. No contest.

[@pillmmd]

amazing editing and great commentary but not enough recognition!!

[@smithydavis1033]

Could you do a video on kool kieth and mf doom?

[@rnsrp2]

Instasubbed! Your way of presenting the information is amazing. Excellent video creating skills. Super underrated channel.

[@23_rainbow34]

bro everyone needs to watch the documentary some of the clips are pulled from just look up tribe called quest documentary it’s fire

[@lostwheat5806]

Good vid

[@maverickkillmore2996]

Pioneers of Persona 5 music vibe.

[@Will-bi8lv]

Underrated. Vox quality

[@gudu12321]

Bro you underrated

[@wandererkenshin7557]

Gangstarr, Freestyle Fellowship and Digable Planets were also amazing.

[@paulweston2246]

Not the first to focus on jazz but they took it to the next level.

[@nicotinecruz]

I love jazz rap

[@howlinberry1645]

TRIBE IS THE GOAT!!

[@Dave-zh2ow]

Did you do this video or is it from somewhere? Its like pro lvl

[@96books]

Rip phife dawg ❤

[@SDSOverfiend]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💪🏾👑 Proper. Now do one on Gangstarr. The Other pioneer of Jazz rap.

[@goosesayshonk9781]

and thanks to tony hawk pro skater. they are the reason i got into rap

[@briantaylor9285]

BRING BACK JAZZ RAP!!!!!!

[@artofsoul]

Gangstarr was first at doing Jazz Rap, then came Tribe Called Quest. This is a great video though.

[@Zair28764]

Can I follow you on Spotify? I know you must have created some good playlists

[@nicotinecruz]

Shoutout to fucking cosbky bebop

[@joostkpmn5401]

What about buckshot lefonque?

[@Seanljohnsonsr235]

ATCQ

[@heatnationwpb]

Boom bap was the shiz

[@MegaCunnie]

Let me ride drum break is bill withers is it not ?

[@demensionluckey]

We just gone forget Dilla huh. Love tribe but what about Dilla

[@OfficialExilica]

Because Tribe's debut album came out five years before Dilla.

[@hipercandombe]

Alalau

[@gaurd3]

Lyrics to go

[@Voicesampd]

It’s hip hop- not jazz rap. That’s not a genre. They are pioneers of hip-hop. Outside of that, great video

[@Rascalism]

Jazz rap is considered a specific sub-genre type of hip hop

[@bella-hi2ii]

just discovered tribe and woooow 🤌🏻🤌🏻 just beautiful

[@jakerhind8759]

Amazing video mate thank you