A Tribe Called Quest - Can - I Kick It? (audio)

Producers Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Q-Tip layered multiple other samples, including: Ian Dury and the Blockheads' "What a Waste". Dr. Lonnie Smith's "Spinning Wheel". Sergei Prokofiev's "Dance of the Knights". Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band's "Sunshower".

The song is a masterclass in minimalist, jazz-influenced production: A Tribe Called Quest - Can I Kick It? (Audio)

Lines like "Wipe your feet really good on the rhythm rug" and "Come and spread your arms if you really need a hug" create an inviting, "safe haven" for listeners. Producers Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Q-Tip layered multiple