5/22/2023 0 Comments Notes on a tribe called quest![]() ![]() The first track on "The Low End Theory" is " Excursions," which Abdurraqib described as, "one of the great track one, side ones" in music history. "Because those sounds were perhaps bringing up some nostalgic feelings for my parents, my older brother was able to play 'Low End Theory' really loud in the house without headphones," he said. "So I gained an affection for 'Low End Theory' through that." 'Excursions' But because of the classic jazz sounds found on "The Low End Theory," they made an exception. ![]() He explained that his parents didn't tolerate a lot of rap music in the house. " But it wasn't until the release of the group's second record, 1991's " The Low End Theory," that Abdurraqib latched on to their sound and became a fan. 'I Left My Wallet In El Segundo' was off the group's first record, 1990's " People's Instinctive Travels And The Paths Of Rhythm. "I distinctly remember watching the music video for 'I Left My Wallet In El Segundo' shortly after it dropped, and I had to be around 8 or 9 years old.", he said. ![]() He told WPR’s " BETA" he recalls the first time he became aware of A Tribe Called Quest. Author Hanif Abdurraqib explores the legacy of venerated rap group A Tribe Called Quest and his own fandom in his new book, " Go Ahead In The Rain: Notes To A Tribe Called Quest." ![]()
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