A Tribe Called Quest - Scenario
Review by Geraldo Fernandes
A Tribe Called Quest's 1992 album Scenario is a hip hop classic that showcases the group's signature blend of jazzy beats, intelligent lyrics, and laid-back flow. The album features some of the group's most iconic tracks, including "Scenario," "Check the Rhime," and "Butter."
From start to finish, Scenario is a cohesive and expertly crafted album that draws on a range of influences, from funk and soul to reggae and jazz. The group's chemistry is palpable, with Q-Tip, Phife Dawg, and Ali Shaheed Muhammad trading verses and complementing each other's styles.
Lyrically, the album is sharp and socially conscious, tackling issues like race, politics, and urban life with intelligence and humor. The group's unique perspective and wordplay make for some unforgettable moments, like when Q-Tip raps, "Industry rule number four thousand and eighty, record company people are shady."
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Filename: a-tribe-called-quest-scenario.rar- MP3 size: 49.6 mb
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Scenario (Album Version) | 4:10 | |
| Scenario (Young Nation Instrumental) | 5:12 | |
| Scenario (LP Instrumental) | 4:10 | |
| Scenario (Remix Instrumental) | 5:15 | |
| Scenario (Remix) | 5:15 | |
| Scenario (Young Nations Mix) | 5:13 | |
| Scenario (12" Instrumental Remix) | 5:25 | |
| Scenario (7 MC's Mix) | 5:19 | |
| Scenario (LP Version) | 4:10 | |
| Scenario (7" MC's Mix) | 5:19 | |
| Scenario (Edited LP) | 4:10 | |
| Butter (Edited) | 3:39 | |
| Scenario (LP Mix) | 4:14 | |
| Scenario (Young Nation Mix) | 5:10 | |
| Scenario (LP) | 4:10 | |
| Scenario (Edited Remix) | 5:15 |
Video
A Tribe Called Quest - Scenario (Official HD Video)
a tribe called quest - Scenario (Young Nation Mix) - Revised
Images
Catalog Numbers
- MRB7154
- ZD 45496
- 01241-42056-4
- 01241-42056-1
- JIVE CD 302
- ZD45496
- ZB 45495
- JDCD-42056-1
- JDJ-42056-2
- JIVE T 302
Labels
- Mr Bongo, Jive
- Jive
- Mr Bongo
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Formats
- Vinyl
- 7"
- 45 RPM
- Single
- Limited Edition
- Reissue
- Yellow Marble
- CD
- Maxi-Single
- Cassette
- 12"
- 33 ⅓ RPM
- Dolby System
- Promo
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | RCA |
| Copyright (c) | Mr Bongo Worldwide Ltd. |
| Published By | Sony/ATV Harmony UK |
| Distributed By | BMG Records |
| Recorded At | Battery Studios, New York |
| Mixed At | Battery Studios, New York |
| Mastered At | DMS |
| Made By | Zomba Recording Corporation |
| Manufactured By | Zomba Recording Corporation |
| Record Company | BMG Music |
| Pressed By | Specialty Records Corporation |
| Licensed From | Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Featuring | Leaders Of The New School |
| Producer | A Tribe Called Quest |
| Design | ZombArt NG |
| Mixed By | A Tribe Called Quest, Bob Power |
| Photography By | Jim Swaffield |
| Written-By | A Tribe Called Quest |
| Arranged By | A Tribe Called Quest |
| Mastered By | Tom Coyne |
| Recorded By | A Tribe Called Quest, Bob Power |
| Composed By | Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Bryan Higgins, James Jackson, Kamaal Fareed, Malik Taylor, Trevor Smith |
| Lyrics By [Sample | Jack McDuff |
| Lyricist] | Jack McDuff |
| Performer | Jack McDuff |
| Lyrics By | Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Bryan Higgins, James Jackson, Kamaal Fareed, Malik Taylor, Trevor Smith |
| Rap | Kid Hood |
Notes
- Limited edition of 100.
- Fat Beats exclusive.
- Track 3 is mistitled as "7" MC's Mix".
- All tracks published by Zomba Enterprises Inc. / Jazz Merchant Music / New School Publishing, Inc.
- ℗ 1991 Zomba Recording Corporation
- © 1992 Zomba Recording Corporation
- An original sound recording made by Zomba Recording Corporation.
- Made in Austria.
- Comes in standard slimline case with insert.
- Maxi-Cassette
- Recorded and mixed at Battery Studios.
- From the Jive cassette and CD "The Low End Theory"
- Charlie Brown, Dinco D, Busta Rhyme and DJ Milo appear courtesy of Elektra Entertainment.
- Mastered at DMS, NYC
- From the Jive cassette and CD "The Low End Theory" (1418-4-2-J).
- ℗ 1991, 1992 & © 1992
- Back cover: "Manufactured by Zomba Recording Corporation".
- Labels: "Manufactured by RCA Records, a label of BMG Music".
- In info stickered shrink.
- Made in Germany.
- Reissue of the 1992 Germany release A Tribe Called Quest - Scenario.
