MIXTAPE: J. Period Presents Q-Tip: The [Abstract] Best

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J.Period - The [Abstract] Best (Mixtape)

1. J.Period f. Prince Paul, Questlove & Randy Watson– Rhythm (Scratch Intro)

2. Cannonball Adderly / Excursions Intro

3. J.Period f. De La Soul – Excursions (Tribute Remix)

4. Aquarius Interlude #1: Welcome

5. Q-Tip f. Busta Rhymes – Getting Up (DJ Scratch Remix) (The Renaissance)

6. Behind the Scenes: Ghetto Origins [Produced by J.Period]

7. What the Fuss f. Stevie Wonder (Shook Remix)

8. Queens Represent (Interlude)

9. Mobb Deep f. Nas & Q-Tip – Give Up the Goods (J.Period Remix) [Produced by Q-Tip]

10. Apache – Gangsta Bitch [Produced by Q-Tip]

11. ATCQ – If the Papes Come (Intro)

12. ATCQ – Check the Rhime

13. Behind the Scenes: Don’t Walk Away (Interlude)

14. ATCQ –Award Tour

15. Behind the Scenes: Award Tour (Interlude)

16. Hot Butter (Interlude)

17. J.Period f. Dres - Jazz Pt. 2 (Tribute Remix)

18. Behind the Scenes: We Got the Jazz (Interlude)

19. J.Period f. Blu– Jazz (Tribute Remix)

20. Skypager: Bob Power & Big Daddy Kane (Interlude)

21. Q-Tip f. Jay Dilla – Let’s Ride

22. Behind the Scenes: Bob Power You There? (Interlude)

23. Q-Tip – Vivrant Thing (Remix)

24. Q-Tip – Move (The Renaissance)

25. Q-Tip – Breathe & Stop (J.Period Remix)

26. Respect to Phife Dawg (Interlude)

27. J.Period f. Consequence & Kid Cudi – Buggin Out (Tribute Remix)

28. ATCQ Consists Of…

29. Behind the Scenes: The Native Tongues (Interlude)

30. De La Soul f. Jungle Brothers, Q-Tip, Monie Love & Queen Latifah – Buddy (Remix)

31. Respect to Ali Shaheed Muhammed (Interlude)

32. Q-Tip f. Busta Rhymes – N.T.

33. A Message From Talib Kweli

34. J.Period f. Questlove, Talib Kweli & Randy Watson – Youthful (Tribute Remix)

35. Q-Tip f. Amanda Diva – ManWomanBoogie (The Renaissance)

36. Chris Rock: Men vs. Women (Interlude)

37. De La Soul f. Q-Tip – Saturdays

38. De La Soul f. Q-Tip & Phife – Saturdays (Remix)

39. Q-Tip – She Likes to Move (J.Period Remix)

40. Dee-Lite f. Q-Tip – Groove Is in the Heart

41. Beastie Boys f. Q-Tip – Get it Together

42. Behind the Scenes: What Is Kapelka? (Interlude)

43. J.Period f. Skillz, Questlove & Randy Watson – What? (Tribute Remix)

44. Behind the Scenes: Busta Rhymes / Scenario (Interlude)

45. Busta Rhymes – Scenario (Unreleased Demo Tape)

46. Behind the Scenes: Hood R.I.P. (Interlude)

47. Hood – Scenario (Remix)

48. Aquarius Outtro

49. Behind the Scenes (Bonus): Reinvention (Kamaal the Abstract – A Million Times)

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BONUS R&B: Ashanti - Crime

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VIDEO: Q-TIP TALKS KANYE & COMMON

Common and Q-Tip Interview w/ Angie Martinez

Q-Tip on The Letterman Show

Upcoming Releases

This is what you call being "servicey." What you see above is a snapshot of releases over the next couple of weeks. We know it has been a while since we've done one of these and, honestly, we have no excuse for leaving you hanging. But in the interest of moving forward, what do you plan on buying? Speaking for myself, my eyes go straight to the lower left of the above graphic. I've been waiting a month of Sundays for The Renaissance.

