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A Tribe Called Quest is an American hip hop group, formed in 1985, and is composed of MC/producer Q-Tip, MC Phife Dawg aka Phife Diggy (Malik Taylor), and DJ/producer Ali Shaheed Muhammad. A fourth member, rapper Jarobi White, left the group after their first album but rejoined in 1991. Along with De La Soul, the group was a central part of the Native Tongues Posse, and enjoyed the most commercial success out of all the groups to emerge from that collective. Many of their songs, such as "Bonita Applebum", "Can I Kick It?", "I Left My Wallet in El Segundo", "Scenario", "Check the Rhime", "Jazz (We've Got)", "Award Tour" and "Electric Relaxation" are regarded as classics by the hip hop community. more »

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(Q-Tip) Back in the days when I was a teenager Before I had status and before I had a pager You could find the Abstract listening to hip hop My pops used to say, it reminded him of be-bop I said, well daddy don't you know that things go in cycles The way that Bobby Brown is just ampin like Michael It's all expected, things are for the lookin If you got the money, Quest is for the bookin Come on everybody, let's get with the fly modes Still got room on the truck, load the back boom Listen to the rhyme, to get a mental picture of this black man, through black woman victim Why do I say that, cuz I gotta speak the truth man Doing what we feel for the music is the proof and Planted on the ground, the act is so together Bonafide strong, you need leverage to sever The unit, yes, the unit, yes, the unit called the jazz is deliberately cheered LP filled with street goods You can find it on the rack in your record store (store) If you get the record, then your thoughts are adored and appreciated, cause we're ever so glad we made it We work hard, so we gotta thank God Dishin out the plastic, do the dance till you're spastic If you dis... it gets drastic Listen to the rhymes, cuz its time to make gravy If it moves your booty, then shake, shake it baby All the way to Africa a.k.a. The Motherland (uh) Stick out the left, then I'll ask for the other hand That's the right hand, Black Man (man) Only if you are noted as my man (man) If I get the credit, then I'll think I deserve it If you fake moves, don't fix your mouth to word it Get in the zone of positivity, not negativity Cuz we gotta strive for longevity If you botch up, what's in that (ass) (what?) A pair of Nikes, size ten-and-a-half (come on, come on) Chorus: We gotta make moves Never, ever, ever could we fake moves (come on, come on) (4X) "Time. time is a ship on a merciless sea Drifting toward an average of nothingness Until it can be retarded for it's own destiny TIME is an inanimate object Praying and praying and praying for? Time is DANCING, moving lingering all memories of past." - The Last Poets We gotta be a winner all the time Can't fall prey to a hip hop crime With the dope raps and dope tracks for you for blocks From the fly girlies to the hardest of the rocks Musically the Quest, is on the rise We on these Excursions so you must realize that continually, I pop my Zulu If you don't like it, get off the Zulu tip So what can you do in the times which exist You can't fake moves on your brother or your sis But if your sis is a (bitch), brother is a jerk Leave 'em both alone and continue with your work Whatever it may be in today's society Everything is fair, at least that how it seems to me You must be honest and true to the next Don't be phony and expect one not to flex Especially if you rhyme, you have to live by the pen Your man is your man, then treat him like your friend All it is, is the code of the streets So listen to the knowledge bein dropped over beats Beats that are hard, beats that are funky It could get you hooked like a crackhead junkie What you gotta do to is know that the Tribe is in the sphere The Abstract Poet, prominent like Shakespeare Chorus Edgar Allan Poe, it don't stop (uh!) "Time is running out on black power Africans today and whites blacks and reporters at night Everytime you see them? with their tongues hangin out Time is running and past and passing and running Running and past and passing and running (excursions)"

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[Q-Tip] Back in the days when I was a teenager Before I had status and before I had a pager You could find the Abstract listening to hip hop My pops used to say, it reminded him of be-bop I said, well daddy don't you know that things go in cycles The way that Bobby Brown is just ampin like Michael Its all expected, things are for the looking If you got the money, Quest is for the booking Come on everybody, let's get with the fly modes Still got room on the truck, load the back boom Listen to the rhymes, to get a mental picture Of this black man, black woman venture Why do I say that, cuz I gotta speak the truth man Doing what we feel for the music is the proof and Planted on the ground, the act is so together Bonafied strong, you need leverage to sever The unit, yes, the unit, yes, the unit called the jazz is We deliver it each year on the street for the beat cuz You can find it on the rack in your record store(store) If you get the record, then your thoughts are adored and appreciated Cuz we're ever so glad we made it We work hard, so we gotta thank God Dishin out the plastic, do the dance till you spastic If you dis...it gets drastic Listen to the rhymes, cuz its time to make gravy If it moves your booty, then shake, shake it baby All the way to Africa a.k.a. The Motherland (uh) Stick out the left, then I'll ask for the other hand That's the right hand, Black Man (man) Only if you was noted as my man (man) If I get the credit, then I'll think I deserve it If you fake moves, don't fix your mouth to word it Get in the zone of positivity, not negativity Cuz we gotta strive for longevity If you botch up, what's in that (ass) (what?) A pair of Nikes, size ten-and-a-half (come on, come on)

