Seattle Musicians React to Check the Rhime - Tribe Called Quest

[@420Momentum]

Sooo just yall know A Tribe Called Quest is one of the most successful Music Groups in history. All 6 of there albums went Golden Plantinum and they have just been Inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame. The majority of humans will never ever achieve what A Tribe Called Quest has achieved

[@Quantumedic]

Check the Rime isn’t atonal lacking a key center. The key center shifts from bar to bar like a jazz song a modulation. Early 90’s, particularly East Coast Hip Hop, was based on Jazz. Fun fact QTip was mentored by Weldon Irvine a very influential jazz musician.

[@BehindTheBeatReactions]

That's dope!

[@joemangi9743]

Tribe called quest fan here since 94 but you two brothers are literally teaching me how to appreciate the back ground beats... I love jazz so naturally I loved east coast hip-hop in the 90s because they always sampled jazz and the fact you two brothers are making me appreciate the back ground tones is much appreciated.. much love young kings.. thank you

[@bababoi6239]

One fact: In that live performace Phife was diagnosed with high blood sugars and he pulled thru that performance. Salute

[@BehindTheBeatReactions]

Holy shit. That wild

[@gamingceviche]

Tribe called quest fan here, who clicked on the video just because of the song. The guy on the right is a negative Nancy, you guys could probably get more viewers if you were explaining what you guys were not hearing because I was completely lost and you guys kind of sounded like haters.

[@BehindTheBeatReactions]

You got it!

[@erniehardy8377]

This dude with glasses is the biggest square ever 😅

[@jrd231]

I am confused as to what he's not understanding about this beat. It's not that complicated.

[@nicka.417]

ATCQ the TOOL of rap?? 😂😂😂😂 I think Tool would take that as a compliment.

[@BehindTheBeatReactions]

Haha for sure!

[@MichaelWiggan-o9y]

Lol .. The song went #1 on the rap hot charts ... (half million copies sold - went gold) ... Here's a live performance .. A Tribe Called Quest with Brand New Heavies - Check The Rhyme (YO! MTV Raps Spring Break 1992) kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6XRpKSAp6uonMksi=s9MdPyOWXfPVlBlA (to be perform in a Coffee Shop Lol) You know how big MTV Spring Break was {Every College kid was at that location}... Memories of the 1st time I heard "Check The Rhime" was in Kingston Jamaica (1991) at an uptown session (party) on big sound system -- blew me away how great it sounded (Loved it) ... Respect to you guy for listening to music that was my life in the 90's (still listening to ATCQ , De La Soul & Digiable Planets in 2024)

[@jaydubbxperiod]

The problem here is that you're bringing math equations to a party. It's about the feel! The change up is anchored rhythmically. The drums and horns and the 808 that kicks in carry it there. The "chaos" adds to the hype before the mellow main groove comes back for the rhymes.. And if you chase the producers of that era trying to figure how they did what they did w those short sample times you'll go crazy!

[@BehindTheBeatReactions]

The chaos is totally hype!

[@adbyrd29]

Right its jazz its always about the feel the dude on the left is autistic.

[@jasonlettorale5177]

Phife Dawg died. He was one of the best freestyle rappers ever. This is east coast music. Stick to Seattle!

[@blizzle193]

By the way to the hater on the left......... There's plenty of live footage of them online and it's amazing that you have live drum sets, stand up bass..... everything........ My opinion is that maybe it's meant to just get into the rhythm like your friend and just sort of feel The beat...... Don't have to analyze everything like a professor sometimes it just sounds good and the rhythm is Good....... I'm not trying to be negative but that's my comment on this video as A tribe called quest fan since the late 80s

[@n.ayisha]

you have to 'get' Jazz to understand Tribe.

[@BehindTheBeatReactions]

Interesting.

[@n.ayisha]

i say this in all sincerity... listen to the song again. but actually LISTEN, uninterrupted and without attempting to pick apart what individual instruments are doing. just listen to the SONG. there is a solid, very simple, drum beat that remains constant and uninterrupted throughout the whole song. the other elements shift around it, but that drum beat NEVER changes. there are even a few points where the drums pause, but the beat doesn't change, and it kicks right back in as your toes hit the floor if that's how you're keeping time with the beat. like i said, it's a Jazz thing. i'd probably describe it as hanging on to a rope in the middle of a tornado. even when everything's being whipped around seemingly 'atonally' (you'd probably conclude), the line that you are hanging on to remains constant. in this case, it's that drum beat, but they also make incredible use of the jazz bass for the same purpose in other songs. whatever the central theme, the play around that is a big part of what defines Jazz, and what influences a lot of Hip Hop. give it another listen. bobbing your head or tapping your feet with the drums helps.

