Midnight Marauders [Explicit Lyrics]

Track Listings

1. Midnight Marauders Tour Guide

2. Steve Biko (Stir It Up)

3. Award Tour

4. 8 Million Stories

5. Sucka Nigga

6. Midnight

7. We Can Get Down

8. Electric Relaxation

9. Clap Your Hands

10. Oh My God

11. Keep It Rollin'

12. Chase, Pt. 2

13. Lyrics to Go

14. God Lives Through

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com essential recording
This might have been the album Tribe Called Quest wanted to make from the very beginning. It's their most even, consistent album of the original trilogy that also includes People's Instinctive Travels... and The Low End Theory. But in spite of this, or maybe because of it, it's also their most uninteresting. With so many competent tracks, there's no chance for something to stand out above the pack, like "Scenario" did on Low End Theory or "Can I Kick It" did on People's Instinctive Travels. The celebration is there ("Stir It Up"), the jazz drums kick ("Oh My God"), and the stand-up bass dribbles, keeping perfect pace with Q-Tip's unmistakable mic-touch ("Electric Relaxation"). There's even a Native Tongues armistice/reunion with De La Soul ("Awards Tour"). Although it comes together like a seamless tutorial in jazz hip-hop style, it comes together so damn well that it's hard for any one track to excel, cursing the album with consistent quality. --Todd Levin

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This might have been the album Tribe Called Quest wanted to make from the very beginning. It's their most even, consistent album of the original trilogy that also includes People's Instinctive Travels... and The Low End Theory. But in spite of this, or maybe because of it, it's also their most uninteresting. With so many competent tracks, there's no chance for something to stand out above the pack, like "Scenario" did on Low End Theory or "Can I Kick It" did on People's Instinctive Travels. The celebration is there ("Stir It Up"), the jazz drums kick ("Oh My God"), and the stand-up bass dribbles, keeping perfect pace with Q-Tip's unmistakable mic-touch ("Electric Relaxation"). There's even a Native Tongues armistice/reunion with De La Soul ("Awards Tour"). Although it comes together like a seamless tutorial in jazz hip-hop style, it comes together so damn well that it's hard for any one track to excel, cursing the album with consistent quality. --Todd Levin

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Midnight Marauders [Explicit Lyrics]

Tracks:

Midnight Marauders Tour Guide
Steve Biko (Stir It Up)
Award Tour
8 Million Stories
Sucka Nigga
Midnight
We Can Get Down
Electric Relaxation
Clap Your Hands
Oh My God
Keep It Rollin'
The Chase, Part ll
Lyrics To Go
God Lives Through

Amazon.com essential recording

This might have been the album Tribe Called Quest wanted to make from the very beginning. It's their most even, consistent album of the original trilogy that also includes People's Instinctive Travels... and The Low End Theory. But in spite of this, or maybe because of it, it's also their most uninteresting. With so many competent tracks, there's no chance for something to stand out above the pack, like "Scenario" did on Low End Theory or "Can I Kick It" did on People's Instinctive Travels. The celebration is there ("Stir It Up"), the jazz drums kick ("Oh My God"), and the stand-up bass dribbles, keeping perfect pace with Q-Tip's unmistakable mic-touch ("Electric Relaxation"). There's even a Native Tongues armistice/reunion with De La Soul ("Awards Tour"). Although it comes together like a seamless tutorial in jazz hip-hop style, it comes together so damn well that it's hard for any one track to excel, cursing the album with consistent quality. --Todd Levin

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Customer Reviews:

Classic Hip Hop.......2007-03-29

I have owned this CD several times in the past 15 years. I have had tapes that have broken and cd's that have scratched and I will continue to purchase and keep this in my repetoire of music because the beats and sentiments are just as valid today as they were in the 90's. You can't go wrong by owning this CD in all of its forms.

I am a Midnight Marauder- Top 5 Favorite albums of all-times!!!.......2006-08-11

This was an album that I went thru multiple packs of batteries to keep it playing in my walkman back in '93-94 time. I can honestly say that every track on this album has its own presence that at some point of time- made me love each and every song. The chemistry with ATCQ was unmatched at that time and can never be overlooked. My top picks from this classic are: "Electric Relaxation", "Oh My God", "8 Million Stories", "God Lives Through", "Keep It Rollin'" and "Lyrics To Go". This is ATCQ's best work to me out of their 5 album releases. Buy it now!!!!

