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

The core of the track is a looped sample from Lou Reed's "Walk on the Wild Side" . The sliding bass part, originally played by Herbie Flowers, provides a "slinky pulse" that defines the song's atmosphere.

The lyrics emphasize positivity and community over the aggressive themes common in hip-hop at the time: A Tribe Called Quest - Can I Kick It? (Audio)

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". The core of the track is a looped

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 you can!") and the distinctive

The song is a masterclass in minimalist, jazz-influenced production: