Buggin' Out

A Tribe Called Quest
The Low End Theory (1991)
Moderate 85 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range6/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Funky jazz-sampled beat with muddy, chunky bass and abrasive breakbeat creates a groovy yet slightly gritty sonic landscape. Call-and-response vocals flow effortlessly over the spare, slow-rolling bassline.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsmild

A classic East Coast boom-bap hip-hop track featuring witty call-and-response between Q-Tip and Phife Dawg over a sampled jazz bassline and breakbeat.

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Moods: confident, groovy, introspective, playful

Traditions: East Coast rap, boom-bap, hip-hop, jazz sampling

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