Award Tour
A Tribe Called Quest · 1993
16 min · 5 tracks · hip-hop · alternative hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop
A seamless blend of jazzy samples and sharp lyricism that embodies the essence of '90s East Coast hip-hop.
Why this album works
'Award Tour' became notable for its smooth production and catchy hooks, reaching No. 10 on the Billboard Hot Rap Songs chart. The track exemplified the group's unique style and contributed to the growing popularity of jazz rap, influencing numerous artists within and beyond the hip-hop genre.
- Best for
- concise energetic flow throughout for quick listens engaging vibes for social settings
- Context
- Released on November 1, 1993, 'Award Tour' marked A Tribe Called Quest's third single from their critically acclaimed album 'Midnight Marauders.' At this point in their career, they had solidified their status as pioneers in alternative hip-hop, following the success of their previous albums 'People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm' and 'The Low End Theory.'
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jennifer Lopez· LL Cool J· Mariah Carey· Linkin Park· Mary J. Blige· Pitbull· Missy Elliott· Black Eyed Peas
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Award Tour (LP version) Standout 3:27
- 2 Award Tour (radio version) 3:27
- 3 Award Tour (instrumental) Standout 3:27
- 4 The Chase, Part II (LP version) Standout 4:02
- 5 The Chase, Part II (Rap by Consequence) 2:21
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