Called Quest Can I Kick It | A Tribe

His verse is packed with clever double entendres, particularly the line "Gettin measures on the tip of the vibers," which references both musical notation and his own nickname.

Beyond Lou Reed, it features Lonnie Smith’s "Spinning Wheel" and Sly & the Family Stone’s "Fun". A Tribe Called Quest Can I Kick It

Classic Tracks: A Tribe Called Quest, “Can I Kick It?” - Mixonline His verse is packed with clever double entendres,

The song's backbone is its iconic, slinking bassline—a sample from 1972 hit "Walk on the Wild Side" . Interestingly, because the group didn't clear the sample initially, Reed reportedly took 100% of the publishing royalties , meaning the group never earned money directly from the track's sales. Interestingly, because the group didn't clear the sample

The production creates a "safe haven" for listeners, moving away from the aggressive battle rap of the era toward a mellow, conversational style. Lyrical Performance