Much like De La Soul - who they were actually part of a larger hip hop group called the Native Tongues - A Tribe Called Quest used their lyrical prowess to display more positive and fun thoughts than many of the other acts performing in hip hop, but that didn't mean that they weren't respected. Q-Tip might be the most talented producer/rapper hybrids to ever be a major part of the scene, Fife Dog had plenty memorable raps, especially on Jazz (We've Got The) Buggin' Out and Ali Shaheed Muhammad is a magnificent producer and DJ in his own right and helped craft many of the group's best music Not only are they one of the best live hip hop acts around, they've influenced a plethora of rappers, including Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco and so many more, to challenge themselves to produce magnificent music. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xE6ZWwJezg
