A Tribe Called Quest
A Tribe Called Quest lives in the middle ground — 17 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 5 quiet anchors and
Across the 22 A Tribe Called Quest songs we've measured, intensity averages 42/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from After Hours (the calmest here, 17) to The Space Program (the most charged, 53), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1990–2016.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Push It Along.
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about A Tribe Called Quest
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense A Tribe Called Quest song?
Of the 22 A Tribe Called Quest songs we've measured, “The Space Program” scores highest at 53/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest A Tribe Called Quest song?
“After Hours” measures gentlest at 17/100. It runs 92 BPM. The songs here span 17–53 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is A Tribe Called Quest overall?
A Tribe Called Quest averages 42/100 intensity across 22 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of A Tribe Called Quest?
The A Tribe Called Quest songs we've measured average about 96 BPM — midtempo.
Which A Tribe Called Quest songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “After Hours”, “Bonita Applebum”, “Jazz (We've Got)”, “Electric Relaxation”.
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