We gotta make moves Never, ever, ever could we fake moves (come on, come on) (4X)

You gotta be a winner all the time Can't fall prey to a hip hop crime With the dope raps and dope tracks for you for blocks From the fly girlies to the hardest of the rocks Musically the Quest, is on the rise We on these Excursions so you must realize Hip hop continually, about the Zulu If you don't like it, get off the Zulu tip So what could you do in the times which exist You can't fake moves on your brother or your sis But if your sis is a (bitch), brother is a jerk Leave 'em both alone and continue with your work Whatever it may be into this society Everything is fair, at least that how it seems to me You must be honest and true to the next Don't be phony and expect one not to flex Especially if you rhyme, you have to live by the pen Your man is your man, then treat him like your friend All it is, is the code of the streets So listen to the knowledge being dropped over beats Beats that are hard, beats that are funky It could get you hooked like a crackhead junkie What you gotta do to is know that the Tribe's in this sphere The Abstract Poet, prominent like Shakespeare

Chorus (repeat until end)

Edgar Allan Poe, it don't stop (uh!)

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One of my favorite ATCQ songs. It's a shame more people don't listen to this song.

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i always thought this was one of their most popular songs too. i guess it was probably because it was the first one i ever heard.

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Discover the poetic beauty in ‘Excursions’ by A Tribe Called Quest. This lyric breakdown takes you on a journey through the artist’s thoughts, emotions, and the story they aim to tell. From clever metaphors to evocative imagery, we delve into the nuances that make this song a lyrical masterpiece. Whether you’re a fan of A Tribe Called Quest or a lover of well-crafted words, our detailed analysis will give you a deeper understanding and appreciation of this song.

Back in the days when I was a teenager Before I had status and before I had a pager You could find the Abstract listening to hip hop My pops used to say, it reminded him of be-bop I said, well daddy don’t you know that things go in cycles The way that Bobby Brown is just ampin’ like Michael Its all expected, things are for the looking If you got the money, Quest is for the booking Come on everybody, let’s get with the fly modes Still got room on the truck, load the back boom Listen to the rhymes, to get a mental picture Of this black man, black woman venture Why do I say that, ’cause I gotta speak the truth man Doing what we feel for the music is the proof and Planted on the ground, the act is so together Bonafied strong, you need leverage to sever The unit, yes, the unit, yes, the unit called the jazz is We deliver it each year on the street for the beat ’cause You can find it on the rack in your record store(store) If you get the record, then your thoughts are adored and appreciated Cause we’re ever so glad we made it We work hard, so we gotta thank God Dishing out the plastic, do the dance till you spastic If you dis, it gets drastic Listen to the rhymes, ’cause its time to make gravy If it moves your booty, then shake, shake it baby All the way to Africa a.k.a. The Motherland (uh) Stick out the left, then I’ll ask for the other hand That’s the right hand, Black Man (man) Only if you was noted as my man (man) If I get the credit, then I’ll think I deserve it If you fake moves, don’t fix your mouth to word it Get in the zone of positivity, not negativity ’cause we gotta strive for longevity If you botch up, what’s in that (ass) (what?) A pair of Nikes, size ten-and-a-half (come on, come on)

We gotta make moves Never, ever, ever could we fake moves (come on, come on) We gotta make moves Never, ever, ever could we fake moves (come on, come on) We gotta make moves Never, ever, ever could we fake moves (come on, come on) We gotta make moves Never, ever, ever could we fake moves (come on, come on)

You gotta be a winner all the time Can’t fall prey to a hip hop crime With the dope raps and dope tracks for you for blocks From the fly girlies to the hardest of the rocks Musically the Quest, is on the rise We on these Excursions so you must realize Hip hop continually, about the Zulu If you don’t like it, get off the Zulu tip So what could you do in the times which exist You can’t fake moves on your brother or your sis But if your sis is a (bitch), brother is a jerk Leave ’em both alone and continue with your work Whatever it may be into this society Everything is fair, at least that how it seems to me You must be honest and true to the next Don’t be phony and expect one not to flex Especially if you rhyme, you have to live by the pen Your man is your man, then treat him like your friend All it is, is the code of the streets So listen to the knowledge being dropped over beats Beats that are hard, beats that are funky It could get you hooked like a crackhead junkie What you gotta do to is know that the Tribe’s in this sphere The Abstract Poet, prominent like Shakespeare

