A Tribe Called Quest was an American hip-hop group formed in Queens, NY, in 1985. Regarded as one of the most influential hip-hop groups of all time, they are known for exemplifying the rap scene during the 1990s, their role in the Native Tongues movement, and the fusion of hip-hop and jazz.
Discography
Members
- Q-Tip
- Shaheed
- Phife Dawg
- Jarobi (Until 1990)
Fun Facts
- A Tribe Called Quest have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for their incredible and immense influence in hip-hop.
- Q-Tip is currently an instructor at the Kennedy Center as Artistic Director for Hip-Hop Culture.
- ATCQ served as a foundation for many big music artists today such as Kanye West, Andre 3000, Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, and many others.