The best "Jazz Hip hop" money can buy........2006-08-05

A tribe Called Quest's 2nd 1992 release Midnight Marauders is what I would consider a very well rounded excursion into the world of Alternative Hip Hop. Some of song's have a serious nature to them such as "8 Million Stories" , in which Q-Tip tells multiple stories about how life as a whole can be hard, just on normal people, and his execution over the slurring Jazzy beat is classic Tip. Another song with more serious subject matter would be "Sucka Nigga" in which The N-Word is discussed, and, the social consequences, and history of the N-Word is also discussed. Q-Tip explains that as much as he hates using the word, he cant help but sometimes say it, because it is so prevalent, and used so often in modern African American culture. He also expresses disgust for the fact that respectable Black men now use the same word with little, or no thought that racist white slave masters used to use in the South. He also disses phony rappers, or "Sucka Niggas" in this song. The thing though about this song, and all of the "Political Thrillers" if you will on this album are all delivered over beautiful Jazzy light hearted instrumentals, which as weird as this may sound, it fits perfectly.
Tan there is more light hearted song's like "Oh My God" , or "Electric Relaxation" which is basically about having sex with fine women. Even though the subject matter is tired, and constantly used, the delivery of this song by Tip, and Phife who exchange short verses is exquisite, and they as always fit the beat perfectly, and mesh together. The lyric's are also nice, and refreshing.
Another cool thing about this album is that there is many weird, and not expected instrumental bridges in the beats that are unexpected, but cool. The first one comes in "Steve Biko (Stir it Up)" in which there is this out of this world sounding highly spacey hook, which sounds like someone is singing at the top of there lungs in a massive room by themselves, and then after that is a 20 second long bridge in which Tip deliver's quickly said lines to no beat, but DJ Scratching, but it is so well mixed and delivered you can't help but love it and nod your head.
Overall this album is a nice refreshing, and creative break from Rap, into the world of Jazzy Hip Hop, and no one has done it as well before or after as Tribe did.

Don't Say Nine Trey 'Cause This Is For Eternity.......2006-07-28

And that's exactly what 'Midnight Marauders' is...an album for eternity! Hundreds of years from now, this album will still resonate through the ears of its listeners. How many groups do you know (especially hip hop) can make back to back to back classic records in a span of three - four years? As a matter of fact, how many records do you know where you can play the whole thing without reachin' for the skip button? The Tribe just had a way of connecting with their fanbase and they continued to uplift their legacy with their greatest offering yet.

Once again, Phife and Tip are a two headed monster tearin' the frame out of some smooth like butter beats that will keep heads bouncin'. What makes A Tribe Called Quest's third record one of my all-time personal favorites are all the little things that real rap listeners notice. Maybe it's the xylaphones sprinkled in on "Award Tour", Ali Shaheed Muhammods masterfully cut sample of Rakim on "We Can Get Down", or Q-Tips descriptive tale of New York nightlife on "Midnight". Whatever the reason, the beats and rhymes effortlessly go hand in hand. Hell, Phife is so confident in his mic skills that he boasts, "I'm Jordan with the mic/ Wanna gamble"?

You may never hear such a cohesive album like 'Midnight Marauders' again. Even the computerized voice drops knowledge, bridging the gaps between songs. The subject matter was diversified to keep people on their toes. Q-Tip educates on the controversial usage of the N-word with quips such as, "You know the word dummy/ other people in the community think its crummy/ But I don't, 'cause the youth we em-brace adversity it goes right with the race/...and bein' that we use it as a term of endearment/". Phife tells his version of freaky tales on the hypnotic "8 Million Stories". Large Professor (the only outsider on the production tip) produced one beat which amazingly fit perfectly with the tribe vibe on "Keep It Rollin'". Who could forget that chant of "yeah, yeah now check the method"? In spite of the superb quality of songwriting and musicality, the unquestionable standout is "Electric Relaxation". The song is a crowning achievement of hip hop in its purest form. Ali hooks up a beat for the hip hop hall of fame as Tip and Phife give a monumental performance.

