A Tribe Called Quest's "Electric Relaxation"

A Tribe Called Quest's "Electric Relaxation"

Author: Hartbeat March 20, 2025 Duration: 57:49
Relax yourself and settle into part two of One Song’s A Tribe Called Quest deep dive with Relax yourself and settle into part two of One Song’s A Tribe Called Quest deep dive with “Electric Relaxation.” This week, Diallo and LUXXURY discuss Tribe’s shift towards a grittier sound on Midnight Marauders, Diallo shares his old lunchroom lyrical theories, and LUXXURY recreates one of Q-Tip’s mindblowing samples.  Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/onesong today. Stop putting off those doctor’s appointments and go to ZocDoc.com/OneSong to find and instantly book a top rated doctor today. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ONESONG and get on your way to being your best self. Don’t cut corners on your grooming routine— Visit Manscaped.com and use code ONESONG to get 20% off plus free shipping. Songs Discussed: “Electric Relaxation” - A Tribe Called Quest “Nuthin’ But A “G” Thang” - Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg “Bring Da Ruckus” - Wu-Tang Clan “I Went For Mine” - Diamond and The Psychotic Neurotics “I Got Cha Opin” - Black Moon “One Love” - Nas ft. Q-Tip “Return of the Boom Bap” - KRS-One “Take It Personal” - Gang Starr “On and On” - Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth “Midnight Marauders Tour Guide” - A Tribe Called Quest “Sucka N*gga” - A Tribe Called Quest “Red Clay” - Jack Wilkins “The Chase Part II” - A Tribe Called Quest “Outside Love” - Brethren “Mystic Brew” - Ronnie Foster “Forbidden Fruit” - J. Cole ft. Kendrick Lamar “Lyrics To Go” - A Tribe Called Quest “Dreams” - Ramsey Lewis “Knockin’ Da Boots” - H-Town “8 Million Stories” - A Tribe Called Quest “Resurrection (Extra P. Remix)” - Common “Dreadlocks Dub” - Bullwackie’s All Stars “Out Of Bounds” - Koastle, Conrad & DLG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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