A Tribe Called Quest - Can I Kick It? (audio) May 2026

Producers Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Q-Tip layered multiple other samples, including: Ian Dury and the Blockheads' "What a Waste". Dr. Lonnie Smith's "Spinning Wheel". Sergei Prokofiev's "Dance of the Knights". Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band's "Sunshower".

Q-Tip includes subtle nods, such as a shoutout to Nipper the dog (the famous phonograph logo) and a plea for David Dinkins to become New York City's first Black mayor—an election he subsequently won. A Tribe Called Quest - Can I Kick It? (Audio)

The track features a classic call-and-response chorus ("Can I kick it?" / "Yes, you can!") and the distinctive, contrasting flows of Q-Tip and Phife Dawg. Lyrical Content and Vibe Producers Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Q-Tip layered multiple

Classic Tracks: A Tribe Called Quest, “Can I Kick It?” - Mixonline Sergei Prokofiev's "Dance of the Knights"

Lines like "Wipe your feet really good on the rhythm rug" and "Come and spread your arms if you really need a hug" create an inviting, "safe haven" for listeners.