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A Tribe Called Quest

  • Blogs

    September 29, 2011

    Kid Sampson Talk Moon Rock and Explain "Savannah Night Train"

    ​What kind of music do you listen to? It's an honest question that rarely yields an honest answer. After all, the wrong answer could get you shunned in certain circles. However, a more complex question could very easily be, what kind of music does your band play? With lines blurring more an ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 14, 2011

    Pickster One on RoQ'y TyRaid, Peachcake, and Boys and Frogs

    Awal​Welcome to the latest installment of our weekly feature, Sound Off, where Jason P. Woodbury is joined by a different guest each week to listen to and discuss three tracks from local Phoenix artists. If you would like your songs to be considered for future Sound Off columns, please email m ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 10, 2011

    Steve Martin and Six More Actors Who Don't Totally Suck at Music

    One of these men was "born a poor black child."​He may be known best as a "wild and crazy guy," but Steve Martin is the master of more than one craft. In addition to his work as a comedian and actor, Martin is a writer, playwright, and as Rare Bird Alert, his new album with The Steep Canyon Range ... More >>

  • Film

    August 4, 2011

    Beats, Rhymes, & Life: Michael Rapaport Observes a Tribe Called Quest Vibe and Checks Out the Scenario

    One of these men was "born a poor black child."​He may be known best as a "wild and crazy guy," but Steve Martin is the master of more than one craft. In addition to his work as a comedian and actor, Martin is a writer, playwright, and as Rare Bird Alert, his new album with The Steep Canyon Range ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 2, 2011

    Five Songs Sampled by A Tribe Called Quest to Celebrate Beats, Rhymes and Life: The Travels of a Tribe Called Quest

    ​Michael Rapaport. Not to be a dick, but when we think of the C-list star, shit films and even crappier television are the first things that pop into mind. However, after watching Beats, Rhymes and Life: The Travels of a Tribe Called Quest, our opinion has totally shifted -- Michael Rapaport is a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 2, 2011

    August 2 In Blogs: America's Best Bathroom, Happy Hour Report Card, A Tribe Called Quest, and a Porn Star Rock Band

    ​In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs.Today's entries:

  • Music

    February 17, 2011

    L.A.'s Open Mike Eagle Discusses Indie Rap's Mostly White Audience

    ​In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs.Today's entries:

  • Music

    September 9, 2010

    The Scenario @ Bar Smith

    ​In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs.Today's entries:

  • Calendar

    September 9, 2010

    The Scenario

    ​In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs.Today's entries:

  • Blogs

    April 27, 2010

    Mr. Miranda on Arizona Hip-Hop, His Japanese Record Deal, and His Forthcoming EP with Jimmy Nelson

    For just pennies a day, you can provide food and shelter for needy Phoenix rappers like Mr. Miranda.​Dave Miranda, aka Mr. Miranda, has been one of the more productive MCs in the Valley recently. The Phoenix native released The Wonderful World of Mr. Miranda in December 2008, then followed that u ... More >>

  • Music

    April 9, 2009

    For Folk-Rock Trio Sisterbrother, Music Is a Family Affair

    For just pennies a day, you can provide food and shelter for needy Phoenix rappers like Mr. Miranda.​Dave Miranda, aka Mr. Miranda, has been one of the more productive MCs in the Valley recently. The Phoenix native released The Wonderful World of Mr. Miranda in December 2008, then followed that u ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 16, 2009

    Yo, Stephen Hawking Raps

    The world already has its share of ridiculous ring tones, but now, thanks to a company called FunMobility, you can hear the voice of famed physicist Stephen Hawkings rapping "Baby Got Back" whenever that special someone calls your cell phone.

  • Blogs

    December 30, 2008

    Top Ten Hip-Hop Albums Of 2008

    By Dan Leroy A couple of weeks ago, an expert on the Harry Potter series told an audience of high school kids how lucky they were to have this Big Shared Experience--these seven books and 41,000 words in common. What does Harry Potter have to do with hip-hop in 2008? In an age when many year-en ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 26, 2008

    Top Ten Hip-Hop Albums Of 2008

    By Dan Leroy A couple of weeks ago, an expert on the Harry Potter series told an audience of high school kids how lucky they were to have this Big Shared Experience--these seven books and 41,000 words in common. What does Harry Potter have to do with hip-hop in 2008? In an age when many year-end ... More >>

  • Music

    December 11, 2008

    The Old School Jingle Jam Reminds Us of the Ghosts of Hip-Hop’s Past

    By Dan Leroy A couple of weeks ago, an expert on the Harry Potter series told an audience of high school kids how lucky they were to have this Big Shared Experience--these seven books and 41,000 words in common. What does Harry Potter have to do with hip-hop in 2008? In an age when many year-end ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 18, 2008

    Q-Tip's Do-Over Kills Momentum at Marquee

    By Martin Cizmar Q-Tip is a perfectionist. Or so he said Monday night as he derailed his show one song in, taking a five-minute interlude to adjust the sound. “Any of ya’ll bloggers out there? Any bloggers?” he asked. “So when you blog about this, just be a little gracious. ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 13, 2008

