A Tribe Called Quest Can I Kick It 【DELUXE】

"Can I Kick It?" by A Tribe Called Quest is a masterclass in jazz-rap fusion that remains as fresh today as it was upon its 1990 release. Featured on their debut album, People’s Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm , the track is celebrated for its laid-back groove and positive, Afrocentric energy.

His verse is packed with clever double entendres, particularly the line "Gettin measures on the tip of the vibers," which references both musical notation and his own nickname. A Tribe Called Quest Can I Kick It

The song's backbone is its iconic, slinking bassline—a sample from 1972 hit "Walk on the Wild Side" . Interestingly, because the group didn't clear the sample initially, Reed reportedly took 100% of the publishing royalties , meaning the group never earned money directly from the track's sales. "Can I Kick It