Es pays “Tribute To Tribe” [Video]

Canadian rapper and songwriter Es kicks off 2024 with a video for "Tribute To Tribe", an aptly titled tune that pays homage to the legendary hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest. The record produced by MC Till has a smooth fusion of jazz, soul and boom-bap rhythms that harks back to the '90s and it's a perfect fit for Es' malleable flow and adulation-filled lyrics that shine light on ATCQ's impeccable legacy. Lines like

"Luck of Lucien kept the headphones to my ears for ransom
Held them for hostage, vibes freeing my soul
One of my inspirations vibe wise for me I am told
Legendary in their own right, can't say it ain't true
Respect the tribe, one of my favorite groups"

bring the track full circle as he takes us back to his younger days, soaking up the jazz, and soul influences of ATCQ before the perfectly scratched Busta Rhymes vocals on the hook come into play. The accompanying visual uses performance shots of Es and numerous video clips of ATCQ and the result is a timeless tribute piece that lovers of hip-hop will appreciate.