Oh My God
A Tribe Called Quest · 1994
18 min · 5 tracks · hip-hop
A fusion of jazzy beats and sharp lyricism that balances playfulness with social commentary.
Top tracks — play these first
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Oh My God (LP version) Start here — This track serves as the album's centerpiece with its infectious hook and clever wordplay, encapsulating the group's signature style blending humor and deep commentary.
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Oh My God (remix) — The remix expands on the original's themes with a fresh production approach, highlighting the group's adaptability and commitment to innovation within hip-hop.
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One Two S**t — This track features dynamic interplay between Q-Tip and Phife Dawg, showcasing their chemistry while addressing themes of self-confidence and artistic integrity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The single showcases strong writing and varied production while maintaining a cohesive sound across its remixes.
What we noticed
- The title track features a prominent jazz sample that underpins the verses, creating a laid-back yet engaging groove.
- The final track, 'One Two S**t', shifts to a more aggressive delivery and tempo, providing contrast to the preceding remixes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of playful energy
- remix exploration for curious listeners
- quick engagement with catchy rhythms
- dynamic tracks for party vibes
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive albums
- want deep lyrical introspection
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Showcased innovative sound, helping to establish the group's wider recognition.
- Career context
- Released in 1994, 'Oh My God' was part of A Tribe Called Quest's influential third album, 'Midnight Marauders'. This period marked the group’s commercial peak, following the success of their previous albums 'People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm' and 'The Low End Theory', solidifying their unique blend of hip-hop and jazz influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- De La Soul· The Roots· Gang Starr
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Oh My God (LP version)
The verses shift from playful banter to incisive critiques of societal expectations, reflecting the duality present throughout the album.
This juxtaposition underlines A Tribe Called Quest's ability to weave humor into serious observations, enhancing the complexity of their message.
Tracklist
- 1 Oh My God (LP version) Start here 3:31
- 2 Oh My God (remix) 4:05
- 3 Oh My God (Know Naim remix) 2:51
- 4 Lyrics (remix) 3:52
- 5 One Two S**t 4:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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