[@Deeper-sessions]

wow. epitome of ignorance right here

[@BehindTheBeatReactions]

It's okay It's just modes. You can learn em easy.

[@reactionary]

Only 1 k subs? I thought you have 1 m. I just subbed, enjoying your content.

[@curtisbme]

lol. You think '91 is old for rap? Get off my lawn! But seriously, you think this is sedate music to listen to at a coffee shop? You don't headbang to it, no.. But this was a dope song to dance to at the clubs.

[@BehindTheBeatReactions]

Now we know!

[@cwdoliver]

"Get off my lawn." Is this a nod to De La Soul's" (members of the Native Tongues collective with Tribe, Jungle Brothers, Queen Latifah, Monie Love) song "Potholes in My Lawn"

[@curtisbme]

@@cwdoliver It is now. RIP Trugoy the Dove

[@GRINCH_MASTERS]

Dude with glasses is Wierd just listen to the music bro whats the problem He Found A Issue in The Song With Everything Tribe is the blueprint to alot things within rap culture great group just catch the vibes man

[@elyasoliveir9034]

Eletric Relaxation PLEAAAAAAASE!!

[@bamnjphoto]

Dude said how do you perform this song live, he could have found a live performance 🤣🤣🤣

[@BehindTheBeatReactions]

and thats exactly what they do! 😂

[@deldominguez]

Crazy to see them NOT nod to this FIRE ass song. When they played Grover and dude with glasses didn't even move....you alive homie?

[@BehindTheBeatReactions]

Something wrong with him lol

[@_Clem_H_Fandango_]

My cousin is a bass player, been playing exclusively SVT for 30 years.

[@BehindTheBeatReactions]

Niceeee

[@CoboProdz]

You’re listening to a song from maybe the best rap ever ever made. And if it’s not the best it’s because midnight marauders (also from them) is!

[@blackjag121]

Electric Relaxation

[@blizzle193]

😂 I am actually so confused by you guys....... I can't figure out if the guy on the left either is on too many drugs or maybe he needs to just try drugs 😂

[@jrd231]

Guys, this beat isn't that complicated. I am not sure what you're not getting here.

[@BehindTheBeatReactions]

Listen to the notes? Lol

[@tracycampbell9300]

If you have to ask then you'll never know...

[@aseemkashyap6224]

If you're looking for another track that samples the Grover Washington Jr bassline, check out "How Many MC's - Black Moon"

[@BehindTheBeatReactions]

Wiill do thanks!

[@craigcollins1843]

HaHa the whitest thing you can do is examine the samples.Sit back, check the rhyme and relax. Phife is one of the most underated rappers ever (RIP) and Tip is on point as he is one of the best. Just chill and enjoy. Also let the song play your pauses and extended commentary can wait for later

[@BehindTheBeatReactions]

Thanks craig!

[@GeronFletcher]

lol it’s called jazz

[@BehindTheBeatReactions]

Is it tho? Lol

[@GeronFletcher]

@@BehindTheBeatReactions jazz infused hip hop lol the sounds are definitely jazz

[@randomquentin]

what do you guys listen to where this is very complicated? you act like it’s mr bungle but its just a jazz baseline

[@BehindTheBeatReactions]

Where was the II-V?

[@adbyrd29]

Thats Paul Shaffers band playing live

[@b-boycastertroy]

Its called "Jazz", look it up...

[@BehindTheBeatReactions]

Do you play jazz?

[@b-boycastertroy]

@BehindTheBeatReactions no, i just listen to it. Seems like you guys are confused about it or something 🤷‍♂️

[@kelvinwilliams9317]

There are KZbin videos about the samples used for the low end theory pretty dope

[@Quantumedic]

The baseline is from Minnie Ripperton’s Baby This Love I Have.

[@BehindTheBeatReactions]

Dope!

[@cindybindy3327]

Disappointed to see so few videos when I clicked on your channel. Hope you post more. Also Mint Condition Pretty Brown Eyes!

[@yesdex5996]

You don’t know what this song is a hip hop hot

[@okocharuud]

Listen to Electric Relaxation by Tribe called Quest, best rap group ever with Outkast and Wu

[@justinlehman1595]

Buddy Holly there on the right needs to stick to elton john videos

[@beng2]

You didn’t listen the good part of the AWB track to discovered the horn’s sample (near 3:30) 😉

[@jlbrooks74]

It IS madness 🤣I love watching these guys react. Studying the music and lyrics. On point

[@BehindTheBeatReactions]

Thanks Brooks!

