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Artist/Band:
A Tribe Called Quest
Lyrics for Song: Clap Your Hands
Lyrics for Album: Midnight Marauders [1993]
[Chorus]
(*scratching* - "Clap your hands now")
[Phife]
Brothas know the flavs when the Quest gets loose
Slammin sucka fuckas like the wrestler Zeus
Crazier than Tupac in that flick called Juice
Cock is longer than the hat worn by Dr. Seuss
Love a girl in Daisy Dukes like them kids called Deuce
Gets paid to sex the hoochie like my main man Luke
Control the mic like Denzel on the girls
Wack MCs be on the nuts like Rocket J. Squirrel
The worst thing in the world is a sucka MC
Favorite rap group in the world is EPMD
Can't forget the De La, due to originality
And if I ever went solo, my favorite MC would be me
Phife Dawg up in the house, I give a shout out to Snoopy
Peace to all the Questers, to hell with the groupies
Like um, Ralph up to Potsie, Brooklyn to Dodger
Laverne to Shirley, Rerun to Roger
Ren to the Stimpy, Laurel to Hardy
Q-Tip and Phifer, they mashed up the party
Kick the rhymes and more rhymes
Kick the beats and more beats
We'll have you scratchin in your head, like Shaheed on Technics
For those who wanna oppose, just take a stand
But for now, just shut your shit and clap your hands
[Chorus]
[Q-Tip]
You just wanna dance man, then clap your hands
If you venture up the wrong road, then the circumstance...
Will be crucial, I got hundreds of rhymes that'll suit you
So listen
The Abstract intuition is very very worthy
I can feel ya out from Russia to Jersey
Can't understand, the underground, it gets deep
The low, the Nikes, the links, the jeeps
The women, the lingo and all the other goods
Peace to the hoods, that keep my shit on play
Please don't do the mute when you hear me on the juke
Brothas know my angle, it's the Star-Spangled black banner
Hook up the beats at the funk manner
If want a roll, then dough I be rakin
The scope is on the world, cuz it's mine for the takin
You know I'm gonna do it
My shit is rock solid, but it flows like fluid
Chemists get confused of my ill composition
This is the third of the new Tribe addition
MCs be swingin, but alot of them be missin
So shut your bloodclot and listen
Cuz I'm bringin you the ill rendition
I'd like to send this out to the L.E.S.
Gotta alot of rhythm and style and finesse
Come here love, hot sex on a plat
And when your done with that then clap
[Chorus] - repeat until end
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Clap Your Hands
Clap Your Hands is a track from A Tribe Called Quest's 1993 album Midnight Marauders, a record that marked a significant shift in the group's sound toward a more experimental and eclectic approach. The song features the group's characteristic blend of jazz-inflected beats, spoken-word interludes, and introspective lyricism, hallmarks that defined their work during the early 1990s. As part of Midnight Marauders, the track sits alongside other notable contributions from the album, reflecting the group's continued exploration of diverse musical textures and thematic depth. A Tribe Called Quest, formed in the late 1980s, gained recognition for their innovative approach to hip-hop, incorporating elements of jazz, funk, and soul into their productions. By the time of Midnight Marauders, the group had already established a reputation for pushing the boundaries of the genre, having released earlier albums such as The Low End Theory in 1991. This album, which includes tracks like Scenario and Check The Rhime, further solidified their place in the hip-hop landscape and showcased their ability to craft complex, layered compositions. Clap Your Hands continues this trajectory, offering listeners a glimpse into the group's evolving artistic vision. The musical characteristics of Clap Your Hands align with the broader trends in hip-hop during the early 1990s, a period when artists were increasingly experimenting with non-traditional instrumentation and production techniques. The track's placement on Midnight Marauders suggests it was intended to complement the album's overall narrative and sonic palette, which often included a mix of upbeat and reflective moments. This approach allowed A Tribe Called Quest to maintain their artistic integrity while appealing to a wide audience. In terms of public reception, A Tribe Called Quest's work during this era was widely praised for its creativity and originality. Critics and fans alike recognized the group's ability to blend diverse musical influences into a cohesive and engaging listening experience. While specific reviews of Clap Your Hands may vary, the album as a whole is often cited as a key moment in the group's career, reflecting their commitment to artistic growth and innovation. The track's inclusion in Midnight Marauders underscores the group's ongoing influence on hip-hop and its broader cultural impact. |
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