- Track B: All additional beats and production by Jnr. Nelson
- Mixed for Young Disc Productions
- Charlie Brown, Dinco D, Busta Rhyme and DJ Milo appear courtesy of Elektra Entertainment
- Published by Zomba Music Publishers Limited/New School Publishing Inc (ASCAP) [back cover]
- From the Jive cassette and CD The Low End Theory
- An original sound recording made by Zomba Recording Corporation
- ℗ 1992 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment © 2019 Mr Bongo Worldwide Ltd
- Includes a sample of 'Oblighetto', published by: Sony/ATV Harmony UK / Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Limited
- Published by: Sony/ATV Harmony UK / Concord Music Publishing LLC / Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Limited [labels]
- Tracks 1, 2, 5, 6 mixed for Young Disc Productions.
- Charlie Brown, Dinco D, Busta Rhyme [sic] and DJ Milo appear courtesy of Elektra Entertainment.
- Published by Zomba Music Publishers Limited/New School Publishing Inc (ASCAP).
- ℗ 1992 Zomba Recording Coporation
- © 1992 Zomba Recording Coporation
- Manufactured in the U.K.
- Track durations as listed on the sleeve are slightly incorrect (1. 5:10, 2. 5:19, 3. 4:10, 4. 5:15, 5. 5:10, 6. 5:19, 7. 4:10, 8. 5:15). In addition, the durations for tracks 5 and 6 were switched.
- Issued in a standard J-card case with insert.
- Special Guest Rap: Kid Hood
- Official Mr Bongo reissue. Licensed from Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited.
- Charlie Brown, Dinco D., Busta Rhyme and DJ Milo appear courtesy of Elektra Entertainment, A Division of Warner Communications Inc.
- From the Jive cassette and CD "The Low End Theory" (1418-4-2-J)
- Sleeve: Manufactured in the United States
- Cassette shell, print on both sides: Printed in U.S.A.
- Cassette shell, raised text on top of side A: MADE IN U.S.A.
- Issued in a cardboard sleeve. Cassette is opaque white with black print type.
- Special guest rap: Kid Hood
- Recorded and mixed...at Battery Studios
- Manufactured by Zomba Recording Corporation on back of sleeve. Manufactured by RCA Records on center labels.
- To Hood
- Now the world will judge on how def you are, but they won't see you. But I feel you. My career is dedicated to My Father and you. Rest in peace Holmes.
- Your Nigga - Tip
- A1 to A4 mixed for Young Disc Productions.
- Charlie Brown, Dinco D, Busta Rhyme and DJ Milo appear courtesy of Elektra Entertainment, A Division of Warner Communications Inc.
- Kid Hood and S. Scott are also given writing credits for B3, but since B3 is instrumental, these credits are left off here.
- From the Jive cassette and CD "The Low End Theory" (C) HIP (C) 117
- Sleeve features logos for Jive, Stop The Violence Movement, and A Tribe Called Quest.
Barcodes
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- Label Code: LC 7925
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- Barcode (Labels text): 12414 20561
- Barcode (Labels string): 1241420561
- Barcode (All scanned): 012414205612
- Rights Society: ASCAP
- Matrix / Runout (Side A label): (01241-42056-1-A)
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- Matrix / Runout (Center Label Side A): JIVET 302 A*
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- Rights Society: MCPS / BIEM
About A Tribe Called Quest
This US male rap group originally comprised (b. Jonathan Davis later changed to Kamaal Ibn John Fareed in the mid-1990s upon conversion to Islam 10 April 1970, New York, USA), DJ (b. 11 August 1970, Brooklyn, New York City, USA), and (b. Malik Taylor, 20 November 1970, Brooklyn, New York City, USA; d. 22 March 2016, USA). The group formed in high school in 1988 in Queens, New York City, NY, where they started out as part of the Native Tongues Posse, with and the , and were given their name by of the Jungle Brothers.
Following their August 1989 debut, "Description Of A Fool
Name Vars
- A Tribe Ca. Que.
- A Tribe Called
- A Tribe Called Cuest
- A Tribe Called Qwest
- A Tribe Called Theft
- A Tribe Kalled Quest
- A Trible Called Quest
- A.T.C.Q
- A.T.C.Q.
- ATCQ
- Atribe
- T C Q
- TCQ
- The Bloods From A Tribe Kalled Quest
- The Tribe Guy
- Trbe Called Quest
- Tribe
- Tribe C. Q.
- Tribe C.Q.
- Tribe Call Quest
- Tribe Called Quest
- Tribe Quest
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Members
- Ali Shaheed Muhammad
- Malik Taylor
- Kamaal Fareed
- Jarobi White
#CLASSIC
Boogie Down Productions was always as positive and intelligent as it was hard and raw. Tribe and the rest always sounded more optimistic, while giving the same messages.
Plus, Monie Love and The Queen herself were treated and respected as colleagues, which I liked. Their message of equality and self respect included females.
Such a pivotal and exciting time
in Hip Hop.