[@s-idney]

White people discover hip hop (2005 colorized)

[@blizzle193]

I firmly believe that the dude on the left of the glasses is just I want to be a musician he's book smart maybe with these words but he doesn't really have a good ear to anything rhythm or melody

[@samsimone6002]

Rage against the machine... Bulls on parade

[@pfeiffdog0811]

Just found this channel. Sorry I did. I have no issue if you don’t like the song but you two don’t even give it a chance. Way over analyzed the beat which was not hard to figure out at all. The obsession with the beat was just goofy.

[@BehindTheBeatReactions]

We are goofy bb

[@freddyherasme]

Really A tribe called quest_ Man yoou´re in for a treat

[@tinameadors5797]

I rather liked this song. More than many of the others you've done, anyway. 🙂

[@BehindTheBeatReactions]

It was pretty rad that they played those sax parts live!

[@slimoslimsonowski197]

Tribe Called Quest are called The Beatles of Rap. They have influenced producers like J Dilla, Pharell or Kanye West. Live video you are watching has sad story. Phife Dawg was diabetic and after this performance on tv, he was rushed to hospital. Sadly he passed away few years ago. PEACE! BTW Pac is not rap BB KING. He is soo overated. If you are looking for great lyricist I would suggest you to check : MF DOOM , BIG L.

[@BehindTheBeatReactions]

That makes sense! The Beatles had some wild shit too!

[@eitanaltman158]

I don’t think these guys are ready for Big L 😂

[@BehindTheBeatReactions]

@@eitanaltman158 We did one song, and we werent ready lol

[@pyenapple]

It’s jazz. Not that tough to grok dudes.

[@BehindTheBeatReactions]

Jazz is the hardest to grok!

[@bboyshotty]

lol the dude on the left is trying to look for too much of a formula for this to fit into. Why its amazing is because it doesnt lol. Its very jazz inspired

[@BehindTheBeatReactions]

Not quite jazz but I see what you mean

[@sugarspice1689]

​@@BehindTheBeatReactionsIt's jazz what are you talking about

[@bl4nk5y]

Their DJ is amazeballz.

[@axMf3qTI]

Not it's Ali Shaheed Muhammad

[@bl4nk5y]

time signatures = TOOL .

[@BehindTheBeatReactions]

Yeah less key changes more time changes haha

[@adbyrd29]

Dude on the left is a joke. Its like he might be on the spectrum musicallly its a Jazz type rap song jazz isnt always in time

[@juliusperseus8612]

Can you react to : *Tribe Called Quest - find a Way*

[@earlyriser2639]

Enjoy and get out of your own way?

[@JimmiP-go8er]

Average White Band sample

[@codeblood2000]

🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

[@cw5205]

Clue-lesssssss

[@BehindTheBeatReactions]

Just calling it how we hear it

[@bl4nk5y]

😘👌🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@HorribleHomeVideo]

so what is MF DOOM then?

[@BehindTheBeatReactions]

Hmm. MF didnt care about fame and he did alot of collabs... got any ideas? Haha

[@faridabdal-hadi8032]

You guys need to leave hip hop alone…you just don’t get it at all

[@hashimhooks4620]

Ya boy with the glasses is terrible. Every hio hop track he's heard....smh. just terrible.

[@chekosibaruti7255]

Your problem is that you don't have the talent to understand this...Stay away from Hip Hop !

[@BehindTheBeatReactions]

Ooohh! Thanks

[@seanmccann2116]

I love seeing gay couples enjoy hip hop

[@BehindTheBeatReactions]

Hiphop is for everyone!

[@noizynaybah5827]

Not a good performance footage. PHIFE IS DYING HERE...RIP.. .EARLIER PERFORMANCE WAY BETTER

[@BehindTheBeatReactions]

That's sad but also pretty badass

[@noizynaybah5827]

@BehindTheBeatReactions this group is like the Beatles of Hip Hop...the 1st 3 albums....they changed shit when they dropped...the whole Native Tongue collective...A TRIBE CALLED QUEST....DE LA SOUL....JUNGLE BROTHERS....BLACK SHEEP...QUEEN LATIFAH(THE ACTRESS/RAPPER) & MONIE LOVE....CHECK OUT A SONG CALLED...SATURDAY BY DE LA SOUL FT. A TRIBE CALLED QUEST...DO THE VIDEO IF POSSIBLE..CAME OUT IN 1990