Finally, a Mariah Carey album I can get behind! Only, it's music we already have and it is an import! This is so evil. It's called The Ballads, and has already been released in a bunch of countries that aren't the U.S. This will be the case until January when we won't have to pay almost $30 for this magnificent trip through history, which doesn't include tracks from E=MC2, The Emancipation of Mimi, or Charmbracelet (Sony is still apeing her pre-Def Jam catalogue). Also, can someone please explain to us the logic of including "All I Want For Christmas Is You"? Methinks that's not a ballad. [Amazon 10/28]

John Legend's Evolver drops this week, but it seems like it was released weeks ago. Oh. It leaked. I hear it's a pretty good album, so all you fans have nothing to be worried about. Evolver includes appearances and production from Estelle, Brandy, Andre 3000, Kanye West, Will.I.Am and The Neptunes. Sell that album, John! [Amazon 10/28]

Jon B is back with Helpless Romantic. Fingers are crossed, because "It's U" rides the Auto-Tune train to Hell and "Oh So Sexy" features Paul Wall. But Jon B holds a very special place in our hearts and even when he's wrong, he's oh-so-right. Also, we have a special treat on the way for all you Jon B fans. Stay tuned! [Amazon 10/28]

Black Milk's Tronic is highly anticipated for this editor. Between "Give the Drummer Some" and "Losing Out", this cat will never know wack. His skills as an MC have grown exponentially since Popular Demand and he's experimenting with different sounds. This is definitely a case where growth means evolution instead of change. Tronic is streaming over at his Myspace page. [Amazon 10/28]

Because we're typically on R&B and Hip Hop duty, it wasn't until recently I realized Pink had a new album coming out. Her lead single "So What" went #1 all over the place, according to Pop charts I don't pay attention to. But I love Pink. I wish she was still working with Linda Perry but it can be overlooked in the face of her new drama. As many of you know, Pink got divorced, and oftentimes man-trouble puts female artists in a zone. This isn't to say we want our artists to be down in the dumps, but we love emotion and we love it when they have a story to tell. [Amazon 10/28]

On Election Day, the wait will be over! One of the Nine Avatars of SoulBounce, Q-Tip, is finally dropping The Renaissance, an album we had the pleasure of previewing a few weeks back. I'm slightly pissed it leaked because Tip is THAT DUDE, but it happens to the best of them. In closing I will say this: You better buy Q-Tip's album and you better vote that day, lest you incite the wrath and judgment of the SoulBounce gods. They don't negotiate. [Amazon 11/4]

Immense apologies for not bigging up 88 Keys more on this website, but his Death of Adam is on way, co-executive produced by Kanye West and featuring the likes of Bilal, J*Davey, Redman and another of SoulBounce's Nine Avatars, Phonte. Every indication from the guestspots to the concept point to this being a pretty dope outing. Check out some snippets here. [Amazon 11/11]

After polarizing our audience with "Radio", Musiq Soulchild has redeemed himself with "If U Leave" and "So Beautiful." OnMyRadio supposedly drops 11/11, but reports elsewhere have confirmed it as 12/9. For the purposes of this post, we'll use the Amazon date. Renaissance man Kanye West appears, as well as Mary J., Common and Chrisette Michelle (perfect casting). On the downside, we have 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks and Shawty Lo. So there's a little something here for everyone. (I'm trying to be positive.) [Amazon 11/11]

Rounding out our shopping guide is one of our favorite divas Deborah Cox, who returns with The Promise. In spite of her dance remixes gaining more momentum than her R&B singles, she's a superb vocalist who we always seem to miss when she's away too long. "Beautiful U Are" is still streaming on this site if you want to check it out. [Amazon 11/11]

taken from Soul Bounce

The Cool Kids Plan Full Length Debut By End Of Year

Lately, The Cool Kids are doing more than just touring America with Q-Tip [click to read] and EPMD's DJ Scratch for the 2K Sports Bounce Tour [click to read]. In addition to stopping in 19 cities and featuring on NBA 2K9 as playable characters, the Midwest duo is also prepping for their upcoming album titled, When Fish Ride Bicycles.