We gotta make moves Never, ever, ever could we fake moves (come on, come on)

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"Excursions" by A Tribe Called Quest explores the band's love for hip-hop and their deep connection to the genre. Through the lyrics of Q-Tip, the listener is taken on a journey through the history and culture of hip-hop, with references to jazz and the African roots of the music. The first verse speaks of the cyclical nature of music, accompanied by the acknowledgement of the power of words.

The chorus emphasizes the importance of authenticity in hip-hop culture and encourages listeners to "make moves" that are genuine and true to themselves. The second verse delves deeper into this idea, presenting the concept of "the code of the streets" and the importance of being honest and true to oneself and one's community.

Overall, "Excursions" is a celebration of the musical and cultural heritage of hip-hop, while also being a call for authenticity and honesty in the preservation of its traditions.

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Released: 1991

Get ready for a lyrical odyssey as we unpack A Tribe Called Quest’s “Excursions,” an alchemic mix of jazzy beats, astute rhymes, and reflective musings. This jam, which kicks off their seminal 1991 album “The Low End Theory,” is a profound exploration of self-identity, history, and the cyclical nature of music and culture.

The track opens with Q-Tip reflecting on his hip-hop origins, figuratively painting a bracing picture of his younger self, alluding to a time before he achieved fame. Our boy Q-Tip, a.k.a. The Abstract, got schooled in the jazz records played by his pops. A vivid memory folded into the lines spits an insightful dialogue between father and son about music’s cyclical nature.

The hook reprises the essence of the Tribe – their inherent genius for making sophisticated yet catchy tunes. The phrase, “You could find the Abstract,” tells how the group, particularly Q-Tip, is invested in the music discourse, embodying their consistent commitment to the hip-hop game. When Q-Tip drops, “Quest is for the bookin,” he is essentially saying that A Tribe Called Quest is available for gigs, subtly marketing their prowess and dedication.

The first verse spans a broad range of themes, from self-identity within a larger societal matrix to validating their artistic credibility. The “Black man, through black woman victim” phrase is a critique on society’s systemic racism and sexism, and The Tribe’s determination to relate their narrative truthfully, validating their existence amidst an oppressive system.

“The unit, yes, the unit, yes, the unit called the jazz is,” refers to how Tribe’s music is deeply ingrained with jazz influences, synergizing with Q-Tip’s earlier reference to his father’s Bebop records. This isn’t merely a rhetorical throwaway; it’s a testament to the group’s revolutionary blend of jazz elements within hip-hop a.k.a. Jazz Rap.

Q-Tip addresses the audience directly in “If you get the record, then your thoughts are adored”, seeking their intellectual participation, and validating their appreciation. It’s all about spit and respect in the Tribe’s universe. Pushing the celebratory ethos further, Q-Tip refers to Africa as “The Motherland,” underlining his pride in African heritage and the significance of the continent in African-American identity formation.

“If I get the credit, then I’ll think I deserve it / If you fake moves, don’t fix your mouth to word it” asserts their authenticity and sends a strong warning to posers in the hip-hop scene. The Tribe isn’t afraid to call out fake actions, elevating the essence of realness at the heart of the hip-hop ethos.

We find another element of A Tribe Called Quest’s artistry: their gift for social commentary, as they express the importance of positivity, the strive for longevity, and the pitfalls of falling prey to a hip-hop crime. They also emphasize the continuous, conscious effort for improvement, the “excursions,” and the path they are carving out within hip-hop.

The verse wraps up with a message of respect and an exploration of social codes. Q-Tip reiterates the importance of honesty and authenticity, espousing the belief that deceiving your kin or community won’t fly. His nod to literary giants, “The Abstract Poet, prominent like Shakespeare / Edgar Allan Poe,” is a self-affirmation of his lyrical prowess and the group’s role as leading figures in hip-hop storytelling.

Peeling back the layers of “Excursions,” we come face to face with The Tribe’s genius. Their thoughtful exploration of music’s cyclical nature, their affinity for jazz, their stern stance on integrity, and their commitment to positivity, all come together to create a monumental opening to “The Low End Theory”. So, we tip our hats to A Tribe Called Quest for their exceptional ability to strike the perfect chord between delivering a bop and giving us food for thought.

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