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The Native Tongues were a collective of late 1980s and early 1990s hip-hop artists known for their positive-minded, good-natured Afrocentric lyrics, and for pioneering the use of eclectic sampling and jazz -influenced beats. Its principal members were the Jungle Brothers, De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest, Monie Love, and Queen Latifah.
Dec 12, 2023 · The Native Tongues shifted the myopic perspectives of what people believed hip-hop could, would and should be; their influence encouraged hip-hop to expand, shift and impact the mainstream pop world. The collective's legacy remains as a reminder to ignore narrow-minded criticisms of hip-hop culture (and sound) as a single narrative.
Jul 5, 2013 · A beginner’s guide to hip-hop collective Native Tongues. By. Eric Thurm. Published July 5, 2013. Comments ( 156) Native Tongues 101. In the summer of 1988, two albums with eerily...
Aug 8, 2023 · RUMOR MILL. Tuesday, August 8, 2023. HOW THE NATIVE TONGUES ALTERED THE LANDSCAPE OF HIP-HOP. by. Miles Marshall Lewis. The invitation to “The D.A.I.S.Y. Experience” March 2 at New York’s Webster Hall promised 333 fans the chance to celebrate “the life and legacy of Dave aka Plug 2 and De La Soul .”
May 25, 2013 · The Native Tongues are hip-hop nerds to the fullest. Their songs are inundated with references to old-school tracks, with some even lifting and reshaping entire lines and choruses: "It's...
Nov 19, 2018 · The collective, dropped enough songs with various members to hear how those Tongues sounded on track together. Here’s a non-complete list in chronological order that exemplifies the promise the Native Tongues showcased and the conscious but fun mind state presented.
Jul 20, 2023 · Top 15 Native Tongues Albums: The Native Tongues is a collective of Hip Hop artists known for their positive-minded, good-natured Afrocentric lyrics, and for pioneering the use of eclectic sampling and later jazz-influenced beats. Its principal members are the Jungle Brothers, De La Soul, and A Tribe Called Quest.
