Jarobi White
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Jarobi White is an American
hip hop
artist, and one of the four original members of A Tribe Called Quest
.
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off the group's first album. He also contributed to versions of the songs "Push It Along," "Youthful Expression," and "Can I Kick It?" He also appeared in five of the 13 music video
s the group filmed. He left the group in 1991 to attend culinary school. He continues to produce songs with former bandmates Phife Dawg
and DJ Rasta Root.
He appeared only on one album, People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm
. He had actual vocals recorded for the Tribe's second album, The Low End Theory
, but when he left the group they were removed. He was mentioned in a skit on Midnight Marauders
—the members of the group are listed followed by the phrase "A, E, I, O, U and sometimes Y," with the final letter referring to the fact that White was only an occasional member. He was also mentioned on Phife's solo album Ventilation: Da LP
.
As a part of the Native Tongues
crew, White appeared on "Pease Porridge" by De La Soul
, on its 1991 album De La Soul Is Dead
, which features several other Native Tongues emcees as well.
In 2006 White joined A Tribe Called Quest on stage during its performance at the Bumbershoot
festival. He is also the manager of Washington D.C.-based rapper Head-Roc
.
He was honored along with the rest of A Tribe Called Quest in VH1
's fourth annual Hip Hop Honors ceremony. In August of 2010, Jarobi joined the other three members of A Tribe Called Quest on stage for the Rock the Bells concert festival.
United States
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hip hop
Hip hop
Hip hop is a form of musical expression and artistic culture that originated in African-American and Latino communities during the 1970s in New York City, specifically the Bronx. DJ Afrika Bambaataa outlined the four pillars of hip hop culture: MCing, DJing, breaking and graffiti writing...
artist, and one of the four original members of A Tribe Called Quest
A Tribe Called Quest
A Tribe Called Quest is an American hip hop group, formed in 1985, and is composed of rapper/producer Q-Tip , rapper Phife Dawg , and DJ/producer Ali Shaheed Muhammad. A fourth member, rapper Jarobi White, left the group after their first album but rejoined in 2006...
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Career
He joined the group in the late 1980s as a part-time member. Although he did not rhyme on the albums, he came up with ideas for songs like "I Left My Wallet In El Segundo," which became a singleSingle (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
off the group's first album. He also contributed to versions of the songs "Push It Along," "Youthful Expression," and "Can I Kick It?" He also appeared in five of the 13 music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
s the group filmed. He left the group in 1991 to attend culinary school. He continues to produce songs with former bandmates Phife Dawg
Phife Dawg
Malik Isaac Taylor , better known by his stage name Phife Dawg, is an American rapper of Trinidadian descent, and a member of the acclaimed group A Tribe Called Quest with high school classmates Q-Tip and Ali Shaheed Muhammad...
and DJ Rasta Root.
He appeared only on one album, People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm
People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm
People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm is the debut album by the alternative hip hop group A Tribe Called Quest, released April 17, 1990 on Jive Records. Though the album was well-received critically, it had little mainstream appeal. The album did earn the band a devoted following,...
. He had actual vocals recorded for the Tribe's second album, The Low End Theory
The Low End Theory
The Low End Theory is the second album by American hip hop group A Tribe Called Quest. Released on September 24, 1991 through Jive Records, the album produced three singles: "Check the Rhime," "Jazz ," and "Scenario."-Conception:...
, but when he left the group they were removed. He was mentioned in a skit on Midnight Marauders
Midnight Marauders
- Additional credits :- Accolades :The information is taken from Acclaimedmusic.netand other website links below. designates lists which are unordered.-Cover art:...
—the members of the group are listed followed by the phrase "A, E, I, O, U and sometimes Y," with the final letter referring to the fact that White was only an occasional member. He was also mentioned on Phife's solo album Ventilation: Da LP
Ventilation: Da LP
Ventilation: Da LP is the debut solo album of Phife Dawg. Reviews for Phife's album were mixed. Some praised him and the album for its new sound, lyrics and the rhythm of his rhymes. Though the album was not a commercial success, the singles "Bend Ova" and "Flawless" were minor hits.-Track...
.
As a part of the Native Tongues
Native tongues
Native Tongues is a book by the linguist Charles Berlitz.It is a list of words in different languages, etymology and questions with speculations far and wide about words....
crew, White appeared on "Pease Porridge" by De La Soul
De La Soul
De La Soul is an American hip hop trio formed in 1987 on Long Island, New York. The band is best known for their eclectic sampling, quirky lyrics, and their contributions to the evolution of the jazz rap and alternative hip hop subgenres...
, on its 1991 album De La Soul Is Dead
De La Soul Is Dead
De La Soul Is Dead is De La Soul's second full-length album, released in 1991 . The album was produced by Prince Paul, whose work on 3 Feet High and Rising was highly praised by music critics. The album was one of the first to receive a five mic rating in the Hip hop magazine The Source...
, which features several other Native Tongues emcees as well.
In 2006 White joined A Tribe Called Quest on stage during its performance at the Bumbershoot
Bumbershoot
Bumbershoot is an annual international music and arts festival held in Seattle, Washington. One of North America's largest such festivals, it takes place every Labor Day weekend at the 74-acre Seattle Center, which was built for the 1962 World's Fair. Seattle Center includes indoor theaters,...
festival. He is also the manager of Washington D.C.-based rapper Head-Roc
Head-Roc
Head-Roc is an American hip hop artist from Washington, D.C.. As an independent musician, Head-Roc has gained most of his fan base through live performances, self-promotion and activism. He has been integral in the D.C. Statehood Movement and outspoken on issues of racism and neglect of communities...
.
He was honored along with the rest of A Tribe Called Quest in VH1
VH1
VH1 or Vh1 is an American cable television network based in New York City. Launched on January 1, 1985 in the old space of Turner Broadcasting's short-lived Cable Music Channel, the original purpose of the channel was to build on the success of MTV by playing music videos, but targeting a slightly...
's fourth annual Hip Hop Honors ceremony. In August of 2010, Jarobi joined the other three members of A Tribe Called Quest on stage for the Rock the Bells concert festival.