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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.
- 1988 – late 1990s
- New York City, U.S.
May 25, 2013 · The 100 Best Native Tongues Songs. We count down the best songs from A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Jungle Brothers, Black Sheep, and more.
Dec 12, 2023 · In the late '80s and early '90s, the New York-based collective Native Tongues encouraged hip-hop to expand and shift. Their attitude had a significant impact on hip-hop and, later, mainstream pop. Shamira Ibrahim. | GRAMMYs / Dec 12, 2023 - 08:40 pm.
- A Tribe Called Quest - The Low End Theory (1991) The Low End Theory is a flawless masterpiece that showcases creativity, innovation, artistry, fun, and raw talent at its best.
- De La Soul - 3 Feet High & Rising (1989) The collaboration between De La Soul and producer Prince Paul is a testament to the group’s experimentation, innovation, and immense influence on the genre.
- A Tribe Called Quest - Midnight Marauders (1993) It’s almost impossible to decide between three spots on this list, as this album is as exceptional as the upcoming two.
- De La Soul - De La Soul Is Dead (1991) De La Soul’s second album, De La Soul Is Dead, may be lengthy, but it’s chock-full of musical and lyrical genius.
Jul 5, 2013 · Native Tongues 101In the summer of 1988, two albums with eerily similar titles presented radically different visions for the future of hip-hop. In August, NWA’s bomb of a gangsta masterpiece ...
Feb 9, 2024 · Native Tongues artists such as Queen Latifah, Black Sheep, De La Soul, The Roots, Mos Def, and others paved the way for a new wave of hip hop that challenged traditional norms and embraced a more inclusive and uplifting approach. Their music resonated with audiences, inspiring a generation of artists and helping to shape the direction of 90s ...
Aug 8, 2023 · Having navigated the tricky transition from teenage nonconformists to hip-hop elder statespeople, various Native Tongues surrounded Posdnuos onstage at Webster Hall that night in March—the loose assemblage’s legacy now firmly cemented in the culture’s history.