“We’re about to embark on a whole new section of our lives here. We’re about to throw out this album, and this is our first album so it means a lot to us. We worked really hard on it and we’re ready to start unveiling the joints to everybody. We’re really hyped about getting on the road and performing the new joints and seeing what everybody thinks,” said Chuck Inglish to website RubyHornet.com.

The LP will be the pair's debut full-length album. Their previous EP, The Bake Sale [click to read] has sold more than 31,000 copies in the U.S since its release in June. With their album coming out soon, the guys promise the same fun and carefree style, with a much more mature quality.

“We’re taking everything we did and just doing it 30 million times better. We’re still ourselves, I ain’t switching the game up for nobody. We’re still ourselves and we’re just going to do the stuff that we do and just continue to get way better at it. The beats, way better. The raps, way better. We’re pretty simple dudes, if you can stick to basics and fine tune what you’re doing, you’ll be straight.” the group added in a statement.

When Fish Ride Bicycles is scheduled for release before the end of 2008.

Reported by Salima Koroma

Q-Tip Talks The Renaissance & Tribe Documentary

Author: Edwin Ortiz

Though it’s been nearly a decade since Q-Tip’s last official studio release Amplified, the buzz off his new single “Getting’ Up” and its associated album, The Renaissance has been exemplary of the type of emcee he is. Stopping by Hot 97’s Angie Martinez Show, Q-Tip discussed his new album and also a documentary currently being filmed on A Tribe Called Quest.

After co-signing the likes of Charles Hamilton and Lupe Fiasco as fresh faces that are progressing the art form of Hip Hop, Q-Tip explained the title and musical direction of his upcoming release.

“You know we always have these conversations about ‘yo this is wack, this music is wack,’ and whatever, [but] we turning the corner," explained Q-Tip. "I feel like [The Renaissance] is speaking to a resurgence of some Hip Hop music that is just good.”

Another topic that "The Abstract" spoke on was a documentary being produced by fellow New York emcee, Nas. The significance of their relationship dates back to the early 90’s and Nas’ debut album Illmatic, for which Q-Tip produced “One Love” and subsequently was featured on the track.

Obviously behind the project 100 percent, Q-Tip stated, “Nas is producing a documentary on A Tribe Called Quest that Michael Rappaport is shootin’. He approached me like, ‘I wanna shoot it.’ He’s getting into film, and he’s producing it. I saw some of the rushes [unedited footage] and it looks crazy.”

Q-Tip’s album The Renaissance hits stores Nov. 4.

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VH1 Announces 5th Annual "Hip Hop Honors" Performers

As momentum builds for the Oct. 6 airing of VH1's Hip Hop Honors, the network has announced the tentative roster of this year's performers. As previously announced on HipHopDX.com [click to read], Tracy Morgan will resume host duties. The 2008 ceremony will honor Cypress Hill, De La Soul, Slick Rick, Naughty By Nature and Too $hort. Big Boi of Outkast will be joined by Scarface, Lil Wayne, Ghostface Killah, Q-Tip, Lil John, Wyclef Jean, Kid Rock and MC Lyte will all perform to honor this year's guests in some capacity. Actress Sanaa Lathan will also be a part of the festivities as well as the comedy duo Robert "Cheech" Marin and Tommy Chong.

For those fortunate enough to attend the live event, the ceremony will be held Oct. 2 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York. VH1 plans to announce additional performances and appearances closer to the show date, and updates will be provided at HipHop.Vh1.com. Much like last year's ceremony, awards for non-performing aspects of Hip Hop will be decided on by fans. Fan votes will be taken for Hip Hop's best radio station, gear site, blog, city and/or venue as well as the best overall Hip Hop website.