“Footprints” embodies the spirit of the Tribe as Q-Tip details his rhythmic travels over a mixture of hard-hitting drums courtesy of Public Enemy supporting a jazz loop from Donald Byrd while throwing in horns from Stevie Wonder and social commentary from Jesse Jackson during the chorus sections. Tip said the following about “Footprints”: “When it came time to work on ‘Footprints’ I always loved that Donald Byrd song ‘Think Twice.

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