Ali Shaheed Muhammad on J Dilla, Sampling and A&R | Red Bull Music Academy

[@RBMA]

You can read more about Ali Shaheed Muhammad here... www.redbullmusicacademy.com/lectures/ali-shaheed-muhammad-2012

[@solaum]

I have always appreciated ASM. He was very low key, but to me, he stood out! Give him his flowers while he's still alive! Grateful for his contributions to music.

[@idiotdoomspiral666]

man has not aged a day! good lookin' rooster and 100% give him his dues

[@broccolihart1]

I wanted to share my story about ATCQ. I was on my lunch break working Montgomery Wards and i stopped at the local record store in Waldorf, Md. It was drizzling rain and i walked up the aisle and saw the cd cover also. I thought "hey, this looks interesting" the name of the album really threw me off but, i wanted something new so....... I got in the car with the alpine, loaded it up and as soon as i heard the intro with the boy crying, i thought "fack !! They got me" but when that beat dropped on push it along.....i was instantly hooked forever!!!

[@BigLarryBoi]

Dope story! What year was this?

[@buffalogal37]

I really appreciate being a part of the experience, I am a 70’s baby as well. The talent of A Tribe Called Quest is amazing, the sound is refreshing and enjoyable. Thank you for sharing your experience and music with the world.

[@erikthomann1914]

And in 2022, it is still refreshing!

[@pablo27930]

One of the most down to earth legends i have ever heard.

[@Santana_Art]

The dynamic between the members of Tribe is second to none.

[@rustyhornzinstrumentalist-7596]

I Actually Like This Dude Ali Shaheed, He's The Epitome of a Muslim, Mild and a Peaceful Nature, Not To Say One Can't Get So Called "Savage" as The Younger Generations Use Today. Good To Here From Him, He Rarely Gives Interviews.

[@GangBlud]

The legend. Such a cool guy.

[@omniosi]

I said what I said! That's the vibe. The more I learn about Ali Shaheed Muhammad, the more I am impressed.

[@thomasvaughns7132]

0:53 senior year in garvey high

[@joshemperado]

Wow! I bought my first Tribe tape from Kemp Mill back in the day. Was one of the spots to find hip hop in DC

[@moorbilt]

Dilla 1:02:00

[@Har2h]

Good looking out, props

[@moorbilt]

@@Har2h gruelling hour and 2 min

[@esseen100]

I know the host Cognito. A very talented emcee. Nobody loves Tribe more than him.

[@JonathanLogan1982]

Besides being a rapper is he also a photographer? I feel like I've seen his photography before.

[@skyjuiceification]

@@JonathanLogan1982 .....Yes u have. he is a photog.

[@enanisrael7532]

Yeah I was on that Tribal vibe Tribe Called Quest, Dela Soul , Jungle Brother, Native Tongue's , Public Enemy, Bambata....... & to still is

[@xAntoIRL]

Ali is chill af love thx for the knowledge

[@slmjkdbtl]

he is so genuine

[@alexilolloesp]

why are playing parts cut off? Redbull cannot afford to pay copyrights? btw big for ali!

[@elismith8356]

Yea copyright bullshit smh.

[@niqulusviii987]

So glad I have the unedited version

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@@niqulusviii987 share it fam

[@QUIZFILTER]

Yeah every RedBull video is like that... I know what you mean..

[@mtac9978]

THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS!!

[@Ungruma]

Thank you so much for this!

[@lorenzoburton3974]

Great conversation! Thank you

[@DuckAlertBeats]

Description of a Fool was Roy Ayres though not Gil Scott Heron

[@MCEEZR]

So much knowledge

[@naturligfunktion4232]

This is the shit. I love these lectures

[@alexandersillan8139]

An amazing dude

[@Zeal808]

Ali!

[@zoeygirl]

The censoring sucks but this was epic!

[@rado3714]

How have you sat on this for six years?!!

[@2b_hopeful]

This was release long before 2018. I first saw this on KZbin when I was in my mid 30's 2012. Maybe user account changed and repost it.

[@CHANNELAPOLLO]

Lol if you think this is criminal, ask them where the Flying Lotus lecture is !!

[@vondelpark8141]

Pure Love

[@erikthomann1914]

Nice interview... Unfortunately the sound parts are cut out

[@tsimmons1974ts]

Q- tip was designed for this shit 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Perfect voice for it 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@jamespolomendez6451]

Damn what tracks did ya play that got edited out. I need a track list !! Lol

[@prod.mxmo_mk9]

Check in desc scroll down and they have it time stamped and the link to the music video

[@napsndreds2k11]

Shout out to Rhett that’s the bro!

