Push It Along

A Tribe Called Quest
People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm (1990)
Moderate 95 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range7/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Opens with atmospheric birth canal sounds before transitioning to heavy drums and warm jazz loops. Features conversational, raspy vocal delivery with smooth production that balances kinetic energy with jazzy warmth.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

The opening track of A Tribe Called Quest's debut album, introducing the group with crunchy drum kicks, jazz samples, and conversational flows that establish their hip-hop-jazz fusion style.

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Moods: contemplative, energetic, introspective, warm

Traditions: Native Tongues, hip-hop, jazz fusion

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