Pubic Enemy - A Tribe Called Quest



         Such a jumpy track. One that blends all sorts of good qualities together. From the rapid power of this song, to the funny stories and clever rhymes, and all the humor in between, whether it be from the character of Red Alert or just the overall theme. After all, there has got to be some laughs erupting when talking about STD's in such an interesting way. Q-Tip and Red Alert take us on a nice trip, Q-Tip giving telling us the tales of several victims, if you will. Then Red Alert just adds to the fun, you can just tell they had a great time making this track.
         Q-Tip's verses on this are exceptional. He matches the beat perfectly, and adds his own creativity to the song. Making the song fun and interesting using all sorts of interesting rhymes to get his point across. While the beat is solid throughout, he keeps the first verse slow at the beginning. The really picks up the intensity in the second verse, sorta a perfect progression throughout the song. Taking a slow intro to a faster story, one that becomes more exciting. Laying out a good pacing for the whole song. Really becomes effective. The contrast between the two verses is just beautiful, makes the song more unique. By making the verses so distinguished, I find I love each one more. He tells several story, a girl at the club reporting to the doctor the next day. Then later on the story of a king, and his score with the other maidens, good lord this is just too silly.
         The production is absolutely great. Can't quite separate each sound from eachother. The Tribe did a great job producing on this one, adding that boom bip sound to it. While lacing some other qualities into it. Ali Shaheed Muhammad does a great job throwing in some scratches here in there, . The "doo doo dododo" sound is quite catchy. The drums just create some rumble that I absolutely love, adding that bounce to every other word. Gets the feet tappin' and the happy thoughts clappin'. Then the other element of fun is a Mr. Cool DJ Red Alert. With the "hup"s and all the wild tones in his voice, adds so much fun and innocence in his voice. Certainly a style that I can appreciate, as he is just so funky, fitting in right with the beat. If this song doesn't have rhythm, I don't know what will.

The Glorious Samples:

• "Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll" by Vaughan Mason & Crew (from the 1981 album "Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll")
• "Pity for the Lonely" by Luther Ingram (from the 1972 album "I've Been Here All the Time")
• "Communication Is Where It's At" by Billy Baron and His Smokin Challengers
• "Do the Funky Penguin" by Rufus Thomas
• "D'Ya Like Scratchin'" by Malcolm McLaren & The World Famous Supreme Team

Such a fun jam, with some humor and style I hadn't seen yet, and still appreciate now.
Also the post picture, is a mix for the song, I will provide the video below. As it is somewhat obscure on the internet.

Up next, we take a smooth ride...