![]() A Tribe Called Quest revolutionized not only hip hop, but music as a whole, and here is what their original members did after that revolution. Related: T-Pain Wants More Originality In Hip HopĮach of A Tribe’s original members has gone on to well-established, respectable careers that are both commendable for their individual achievements and can still credit their initial success to their affiliation to such a pivotal, revolutionary band. Consequence continues to write and record. Consequence, aka Dexter Raymond Mills Jr., was never a full-time member of the band but he was a guest rapper on at least half of a dozen of A Tribe Called Quest's songs, most popularly on B-side from their famous album Award Tour. While the group had some supporting players come and go during their 20-plus-year tenure, like Consequence and the legendary Busta Rhymes, the original and founding bandmates included producer Q-Tip, rapper Phife Dawg, DJ and co-producer Ali Shaheed Muhammad, and rapper Jarobi White. 3 Consequence Released His Latest Album 'No Cap Pack' in 2020. Their lyrics were also more mellow while still addressing heavy topics like racial oppression and police brutality. While many rappers depended on heavy bass and drums, Tribe utilized subtle and low-key samples, like Lou Reed’s A Walk on the Wildside baseline which was used as the beat for their hit Can I Kick it. A Tribe Called Quest can easily be credited for laying the foundations for alternative rap groups and performers – artists like Pharell Williams and Tyler, The Creator have cited them as influences. They sit among the ranks of the Wu-Tang Clan and De La Soul for their innovative use of jazz-like lyrics and soft yet rhythmic beats. A Tribe Called Quest is one of the most important bands in hip hop history.
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