In conclusion, 'Midnight Marauders' was a masterpiece from the brilliant sequencing to the who' who in hip hop album cover. There were actually three album covers of different rap stars in the background with the black cover being the rarest. You have to wonder if ATCQ was mocking the inside of the cover, standing by the clock because of the timelessness of their music they put out. They even teased their listeners by bringing the computerized voice in, after "The Chase" saying it concludes the program when there was still two incredible songs to follow. Whatever the case, never say the year 'cause this one is for eternity!

A.T.C.Q.'s finest production of ever.......2006-06-09

I love jazzy hip-hop of the early '90s and if you do too,this is the album you must listen to! all the songs are wonderful but there are some of these which are something of supernatural like the famous (and the most beautiful of the entire cd!) "Award Tour", "Steve Birko(stir it up)" and "Midnight".
enjoy this pearl of REAL hip-hop!!!!

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ASIN: B0000AVTOG
Release Date: 2003-09-08

Tracks:

Midnight Marauders Tour Guide
Steve Biko (Stir It Up)
Award Tour
8 Million Stories
Sucka Nigga
Midnight
We Can Get Down
Electric Relaxation
Clap Your Hands
Oh My God
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Lyrics to Go
God Lives Through

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ASIN: B000I2K7PI
Release Date: 2006-10-31

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ill lyricists
Top rap album of all time

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A Tribe Called Quest
Manufacturer: Avex Trax Japan
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000005ROM
Release Date: 2000-05-02

Tracks:

Midnight Marauders Tour
Steve Biko (Stir It Up)
Award Tour
8 Million Stories
Sucka Nigga
Midnight
We Can Get Down
Electric Relaxation
Clap Your Hands
Oh My God
Keep It Rollin'
Chase, Pt. 2
Lyrics to Go
God Lives Through
Hot Sex
One, Two, S**t

Album Details

Japanese Release featuring Two Bonus Tracks: Hot Sex and One Two Shit (Featuring Busta Rhymes).

Customer Reviews:

ill lyricists.......2003-05-31

It's a dope CD. Phat intro, I love the way they have their genuine switches that no other hip hoppers can match. A rhyming duo with Ali in the back producing them ill beats, just off the hook. Phife's tight with his rhythm just catchy as all hell, and Q-Tip with his ill lyrics. XxoNexX

Top rap album of all time.......1998-08-07

The best rap album...ever. Not a weak track on the CD. All 14 songs can be a single, although Lyrics to Go and Oh My God are my favorite.

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Hip Hop Classic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A true hip hop classic
Jazzy, Slamming Beats and Unmatchable lyrics.

Midnight Marauders
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Manufacturer: Mushroom Records
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000B9I8
Release Date: 2000-05-02

Album Description

1997 reissue of the hit hip hop act's top 10 & platinum 1993album with 'Hot Sex' added as a bonus track, for a total of 15 cuts. A Festival Records release.

Album Details

Australian Version featuring a Bonus Track: Hot Sex

Customer Reviews:

Hip Hop Classic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2002-01-29

If you are a true Hip Hop head, you already own this album. ATCQ are the personification of true hip hop artists. This is an album you can just let play from beginning to end.

A true hip hop classic.......1998-11-14

This in my opinion is one of the best Tribe albums,they've ever made.The album is tight from start to finish(check out The Chase Part 2 and Oh My God).

Jazzy, Slamming Beats and Unmatchable lyrics........1998-10-25

Midnight Marauders is one of A Tribe Called Quest's best albums. I've listened to all 5 thoroughly and this is definately one of the best. I can't think of a bad track on this album but I'll hit some of the better ones. After the Midnight Marauders Tour Guide, it starts off with Steve Biko (Stir It Up) which not only has a slammin' beat but you MUST listen to the lyrics. 8 Million Stories is all Phife and exhibits a great example of his lyrical ability. Sucka Nigga is "kinda phat, reminesant of a whale!" Electric Relaxation's name describes this song the best! Along with it's mellow, relaxing beat is its well thought-out lyrics. Oh My God is another one! Just sit back and absorb the beat and lyrics. I'd hate to ignore the other songs on this album but I don't like to ramble on so I digress. BUY THE ALBUM AND SEE FOR YOURSELF!! You won't be disappointed. A Tribe Called Quest Represent, Represent-sent!!!

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