![]() In early 1989, the group signed a demo deal with Geffen Records and produced a five-song demo, which included future single " I Left My Wallet in El Segundo". ![]() Geffen decided against offering the group a recording contract, and the group was granted permission to shop for a deal elsewhere. After receiving lucrative offers for multi-album deals from a variety of labels, the group opted for a modest deal offered by Jive Records. Jive was then known as an independent rap label that partly owed its success to building the careers of artists Boogie Down Productions and Too Short. ![]() Later that year, the group released their first 12" single, "Description of a Fool". Their debut album, People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm, released on April 10, 1990, was marked by a playful lyrical approach and light-hearted content such as safe sex, vegetarianism and youthful experiences. The music was an eclectic mix of jazz, funk, soul and rock samples. The album was met with critical acclaim The Source rated it five mics, becoming the first album to receive the magazine's highest rating. NME 's review stated that "This is not rap, it's near perfection." The album only gained momentum after the release of the singles " Bonita Applebum" and " Can I Kick It?", eventually achieving gold certification in 1996.
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