    Ear Candy

    Q-Tip headlines a massive mix of dopeness

  • Calendar

    April 10, 2008

    Belly Up to the Bard

    The Loft mixes up a mean lit cocktail

  • Blogs

    November 16, 2006

    Plugged Up

    The Loft mixes up a mean lit cocktail

  • Music

    July 27, 2006

    Positive Feedback

    Hip-hop crew Jurassic 5 moves in a new direction

  • Music

    May 11, 2006

    Spank Rock

    YoYoYoYoYo
    (Big Dada)

  • Music

    June 23, 2005

    Digable Planets

    Back like dat

  • Music

    October 14, 2004

    Aceyalone and Del Tha Funkee Homosapien

    Socially conscious, lyrically lush

  • Music

    October 7, 2004

    De La Soul

    Thugs rap, rap, rapping at the door

  • Music

    September 16, 2004

    Brand Nubian

    Hip-hoppers reunite, with a "slightly more peaceful demeanor"

  • Music

    August 12, 2004

    Approach

    Ultra Proteus (Coup d'Etat)

  • Music

    July 8, 2004

    Fiddle About

    Detroit's Amp Fiddler brings funk, soul, and decades of experience to his acclaimed debut

  • Music

    March 27, 2003

    Surviving the Jungle

    Electronic music never erupted the way the faithful hoped it would, but jungle, and DJs like AK1200, still thrive in the underground

  • Music

    March 20, 2003

    Owning Up

    It took five years, but the old-schoolers of Gang Starr are finally on the comeback with The Ownerz. Guru, for one, is still hungry.

  • Music

    January 23, 2003

    Backdoor Boogie

    30,000 bands can't be too wrong -- CD Baby hands 'em independence

  • Music

    November 14, 2002

    Preservin' the Real

    Jurassic 5 stays true to hip-hop -- even as its core audience lives in an alternative universe

  • Music

    September 19, 2002

    Styles, Trinity, Clipse

    A Gangster and a Gentleman (Ruff Ryder), (Past, Present and Future) (Capitol), Lord Willin' (Star Trak)

  • Music

    January 25, 2001

    Open to All

    Black Eyed Peas hope they're luckier in 2001 than they were last year

  • Music

    November 9, 2000

    Black Stars

    Talib Kweli offers his reflections on the state of hip-hop, Levi's, and the role of MCs in the African-American community

  • Calendar

    August 10, 2000

    East Coastin'

    DJs Megadef and Fact bring a touch of youth and New York flavor to the local hip-hop scene

  • Music

    July 27, 2000

    Slum Village

    Fantastic, Vol. 2 (GoodVibe)

  • Music

    February 10, 2000

    Playing for Keeps

    The Jungle Brothers continue to chart new territory on their latest effort, V.I.P.

  • Music

    October 28, 1999

    Beyond the Fringe

    Styles of Beyond takes underground back to the future

  • Music

    April 15, 1999

    Recordings

    Styles of Beyond takes underground back to the future

  • Music

    October 29, 1998

    Kings of Rhyme

    Run-D.M.C. keeps pushing to earn respectability for hip-hop

  • Calendar

    September 24, 1998

    Night & Day

    September 24 - 30, 1998

  • Music

    January 15, 1998

    Recordings

    September 24 - 30, 1998

  • Music

    December 11, 1997

    Recordings

    September 24 - 30, 1998

  • Music

    January 2, 1997

    Dr. Cynic's Revenge

    Beat Angel Brian Smith's 10 Greatest Atrocities in '96

  • Music

    December 19, 1996

    Recordings

    Beat Angel Brian Smith's 10 Greatest Atrocities in '96

  • Music

    July 25, 1996

    Pick Up Your Microphones

    Blunt talk on the Smokin' Grooves Tour with the Fugees, Spearhead and A Tribe Called Quest

  • Calendar

    July 25, 1996

    Pic Hits for the week

    Blunt talk on the Smokin' Grooves Tour with the Fugees, Spearhead and A Tribe Called Quest

  • Music

    February 9, 1995

    G. LOVE, AMERICAN STYLE

    GARRETT DUTTON III, A.K.A. G. LOVE, FLAVORS TRADITIONAL SOUNDS WITH SPECIAL SAUCE

  • Music

    August 18, 1994

    TIME TO GET IIIBEASTIE BOYS DON'T HAVE TO FIGHT FOR THEIR RIGHTS ANYMORE

    GARRETT DUTTON III, A.K.A. G. LOVE, FLAVORS TRADITIONAL SOUNDS WITH SPECIAL SAUCE

  • Music

    March 24, 1993

    PLANETS OF THE APERS?THEY SOUND FAMILIAR, BUT RAPPERS' ORBIT BY MILES

    GARRETT DUTTON III, A.K.A. G. LOVE, FLAVORS TRADITIONAL SOUNDS WITH SPECIAL SAUCE

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