[@brianres]

what is the hosts name?

[@Mahula999]

who unliked this 😤

[@sonictonic2012]

Nito!! Do that shit homie.

[@lordadarrrappapiana79]

yall should let the tracks play, dont clip it out the int...

[@basehead617]

I read a Q-Tip interview where he said since Ali was the DJ people thought he produced the tracks but Tip said he did them, not Ali.. the wording of the quote made it sound like Tip was the actual production mastermind in the studio.. and his career post tribe has proven that could be the case, while Ali hasn’t done much. Hard to say without having been in the room at the time but to this day I’m not sure what Ali really did other than scratch.

[@reimourrpower9357]

Note in YT description and the session here Ali did "Push It Along" and "Clap Your Hands" and possibly other for Tribe and "La Schmoove" for Fu-Schnickens. He moved on to work on "Brown Sugar" for D'Angelo, production for Gil-Scott Heron, Lucy Pearl, The Midnight Hour with Adrian Younge doing the Luke Cage soundtrack, and many things we likely do not know about. It appers that he had. Tribe as concept group Ali said were influenced by The Beatles and that idea of Lennon / McCartney sharing most all credits ended up being problematic later and Tribe may have gone through the same struggle; folks thought they all did the music together which obscured their individual acheivements and props. I'd assume that from this interview Ali did not have as much of "producer ego" that made him want to tell the world 'I did this & that'. That works more the Pharell / Neptunes, Dr. Dre and Timbaland types; not knocking that at all, they are masters at their craft. Ali appears to be much more about exploring the music and new ways of getting to people without the superstar fanfare.

[@sunshinesunflowerz1647]

ReiMourr Power Basically the geek to Q-Tips nerd. Robin to Batman 🤷🏾‍♀️🧐

[@RichieGarrison]

I have to agree. Ali’s and Tip’s output since the Tribe makes it clear where the real ATCQ “sound” really came from.

[@blackears2245]

one anwser : jazz is dead

[@damienwiley2312]

No Adrien Young Questions..

[@KardiFan2000]

This was from 2012, they hadn't worked together yet...

[@drx06]

This is kind of pointless without knowing what songs they are referring to.

[@TheFyoshichannel]

drx06 the songs are in the description

[@Graceamazimg]

what beat??????? why in the f did y’all not play the music for the internet audience Salaams to bro Ali

[@ricomartinez2869]

I'm ATCQ fan to the death but this interview it's some how disappointing...

[@KardiFan2000]

Probably because Tip made all of their music.

[@matthewsalmon431]

Why?

[@reimourrpower9357]

@@KardiFan2000 not true; listen carefully again and take note of the songs Ali produced in the description. Tip made probably most but NOT all the Tribe songs.

[@KardiFan2000]

@@reimourrpower9357 It's a FACT that Q-Tip produced the vast majority of Tribe's music. Ali definitely had a hand in a lot of it as a co-producer/DJ, but remember, between Tip and Ali...Tip is the perfectionist, so final decisions on any beats would've went through him anyway.

[@elismith8356]

@@KardiFan2000 I doubt you we're in attendance for any of The Tribes studio sessions.So u cant really say who did what its all he say she say. Also remember later on Dilla made a ton of beats. Ali did make quite a few beats for the group maybe not nearly as much as tip, but then again I wasnt in the lab either.He did some dope production 4 the "Lucy Pearl" album as well I believe. R.I.P. Phife diggy

[@rpgfan72]

Why is this sponsored by red bull? I remember the days when these same people would not touch this shit with a ten foot pole.

[@musamusashi]

They may still not consume the product, but take the opportunities those sponsored forums offer.

[@Apex_grind562]

The interviewer is losing my attention.

[@tonytre6404]

Love Tribe to death but oh boy what a boring interview

[@farmerfreakeasy]

agreed...... both interviewer and Ali seem reluctant to tread any new ground with this. Any old skool DJ/MC could drone on about insignificant stuff like this. It lacks energy or intensity. Too many blunts ? Or selling millions of records creates an overly chilled mindset.

[@GoldenCreoleChica]

@@farmerfreakeasyAli Shaheed doesn’t drink nor does he smoke. I personally enjoyed the interview.

[@lemarmundane]

This is boring.. 🤷‍♂️