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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.
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 ...
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.
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May 25, 2013 · 2. De La Soul f/ Queen Latifah, Monie Love, The Jungle Brothers & A Tribe Called Quest "Buddy (Native Tongues Decision) " (1989) The album version of "Buddy" is a great song in and of itself, but ...
Feb 9, 2024 · Native Tongues emerged as a significant collective in the 90s hip hop scene, leaving an indelible mark on the culture of the era. Comprised of various artists and groups, Native Tongues brought a fresh and unique perspective to the genre, combining conscious lyrics, Afrocentric themes, and jazz-infused beats.
Nov 19, 2018 · 15 Native Tongues Collective Songs. In 1996, De La Soul released the track “Stakes is High” off the album of the same name. In that song, Pos drops an official proclamation with the following lyrics: “A meteor has more right than my people/who be wastin’ time screaming who they’ve hated/that’s why the Native Tongues has officially ...
