A Tribe Called Quest's "Electric Relaxation"

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Music Commentary, Music Interviews, Onesong, Comedy, Music

4.9 • 876 Ratings

🗓️ 20 March 2025

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Relax yourself and settle into part two of One Song’s A Tribe Called Quest deep dive with Relax yourself and settle into part two of One Song’s A Tribe Called Quest deep dive with “Electric Relaxation.” This week, Diallo and LUXXURY discuss Tribe’s shift towards a grittier sound on Midnight Marauders, Diallo shares his old lunchroom lyrical theories, and LUXXURY recreates one of Q-Tip’s mindblowing samples. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/onesong today. Stop putting off those doctor’s appointments and go to ZocDoc.com/OneSong to find and instantly book a top rated doctor today. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ONESONG and get on your way to being your best self. Don’t cut corners on your grooming routine— Visit Manscaped.com and use code ONESONG to get 20% off plus free shipping. Songs Discussed: “Electric Relaxation” - A Tribe Called Quest “Nuthin’ But A “G” Thang” - Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg “Bring Da Ruckus” - Wu-Tang Clan “I Went For Mine” - Diamond and The Psychotic Neurotics “I Got Cha Opin” - Black Moon “One Love” - Nas ft. Q-Tip “Return of the Boom Bap” - KRS-One “Take It Personal” - Gang Starr “On and On” - Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth “Midnight Marauders Tour Guide” - A Tribe Called Quest “Sucka N*gga” - A Tribe Called Quest “Red Clay” - Jack Wilkins “The Chase Part II” - A Tribe Called Quest “Outside Love” - Brethren “Mystic Brew” - Ronnie Foster “Forbidden Fruit” - J. Cole ft. Kendrick Lamar “Lyrics To Go” - A Tribe Called Quest “Dreams” - Ramsey Lewis “Knockin’ Da Boots” - H-Town “8 Million Stories” - A Tribe Called Quest “Resurrection (Extra P. Remix)” - Common “Dreadlocks Dub” - Bullwackie’s All Stars “Out Of Bounds” - Koastle, Conrad & DLG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hello, this is your one-song podcast. We'll be enhancing your appreciation of a tribe called Quest.
0:07.0	This is part two, a song of The Midnight Marauders. Luxury. Today's song is one of the
0:13.6	defining tracks of mid-90s hip-hop. That's right, Diallo. This song has been featured on a slew,
0:19.0	slew of best of lists. In fact, Rock the Bell's named it the third greatest hip-hop beat of all time just last year.
0:25.4	That's right.
0:25.9	Off the platinum selling, classic record Midnight Marauders from a Tribe Call Quest.
0:30.4	This song would go on to be one of the most recognizable in the group's storied discography.
0:34.9	Relax yourself.
0:36.2	Sit back and enjoy.
0:37.8	It's electric relaxation
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1:30.8	I'm actor-writer-director and sometimes DJ Diallo-Riddle.
1:35.5	And I'm producer, DJ, songwriter and musicologist luxury, aka the guy who whispers,
1:38.3	You like that one?
1:38.9	That was a good whistle. Thank you.
1:39.8	If you want to watch one song, please go to our YouTube channel and watch this full episode.
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