The third album from A Tribe Called Quest, "Midnight Marauders" is a masterful display of jazz-sampling, boom-bap production and intricate lyricism that solidified their status in alternative hip-hop.
- The album was recorded at various studios in New York City, including Battery Studios and Soundtrack Studios.
- It was released on November 9, 1993, by Jive Records.
- The album reached number 8 on the Billboard 200 chart and number 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
A Tribe Called Quest was a hip-hop group from Queens, New York, known for their jazz-infused beats and positive, socially conscious lyrics. By 1993, they were established as leading figures in the Native Tongues collective and had released two acclaimed albums, positioning "Midnight Marauders" as a highly anticipated follow-up.
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