A Tribe Called Quest
A Tribe Called Quest is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 1985.
- Profession
- Hip-hop group
- From
- New York City, New York
- Years active
- 1985–2016
Early life
Formed in the St. Albans neighborhood of Queens, New York, the group emerged from the Native Tongues collective led by Q-Tip and Phife Dawg.
Career
Their jazz-infused albums "The Low End Theory" and "Midnight Marauders" became cornerstones of alternative and conscious hip-hop.
Major achievements
They are widely cited among the most influential and acclaimed groups in hip-hop history.
Legacy
A Tribe Called Quest pioneered jazz-rap and a thoughtful, bohemian strain of hip-hop.
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