A Tribe Called Quest's early albums and tours (1989–1993)

1. Native Tongues collective forms in New York

   Jan 1, 1988Labels: Native Tongues

   • Native Tongues
   • ATCQ Bio

2. Group shops for a label after Geffen demo

   Jan 1, 1989Labels: Geffen Records

   • ATCQ Bio

3. A Tribe Called Quest signs with Jive Records

   Jan 1, 1989Labels: Jive Records

   • ATCQ Bio

4. Recording begins for debut album in New York

   Nov 1, 1989Labels: People's Instinctive

   • People s Instinctive

5. Debut single “I Left My Wallet in El Segundo”

   Mar 17, 1990Labels: I Left

   • Wallet Single

6. Debut album “People’s Instinctive Travels” released

   Apr 17, 1990Labels: People's Instinctive

   • People s Instinctive

7. Singles “Bonita Applebum” and “Can I Kick It?” expand reach

   Oct 29, 1990Labels: Bonita Applebum, Can I

   • Bonita Single
   • Can I Kick

8. Jarobi White leaves during “Low End” era shift

   Jan 1, 1991Labels: Jarobi White

   • ATCQ Bio

9. “Check the Rhime” sets tone for new album

   Sep 9, 1991Labels: Check the

   • Check the Rhime
   • Low End Theory

10. “The Low End Theory” released

    Sep 24, 1991Labels: The Low

    • Low End Theory

11. “Hot Sex” ties Tribe to film soundtrack exposure

    Jan 1, 1992Labels: Hot Sex

    • Hot Sex

12. “Scenario” becomes a breakout collaboration moment

    Mar 13, 1992Labels: Scenario

    • Scenario Single

13. “Award Tour” launches the “Midnight Marauders” era

    Oct 19, 1993Labels: Award Tour

    • Award Tour

14. “Midnight Marauders” released, closing the 1989–1993 run

    Nov 9, 1993Labels: Midnight Marauders

    • Midnight Marauders