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Apr 2021
58m 40s

A Tribe Called Quest—“Scenario”

The Ringer
About this episode
Rob explores A Tribe Called Quest’s “Scenario” by discussing the chemistry at the center of the group’s excellence and where the song ranks among the best posse cuts in rap history. This episode was originally produced as a Music and Talk show available exclusively on Spotify. Find the full song on Spotify or wherever you get your music. Host: Rob Harvilla G ... Show More
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